Area Guides
Discover the most comprehensive and insightful guides to the region’s finest areas. Our expertly curated overviews provide all the essential information to help you find your perfect property. Start exploring now and let us lead you to your ideal home in the ideal location!
Alicante
Alicante is a historic coastal city and provincial capital — a dynamic hub for business, culture, and seaside living.
• Population & vibe: Approximately 330,000 permanent residents, with a lively mix of locals, students, and tourists.
• Real-estate & housing: Offers a diverse property market, from modern apartments and beachfront flats to historic townhouses and luxury villas.
• Beaches & leisure: Renowned for its city beaches, marina, promenade, and a variety of leisure activities including sailing, water sports, and festivals.
• Amenities & services: Comprehensive urban infrastructure with hospitals, schools, shopping centres, restaurants, cultural venues, and excellent public transport.
• Market appeal: Popular with both Spanish and international buyers; strong demand for long-term rentals and holiday properties, offering stable investment opportunities.
• Lifestyle: Balanced city life with culture, gastronomy, history, and a Mediterranean climate — ideal for families, professionals, and retirees.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
Benidorm
Benidorm is a major coastal city and vibrant urban centre — a property hotspot with excellent amenities and strong tourism value.
• Population & vibe: Roughly 70,000 permanent residents, but the population swells during tourist season with thousands of visitors and seasonal workers.
• Real‑estate & housing: Known for its high‑rise skyline, beachfront apartments, and dynamic rental market — great potential for both vacation rentals and long‑term investment.
• Beaches & leisure: Famous for its long sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife, entertainment options, and tourist‑friendly amenities.
• Amenities & services: Full urban infrastructure, including shops, restaurants, hospitals/clinics, public transport — ideal for residents and holiday‑makers alike.
• Market appeal: High demand for vacation apartments and investment‑ready properties; attractive for foreigners and investors seeking returns from tourism and rentals.
• Lifestyle: Fast‑paced, cosmopolitan, and lively — suitable for those seeking convenience, activity, and a holiday‑city atmosphere rather than a sleepy village life.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
L'Alfàs del Pi
L’Alfàs del Pi is a calm, residential‑oriented municipality with a strong international community and a more relaxed pace — perfect for families or expats.
• Population & community: Around 20,000 residents, many of whom are foreign nationals — a particularly large Scandinavian expat community.
• Location & environment: Near the coast, and close to neighbouring towns — offers a balance of coastal access and tranquil living, without the bustle of big tourist cities.
• Property market: Mix of apartments, villas, and family homes likely at more moderate prices compared to high‑tourism cities — attractive for long‑term residents and retirees.
• Lifestyle & amenities: Offers calm residential life, local services, and is well‑suited for those seeking comfort, safety, and stability rather than nightlife or heavy tourism.
• Community & services: Access to schools (including international options), local shops, and an environment conducive for families or long‑stay expatriates.
• Appeal: Ideal for buyers/renters looking for quiet, stable living with access to coast + community feel — a good alternative to tourist‑heavy cities.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
Albir
Albir strikes a balance between coastal serenity and accessibility — a calm beach‑town vibe with enough services and expat-friendly infrastructure.
• Population & demographic: Historically a small village but grown significantly; substantial portion of residents are foreigners — giving it a multicultural, international vibe.
• Beach & geography: Has a pebble beach (Playa del Albir) with clean water and Blue Flag status, plus access to cliffs and coastal nature through nearby hills/cliffs — great for sea‑lovers and nature fans.
• Safety & lifestyle: Quiet, family‑friendly atmosphere — low crime, community‑oriented, with public spaces, sports centres, and pedestrian‑friendly zones.
• Amenities & services: Good infrastructure: public and private (including international) schools, medical services, shops, restaurants, and connectivity — enough for daily living needs.
• Leisure & quality of life: Peaceful beaches, coastal promenades, proximity to sea and nature, calm environment — ideal for those seeking relaxed living without forgoing convenience.
• Real‑estate appeal: Strong demand from expats and retirees; properties offering sea‑views or easy beach access tend to be popular — good for rental or long‑term residence.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
Altea
Altea is a charming, picturesque coastal town — combining cultural character, scenic beauty, and a relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle.
• Population & character: Medium-sized town (~ 24,000 residents), with calm, artistic, and slightly bohemian atmosphere — often favoured by artists, retirees, and people seeking serene but cultured living.
• Scenic & natural beauty: Known for its whitewashed houses, cobbled old‑town streets, the iconic blue‑domed church, sea views, and coastal‑mountain backdrop — making it one of the most visually appealing towns on the coast.
• Beaches & coast: Has 6 km of coastline, with mix of beach‑front and coves — ideal for water sports, leisure, or peaceful seaside living.
• Culture & lifestyle: Rich cultural life — art galleries, craft shops, local restaurants, a calm vibe; less noisy than big tourist hubs, offering balance between calm living and access to amenities.
• Housing & real‑estate: Range from historic homes and charming apartments to modern villas — attractive to buyers seeking a mix of tradition, charm, and modern comfort.
• Ideal for: Those wanting a relaxed coastal lifestyle with culture, natural beauty and a steady community — appealing for full-time residence or long-term stays rather than short-term holiday investments.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
Torrevieja
Torrevieja is a sizable coastal city with good infrastructure, amenities, and a wide variety of property‑ and lifestyle‑options — particularly attractive for families, retirees, and long‑term residents.
• Infrastructure & facilities: Offers all modern amenities — healthcare services (including well-rated hospitals), a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure venues including shopping centres.
• Housing & affordability: Diverse housing market — from affordable apartments to villas; suitable for buyers with varied budgets, including those seeking more affordable entry compared to star‑studded resort towns.
• Accessibility & convenience: Good public transport, connectivity to neighbouring coastal areas, and mobility — making it easy to travel around the region or commute.
• Lifestyle & amenities: Urban conveniences combined with coastal living; balanced lifestyle for permanent residents, retirees, or families who want services, community life and access to sea.
• Market appeal: For buyers and investors looking for value + comfort over premium‑priced tourist spots — offers stable, residential‑friendly real estate opportunities.
• Good for long‑term stays: With amenities, infrastructure, and variety of housing, Torrevieja suits people seeking a permanent home or seasonal residence with less noise and more stability compared to resort towns.
All information above is accurate as of 2025.
