Where is La Marina, Alicante?
La Marina sits on the southern coast of the province of Alicante, between Santa Pola to the north and Guardamar del Segura to the south. The N-332 coast road runs through it, so getting up and down the coast is simple.
It is a district of the municipality of Elche, and the city of Elche itself is around 13 km inland. The beach zone and the village centre are very close together: the centre lies roughly 300 m from the sand, with cafés, a pharmacy and supermarkets.
One point often confuses buyers. There is also an inland Urbanización La Marina, which belongs to the neighbouring municipality of San Fulgencio, a few kilometres back from the coast. The names are shared but they are two different places, with different town halls and different prices.
To the north, El Pinet runs on from La Marina beach. Its strip of sand is narrower and there are more buildings behind it.
What is it like to live in La Marina?
Life here is quiet and practical. This is not a nightlife town. It is a place where people walk to the shops, swim most of the year and drive 20 minutes for anything bigger.
Day to day you have supermarkets, cafés, bars and restaurants, a pharmacy and a local medical consultorio that forms part of the Elche health service. Larger hospitals, big retail parks and specialists are in Elche and Torrevieja, both an easy drive.
A few things that shape the week:
- The weekly street market in La Marina is held on Tuesday mornings.
- Regular buses connect La Marina with Elche and with nearby San Fulgencio.
- Fiestas in honour of the patron saints, Saint Francis of Assisi and the Virgin of the Rosary, fall at the end of September and the start of October, with a procession, fireworks and a public communal meal.
The wider La Marina area has one of the most international populations on the Costa Blanca. In the inland urbanisation alone, the resident population runs into five figures and rises sharply in summer, and the great majority are other Europeans. Expect British, Scandinavian, Dutch, Belgian, German and Irish neighbours, plus Spanish families from Elche and Alicante.
How much does property cost in La Marina?
At the time of writing (September 2026), these are the figures from our own listings in La Marina:
- Typical price across all homes: around €310,000.
- Apartments and bungalows: most sit around €280,000 to €290,000, with entry-level homes from about €195,000.
- Villas: a typical asking price is close to €485,000, rising to about €1.35 million for the largest and most modern.
- A typical home on our books has 2 bedrooms and about 79 m² built.
- Roughly three quarters are new build, and close to nine in ten have a private or communal pool.
Be aware of what those numbers do and do not tell you. Our La Marina stock leans heavily towards new build, which pushes the averages up. Older resale bungalows and townhouses in the area, especially inland, can be considerably cheaper, but many need updating, and heating, windows and pool costs are worth checking before you offer.
On top of the price, budget for purchase costs. Resale homes carry 9% transfer tax (ITP) in the Valencian Community, rising to 11% on the part above €1 million from 1 June 2026. New build is 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD). Notary, land registry and legal fees come on top.
How far is La Marina from the beach and the airport?
La Marina beach is the main reason people settle here. It is about 1.5 km of fine golden sand backed by dunes and a large pine forest of real ecological interest, and it holds Blue Flag status.
Services are good for a beach of this size: lifeguards in season, public toilets, sunbed and parasol hire, a tourist information office, beach bars, an accessible bathing point and a big free car park linked to the sand by wooden walkways. There is also a well-known large campsite in the pine woods, which brings seasonal life to the area.
Homes closest to the beach zone are a walk away. Homes set back towards the N-332 or inland are usually a 5 to 10 minute drive.
For flights: Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is around 25 to 35 minutes by car, which makes short breaks and family visits genuinely easy. Región de Murcia airport (RMU) at Corvera is roughly 50 to 60 minutes.
Is La Marina good for golf?
La Marina is not a golf resort, but golf is close. The nearest course is La Marquesa Golf in Ciudad Quesada, Rojales, about 12 km away in a straight line and roughly 20 to 25 minutes by road.
La Marquesa is one of the older courses on the Costa Blanca: 18 holes, par 72, founded and designed in 1989 by Justo Quesada. It is flat, easy to walk and friendly to mid and high handicappers, with wide fairways, two lakes and a short par 3 island green modelled on the famous hole at Sawgrass. Miguel Ángel Jiménez is an honorary member.
Several more courses in the Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Alicante areas are within a 30 to 45 minute drive, so a golf week without changing base is realistic.
Who buys in La Marina, and is it good for renting out?
Buyers here tend to fall into three groups: retirees and semi-retired couples who want a quiet, flat, walkable place near a good beach; families and remote workers who want space and a pool for less than coastal Orihuela Costa asks; and holiday-home buyers who value the 30 minute run to Alicante airport.
For letting, the draw is the Blue Flag beach, the pine woods and the family feel. Summer demand is strong, and shoulder seasons work well with northern European retirees. Winter lets are realistic for well-heated homes, given the size of the year-round international community. Bear in mind that short-term holiday letting in the Valencian Community requires a tourist licence, so check the position on any property before you count on rental income.
If you want a busier promenade or a marina, look at Guardamar del Segura just south, or Playa Levante in Santa Pola to the north. Both are close enough to enjoy from La Marina.
If you would like an honest view on a particular street or development, have a look at the homes listed above or come and see us at our office in Cabo Roig. We are happy to talk it through.
Frequently asked questions
Is La Marina part of Elche or San Fulgencio?
The coastal town of La Marina, with the Blue Flag beach, belongs to the municipality of Elche. The inland Urbanización La Marina, a few kilometres back from the sea, belongs to San Fulgencio. They are separate places that share a name.
Can you live in La Marina all year, or does it close in winter?
You can live here all year. There is a resident international and Spanish population, and shops, bars and medical services stay open, though the beach bars and campsite are much busier in summer.
Is there public transport if I do not want to drive?
Yes, regular buses link La Marina with Elche and with nearby San Fulgencio. That said, most residents keep a car for shopping trips, the airport and golf.
Do most homes in La Marina have a pool?
On our current listings, close to nine in ten have a pool, either private or communal. Villas usually have their own, while apartments and bungalows share a community pool.
What should I budget on top of the asking price?
For a resale home, allow 9% transfer tax (ITP), rising to 11% on any part above €1 million from 1 June 2026. For a new build, it is 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty, plus notary, registry and legal fees in both cases.
Is La Marina a good choice if I want to walk to the beach?
It can be. The town centre sits roughly 300 m from the sand, so homes in that part are genuinely walkable. Properties nearer the N-332 or inland are usually a short drive instead, so check the exact location of each home.