Escrito por Nicki Price, CEO
On the Costa Blanca in 2026, prices are still rising almost everywhere, but the pace varies sharply by town. The hottest growth is in the Costa Blanca North (Jávea, Moraira, Dénia and Altea), where supply is tight and desirable properties sit at roughly €2,600-€4,000+ per m². The Costa Blanca South (Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar) remains the value end at around €1,700-€2,600 per m², with inland Vega Baja villages (Rojales, Algorfa, Los Montesinos) cheaper still. Nowhere on the Costa Blanca is seeing meaningful falls in 2026, the "falling" story is really slower growth in the most overbuilt southern urbanisations, not price drops.
This guide breaks down the trend town by town, shows price-per-m² ranges, explains the one 2026 tax change that affects every Costa Blanca purchase, and points to where the genuine value sits for international buyers.
Demand from international buyers remains strong, new-build supply is constrained by slow licensing, and interest rates have eased from their peak, the net effect is continued price growth across the Costa Blanca, concentrated in the north and in sea-view or walk-to-beach stock. The pattern is straightforward: the better the location and the scarcer the property type, the faster the rise.
Three forces are shaping the 2026 picture. First, a chronic shortage of quality resale homes in the premium northern towns, where planning limits new building. Second, a wave of new-build projects in the south that keeps the entry level supplied and therefore keeps growth there moderate. Third, a strengthening of buyer budgets as mortgage conditions improve, our guide to the non-resident mortgage in Spain for 2026 explains the deposits and rates now on offer.
For most international buyers, yes, because waiting rarely saves money when prices are flat-to-rising and the euro/sterling rate can move against you. The decision is more about location choice than timing. If you are weighing ownership against renting first, read rent vs buy in Spain 2026 before committing.
Price per m² is the clearest way to compare towns because it strips out property size. On the Costa Blanca the range is wide, roughly €1,400 per m² in an inland Vega Baja village to over €4,000 per m² for a sea-view villa in Moraira or Jávea. The table below gives realistic 2026 ranges and the direction of travel.
| Town / zone | Area | Typical €/m² (2026) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jávea (Xàbia) | North | €2,800-€4,200 | Rising fast |
| Moraira / Teulada | North | €2,900-€4,000 | Rising fast |
| Dénia | North | €2,300-€3,400 | Rising |
| Altea | North | €2,500-€3,800 | Rising |
| Alicante city | Central | €1,900-€3,000 | Rising |
| Santa Pola | South | €1,900-€2,700 | Rising |
| Guardamar del Segura | South | €1,800-€2,500 | Rising |
| Torrevieja | South | €1,600-€2,500 | Steady growth |
| Orihuela Costa (Cabo Roig, Villamartín) | South | €1,900-€2,800 | Steady growth |
| Pilar de la Horadada | South | €1,700-€2,400 | Steady growth |
| Rojales / Ciudad Quesada | South inland | €1,600-€2,300 | Steady growth |
| Algorfa (La Finca) | South inland | €1,500-€2,200 | Steady growth |
| Los Montesinos / San Miguel | South inland | €1,400-€2,000 | Flat to slow growth |
These are broad ranges across property types. A new-build villa with a private pool and sea view will sit at the top of a town's band; a dated inland apartment will sit at the bottom. Always compare like with like.
The Costa Blanca North is the clear growth leader in 2026, led by Jávea and Moraira. These towns combine strict building limits, a green, low-rise feel and strong German, Dutch, Belgian and British demand, so scarce sea-view villas see the sharpest increases. Dénia and Altea follow close behind.
The key driver here is supply, not fashion. There is simply little room to build new stock close to the coast in the north, so each year's buyers compete for a largely fixed pool of homes. If you want to understand how the northern coast compares in character and budget with the rest of Spain's coastline, our four-coast comparison for 2026 sets it out side by side.
The south is rising too, but more moderately, because new-build supply keeps pace with demand. Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Guardamar all saw steady single-digit growth into 2026 rather than the double-digit jumps of the premium north. That makes the south the better hunting ground for value, and the better fit for buyers who want a new villa with a pool on a modern urbanisation rather than a one-off character home.
No Costa Blanca town is seeing genuine, sustained price falls in 2026, the realistic weak spots are places where prices are simply flat or barely moving. That tends to be the more remote inland southern villages and older, tired urbanisation stock in the deep south, where a large supply of resale apartments competes with a steady stream of new builds.
This is good news for buyers rather than bad: a flat market in Los Montesinos or San Miguel de Salinas means you can negotiate harder without fearing you will be chasing a rising price. For practical tactics, see how to negotiate a property price on the Costa Blanca in 2026.
The best value sits in the inland Vega Baja and the mid-tier southern towns: you get a modern villa or townhouse near golf and 10-15 minutes from the beach for a fraction of a northern coastal price. Our top picks on value are Rojales/Ciudad Quesada, Algorfa, Los Montesinos, San Fulgencio and Pilar de la Horadada.
If you are torn between a brand-new villa and an established resale, our breakdown of off-plan vs resale on the Costa Blanca in 2026 compares the real costs and risks of each route.
On the Costa Blanca the headline change for 2026 is the resale transfer tax (ITP). Under Ley 5/2025 of the Comunidad Valenciana, standard resale ITP falls from 10% to 9% for deeds signed from 1 June 2026 (with an 11% band on the portion above €1,000,000). Crucially, it is the date the notary signs the escritura that decides the rate, not the arras (deposit) date, so timing a late-signing purchase around 1 June can matter.
For a new build you pay 10% IVA plus 1.4% AJD stamp duty in the Comunidad Valenciana instead of ITP. One point most competitor articles miss: the tax base is the higher of the price you pay or the Catastro's valor de referencia, so always check that reference value before you agree a figure.
| Region | Resale ITP | New build | Rule-of-thumb total extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Blanca (C. Valenciana) | 9% (from 1 Jun 2026; 11% over €1M) | 10% IVA + 1.4% AJD | ~11-13% resale / ~13-15% new |
| Costa Cálida (Murcia) | 7.75% (Ley 3/2025) | 10% IVA + 1.5% AJD | ~10-12% resale / ~13-15% new |
| Costa del Sol (Andalucía) | 7% | 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD | ~9-11% resale / ~12-14% new |
| Costa Almería (Andalucía) | 7% | 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD | ~9-11% resale / ~12-14% new |
On top of the tax, budget for the notary (~0.2-0.5%), the Registro de la Propiedad (~0.1-0.25%), an independent lawyer (~1% + IVA) and a gestoría (~€300). For the day itself, our walk-through of completion day and signing the escritura explains what happens at the notary.
At the time of writing (November 2026) Mediter has 9,747 properties for sale across Costa Blanca North, Costa Blanca South, Costa Cálida, Costa del Sol, Costa de Almería and Mallorca. On the Costa Blanca South our active stock clusters in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Cabo Roig, Guardamar del Segura, Pilar de la Horadada, Rojales, Algorfa, San Miguel de Salinas, Los Montesinos, San Fulgencio and Santa Pola, exactly the value belt described above, while the north is represented by town-by-town stock in and around Alicante city. Each of our area pages, such as Living in Torrevieja and Living in Orihuela Costa, carries current prices drawn from these live listings.
If capital growth is your priority, the fast-rising northern towns reward buyers who can stretch the budget. If value, rental potential and a new villa with a pool matter more, the Costa Blanca South and inland Vega Baja deliver far more home per euro. Buyers eyeing holiday-let income should also factor in licensing, read the tourist rental licence rules for 2026 before assuming you can rent short-term.
Up, in almost every town. Growth is fastest in the Costa Blanca North (Jávea, Moraira, Dénia, Altea) and steadier in the south. No Costa Blanca town is seeing meaningful falls in 2026, the weakest areas are simply flat.
Inland Vega Baja villages such as Los Montesinos and San Miguel de Salinas offer the lowest price per m² (around €1,400-€2,000), followed by Algorfa and Rojales. You stay close to golf and are roughly 10-15 minutes from the beach.
Budget around 11-13% on top of a resale price and 13-15% on a new build. Resale ITP in the Comunidad Valenciana is 9% for deeds signed from 1 June 2026 under Ley 5/2025; new builds carry 10% IVA plus 1.4% AJD.
The north rises faster because coastal building is restricted and supply is tight, so scarce sea-view homes climb quickly. The south rises more moderately as new-build supply keeps the entry level well stocked.
The Costa Blanca South and inland Vega Baja, Rojales, Algorfa, Guardamar, Pilar de la Horadada and Los Montesinos, give the most home per euro, with new villas and pools well below northern coastal prices.
Whether you want a fast-appreciating villa in the north or the best value in the southern Vega Baja, Mediter Real Estate can match the trend to your budget across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida, Costa del Sol and Costa Almería. Contact us at info@mediter.com or call +34 744 719 499, and browse our live properties for sale to see today's prices for yourself.
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