Spain has about 8,000 kilometres of coastline and 3,000 listed beaches, only Italy has a longer coastline in Europe! It’s not a surprise: Spain is one of “the” top tourist destination for European with more than 20% of European travellers. For those in search of sun and sand at any time of year,… yes, you found it!

You will find excellent facilities and sandy beaches in all the Spanish Regions. In 2022, 120.000 properties were bought by foreigners! Have a look at our detailed analysis if you want to read more on that: Who are the foreigners buying properties in Spain?

How could you quickly find a nice beach in Spain?

Of course, you have to ask it to the local residents. But we want to help you if you want to plan before getting there! Don’t hesitate to tell us, should you think we missed one! We helped you with four sources:

1.Our top beaches sorted per Spanish Costas

We have created Infographics for the main Spanish Costas. You will find on those everything you should know on the Spanish Costas: Airports, AVE stations, Cities, Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets, Shopping malls, Unesco sites, kids parks, Natural parks, Golf courses, Universities and of course the top beaches.

All our infographics on the Spanish costas

2.The Blue Flag rating: 579 beaches in Spain

3.The Q rating: 248 beaches in Spain

4.The Top 10 Spanish beaches according to the Tourist Bureau

1. Our ranking of the best beaches in Spain sorted by Costas

We have created a series of “Must see activities” for each Spanish Costas and incorporated those in our newly released infographics. Click on any link and you will find a pdf downloadable version of each of those infographics.

The best beaches in the Spanish Islands

The best beaches in the Balearic Islands

• Balnearion de San Juan
• Playa Illetes (Formentera)
• Cala Comte (Ibiza)
• Playa de Muro Beach (Playa de Muro)
• Cala Pregonda (Minorque)
• Cala d’Hort (Ibiza)
• Cala Macarelleta (Minorque)
• Port de Pollença Beach (Port de Pollença)
• Playa de Alcudia (Port d’Alcudia)
• Playa de Son Bou (Alaior)
• Playa de Llevant (Formentera)
• Cala Turqueta (Ciudadela)
• Cala Mitjana (Cala Galdana)
• Playa Aguas Blancas (Ibiza)
• Playa de Migjorn (Migjorn)
• Cala Saladeta (Sant Antoni de Portmany)
• Cala Millor Beach (Cala Millor)

Find everything on the Balearic Islands: its Airports, stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches.

The best beaches in Canary Islands

• Pozo de la Salud (El Hierro)
• Playa de Cofete (Morro del Jable)
• Playa de las Conchas (Isla de Graciosa)
• El Cotillo Beach & Lagoons (El Cotillo)
• Playa de Benijo (Almaciga)
• Sotavento Beach (Costa Calma)
• Playa de Sotavento (Playa de Jandia)
• Playa del Matorral (Pajara)
• Playa de Las Canteras (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
• Monumento Natural de Ajuy (Fuerteventura)
• Playa Del Duque (Costa Adeje)
• Playa Dorada Beach (Playa Blanca)
• Piscinas Naturales El Caleton (Garachico)
• Playa El Bollullo (Puerto de la Cruz)
• Playa de las Vistas (Los Cristianos)
• Playa de Maspalomas (Maspalomas)

Know everything on the Canary Islands: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Spanish Costas

The best beaches in the Costa de Almería

• Balneario de Sierra Alhamilla (Almería),
• Monsul Beach (San Jose),
• Playa de los Muertos (Carboneras),
• Serena Beach (Roquetas de Mar),
• Playa de los Genoveses (Cabo de Gata),
• Playa de Aguadulce (Aguadulce),
• Cala de Enmedio (Agua Amarga),
• El Playazo (Rodalquilar),
• Garrucha Beach (Garrucha),
• Playas de Vera (Vera),
• Cala del Plomo (Agua Amarga)

Know everything on the Costa Almeria: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa de Azahar

• Playa Almadrava (Benicàssim),
• Playa Benicarló (Benicarló),
• Balneario Villavieja (Castellón),
• Playa Marina D’Or (Castellón),
• Playa Romana(Castellón),
• Playa Moro (Alcocébre),
• Playa Sant Antoni (Cullera),
• Playa Gandia (Gandia),
• Playa Serradal(Alcocébre),
• Playa Xeraco (Xeraco),
• Playa Peñiscola (Peñíscola),
• Playa Alcossebre (Alcocébre),
• Playa Benicàssim (Benicàssim),
• Playa Vinaros (Vinarós)

Know everything on the Costa Azahar: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Barcelona

• Balneario Titus (Arenys de Mar),
• Balneario Hotel Colón (Caldes d’Estrac),
• Santa Susanna,
• Malgrat de mar (Maresme),
• PREMIÀ DE MAR (Maresme),
• San Bartolomé y santa Tecla,
• Vilassar de mar (Barcelona),
• playa principal de Calella (Calella),
• Roca Grossa (Calella), Barceloneta Beach (Barcelona),
• La Playa de Sitges (Sitges),
• Beach Castelldelfels Barcelona (Castelldefels),
• Playa de Castelldefels (Castelldefels),
• Playa Balmins (Sitges),
• Bogatell Beach (Barcelona),
• Platja de Ribes Roges (Vilanova i la Geltru),
• Badalona Beach (Badalona),
• Passeig Marítim (Sitges),
• Nova Mar Bella Beach (Barcelona),
• Playa de Sant Sebastia (Sitges),
• Ocata Beach (El Masnou),
• Delta del Llobregat (El Prat de Llobregat),
• Playa del Hombre Muerto (Sitges),
• Sausalito Beach (Sitges),
• Platja de la Nova Icaria (Barcelone),
• Platja de Gava (Gava)

Know everything on the Costa de Barcelona: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Blanca

• Poniente Beach (Benidorm),
• Playa de la Fossa o Levante (Calpe),
• Arenal Beach (Javea),
• Las Salinas de Torrevieja (Torrevieja),
• Promenade of Calpe (Calpe),
• Guardamar Moncayo Beach (Guardamar del Segura),
• Cala Finestrat Beach (Finestrat),
• Playa del Albir (El Albir), Playa El Carabassi (Elche),
• Cala del Moraig (Benitachell),
• Playa de Guardamar (Alicante),
• Altea Beach (Altea),
• Playa L’Ampolla (Moraira)

Know everything on the Costa Blanca: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Brava

• Cala Senyor Ramon,
• Platja de s’Agaró,
• Cala Futadera,
• Platja del Castell de Palamos,
• Cala Boadella

Know everything on the Costa Brava: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Calida

• Playa de Calblanque (Cartagena),
• Cala del Pino et Plage Entremares (La Manga),
• Playa Portús (Cartagena),
• Playa Barraca Quemada de La Llana (San Pedro del Pinatar),
• Playa Amarilla (Águilas),
• Playa La Carolina (Águilas),
• Playa de Percheles (Mazarrón),
• Playa Baño de las Señoritas (Lorca),
• Cala Cortina (Cartagena),
• Cala Blanca (Lorca)

Know everything on the Costa Calida: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Daurada

• Balneario de Coma-Ruga (Vendrell)
• Llevant Beach (Salou)
• Llarga Beach (Salou)
• Playa de la Pineda (La Pineda)
• Capellans Beach (Salou)
• Cambrils Beach Platja Prat d’En Fores y Regueral (Cambrils)
• Playa El Torn Naturist Beach (L’Hospitalet de l’Infant)
• Playa El Milagro (Tarragona)
• Playa de Arrabassada (Tarragona)
• Playa La Savinosa (Tarragona)
• Platja de la Llosa (Cambrils)
• Playa Cristal (Miami Platja)

Know everything on the Costa Daurada: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa de la Luz

• Playa de Isla de Canela,
• Playa de Punta Umbria,
• Playa de torre de la Higuera,
• Playa de matalascañas,
• Playa cruz del mar,
• Playa del rompidillo,
• Playa la caleta,
• Playa de la Cortadura,
• Cala de Roche,
• Playa de los caños de Meca,
• Playa del Cañuelo,
• Paya de los Lances

Know everything on the Costa de la Luz: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa del Sol

• Playa de la Cala Mijas (La Cala de Mijas)
• Playa La Carihuela (Torremolinos)
• Playa El Bajondillo (Torremolinos)
• Burriana Beach (Nerja)
• Puerto Cabopino Beach and Marina (Marbella)
• Playa de La Malagueta (Malaga)
• Playa Del Cristo (Estepona)
• Playa de la Cala el Cañuelo (Nerja)
• Playa de San Pedro de Alcantara (San Pedro de Alcantara)
• Playa Los Alamos / El Canuelo (Torremolinos)
• Playa Arroyo de La Miel (Benalmadena)
• Carvajal Beach (Benalmadena)

Find everything on the Costa del Sol: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa Tropical

• Playa de Calahonda,
• Playa de La Rijana,
• Playa de Castell de Ferro,
• Playa de La Mamola,
• Playa de La Herradura

Know everything on the Costa Tropical: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

The best beaches in the Costa de Valencia

• Playa de Malvarrosa,
• Playa de Pinedo,
• Platja de la Malladeta,
• Playa de San Antonio,
• Playa de Jeresa,
• Playa de Daimus,
• Playa de Oliva

Know everything on the Costa de Valencia: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

2. Blue Flag rating: 579 beaches in Spain

In Spain, you can choose from 579 beaches, 100 Marina resorts and five sustainable tourist boats, all distinguished with the prestigious Blue Flag award, thanks to their quality and safety.

As such, Spain is the top nation in terms of site ranked by the Blue Flag system.

What does this mean?

• One out of five beaches in Spain has a Blue Flag!
• One out of six beaches in the World is Spanish!

This award is bestowed by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This institution was created in 1987 by Europe but now is a worldwide organisation.

What does this distinction guarantee?

The sites are ranked on 31 different criteria’s: Environment, Water Quality, Safety,… Have a look at the full list of criteria’s here.

Find the map with all the beaches, sorted by Access to the beach for disabled, Nudist, Sandy, Rocky, Inland, Coastal,…

3. Q for Quality distinction rating: 248 beaches in Spain

This rating is awarded by the Spanish Tourism Quality Institute (ICTE). The Tourism Institute ranks not only beaches but as well many different sites for the quality and safeness of their sites: campings, hotels, Golfs, Touristic activities,…

Find all lists of the best beaches for all the Spanish Costas in our papers on all the Spanish Costas and on the infographics: Enjoy all the Spanish Costas: get the best out of it: our top papers of 2017

4. The top 10 beaches according to the Tourist Bureau of Spain

1. Illetes, Formentera, Balearic Islands
2. As Catedrais, Galicia
3. La Concha, San Sebastian
4. Bolonia, Costa de la Luz
5. El Cofete, Las Palmas, Canary Islands
6. Cala Bassa, Ibiza, Balearic Islands
7. Las Canteras, Las Palmas, Canary Islands
8. Rodas, Galicia
9. Platja Gran, Cadaqués, Costa Brava
10. Cué, Llanes, Asturias, Costa Verde

Source: Spain Tourist Bureau

If you want to have some pictures of those beaches, google image is a good start but have a look at the impressive database on the website of Aena (the company managing the Spanish airports).

Are you booking your holidays soon? Read our last paper: Our best ideas for planning your holidays in Spain! Our top 2017 papers!

Here are 8 reasons why you need more holidays to enjoy the best Spanish beaches?

Don’t hesitate to tell us what’s your favourite beach or if you found an even more beautiful one to share with our readers!

Looking for a lawyer, an architect, a property hunter in Spain? Ask us directly!

Stéphane

Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

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Get our best ideas for planning your holidays in Spain!

Before starting with all our top ideas, remember why you need holidays:

Here are a few ideas to help you organise your stay in Spain:

• Summer Edition: Our Top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain
• Summer Edition: Top Golf Courses in Spain
• Summer Edition: Our selection of the Top parks for children in Spain
• Summer Edition: Where will you find the top Beaches in Spain?
• The best Spanish shopping experience you will find in Alicante, Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga!

Check our city trip ePostcards we wrote on Alicante, Malaga, Barcelone and Madrid:

Check all our infographics (with pdf downloadable version) on the Spanish Costas with all the top activities for your holidays

Here is one of the Costa del Sol as an example:

Find everything on the Costa del Sol: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

We have created those infographics for all the Spanish costas: Costa Brava, Costa Barcelona, Costa Daurada, Costa de Azahar, Costa de Valencia, Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Costa de Almería, Costa Tropical, Costa del Sol, Costa de la Luz, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands.

A few other papers that could be of interest:

• What are the most favourite tourist destinations in Europe?
• Where are the tourists coming from to visit Spain?
• The most loved Spanish regions for the foreigners’ properties: British, French, German,…
• Who are the foreigners buying properties in Spain? Our detailed analysis
• What are the hottest tourists destinations in Spain – Winter months?
• Who are the foreigners living in Spain?
• Are you buying real estate in Spain?… Join our 36.000 readers … from 169 countries in the world!!!
• The top 10 Spanish cities where foreigners love to buy properties!
• What are the nationalities of the passengers flying to/from Spanish airports ?
• Which are the most active airline companies in Spain?
• What are the biggest airports in Spain?
• Give us your country of origin… we will tell you how much you love Spain!

Finally, if you want to know more about any top Spanish Cities (not only about the real estate market) find all our City papers here:

Everything you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets

Of course, check our weather infographics with the monthly statistics of the top 20 cities in Spain.

Monthly Weather Statistics on top Spanish Cities

Looking for an expert in Spain? Ask us directly!

Stéphane

Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

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Our list of Spain’s top 5 golf academies

320 days of sun in Spain = no excuses if you want to play golf!

If you want to check how hot it is in your preferred Spanish City, check our weather infographics with the monthly statistics of the top 20 cities in Spain.

Spain is one of the top destinations for Golf… of course as a foreigner, you have to carry your bag and pay the airline fee… we found the solution for you… check it here.

Golf, although not as popular as football or tennis, is a sport practiced by a large section of the population. In addition, Spain has some of the best golf clubs in Europe.

Here is our selection of the best golf Academies in Spain, to be clear, we don’t pretend to rank the academies between them, we want our readers to know where to look if they want to improve their golf:

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1. La Cala Golf Academy

La Cala Resort hosts La Cala Golf Academy which offers lessons and group classes for both beginners and experienced players, with multilingual professionals on hand to improve your game.

Situated beside the six-hole par-3 course and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, it has a grass driving range as well as putting, chipping and bunker facilities.

Our resident Golf Professionals are available to pass on their expertise and teach all levels of golfers through a wide variety of tuition programs.

It offers a lot:

• A 6-hole course to practice short game
• Summer Camps for juniors
• Golf Clinic + Spa
• Get into Golf
• Evolution Package
• Junior Golf Schools
• Golf Lessons: One-on-one, Golf School

And of course: Club rental, Club fitting, practice, driving range, Pro-shop

The “La Cala Golf” has 3 golf courses of 18 holes in addition to the La Cala Golf Academy.

The environment

The La Cala Golf Academy is based on a resort nestled between the arresting beauty of the Sierra de Mijas Natural Park and the shimmering Mediterranean Sea, La Cala is a genuine haven of tranquility. Unwind in the sanctuary of our breathtaking mountain-top location; take it at your own pace.

Our idyllic rural retreat is worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the busy coast, yet we’re just 10 minutes from the sweeping Mediterranean beaches of the Costa del Sol, 20 minutes from Marbella, and only 30 minutes from Malaga Airport.

It’s the perfect base for exploring Andalusia and Spain’s fascinating cultural cities, and our breathtaking surroundings create the perfect backdrop for holidays, weddings, and corporate events.

Video of La Cala Resort Golf academy

Weather Statistics for the top 20 Spanish Cities, check here for Malaga for instance

Everything you should enjoy in the Costa del Sol

Contact details

• • Situation: Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Mijas, 40 km from Malaga airport.
  • Address: Urbanización Cala Golf, s/n, 29649 Mijas, Málaga, Spain
  • La Cala Resort GPS coordinates: 36.535549, -4.722254
  • Map

• Website: La Cala Golf Academy.
• Phone: +34 952 669 037
• Email: [email protected]

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2. The Miguel Angel Jimenez Golf Academy

Miguel Ángel Jiménez Rodríguez (born 5 January 1964) is a Spanish professional golfer. He has won 21 times on the European Tour and has been a member of two victorious Ryder Cup teams according to Wikipedia.

This academy offers a lot:

• Golf School
• 9-hole golf course
• Junior Academy
• Masterclasses

And of course: Club rental, practice, driving range, Pro-shop

The environment

Very good location close to the airport.

Video of the Miguel Angel Jimenez Golf Academy

Weather Statistics for the top 20 Spanish Cities, check here for Malaga for instance

Everything you should enjoy in the Costa del Sol

Contact details

• • Situation: Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Torremolinos, Málaga
  • Address: Calle Corelli, 2, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain
  • GPS coordinates: 36.761387, -4.513822
  • Map:

• Website: Michael Angel Jimenez Golf Academy.
• Phone: +34 951 909 490
• Email: [email protected]

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3. Las Colinas Golf and Country Club

The Golf Academy at Las Colinas offers one of the finest learning experiences to be found. Our practice facilities include a beautifully manicured natural grass hitting area, a large putting green, a short game area where you can practice a variety of different shots, and your own individual pyramid of complimentary top-quality Callaway practice balls. Trackman 3D ball and club tracking technology are used in combination with high-speed video and the iPad for instant review and analysis of your swing.

The Golf Academy is directed by Head Professional Samuel Curtis. The Golf Academy provides top-quality golf coaching to golfers of all ages and abilities. We are confident that our expansive coaching philosophy, which isn´t solely limited to swing technique, enables us to help all golfers improve their scores and enjoyment of this wonderful game.

All of this, in our pleasant and tranquil surroundings, will surely mean that your best golf can be discovered here at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club.

This academy offers a lot:

• Individual & Group lessons
• Golf course lessons
• Half-day, full-day, two days, three days coaching and retreats
• Fitting of swing with Trackman analysis and video analysis
• Fitting of putting with Focusband

And of course: Club rental, practice, Fitting, driving range, Pro-shop

The environment

Las Colinas Golf & Country Club course has a single target: to offer the best services and amenities so that every single customer enjoys a unique experience.

Designed by the renowned North American landscape architect, Cabell B. Robinson, the designer of internationally recognized golf courses such as La Reserva in Sotogrande, Finca Cortesín on Costa del Sol, Praia d’El Rey in Portugal, and Royal Golf d’Evian in France.

In Cabell’s own words, “my ultimate target as a landscape architect is for the course to form an integral part of the existing landscape… A unique feature of this course is that it runs through a valley between hills high enough to give it privacy and isolate it from its surrounding area.”

Video

Weather Statistics for the top 20 Spanish Cities, check here for Alicante for instance

Everything you should enjoy in the Costa Blanca

Contact details

• • Situation: Costa de Blanca, Alicante
  • Address: Av. de las Colinas, 2, 03189 San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante, Spain
  • GPS coordinates: 37.930110, -0.807471
  • Map:

• Website: Las Colinas Golf & Country Club
• Phone: +34 965 32 40 04
• Email: [email protected]

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4. Monnard Widmer Academy

Let’s work on your game, be it putting, short or long game. We love taking our guests for playing lessons on the course, there is so much to learn and improve.

They work with:
-Technology we use: High-speed video analysis, FlightScope Radar Technology, Sam Puttlab, Boditrak Pressure Mat.

This academy offers a lot:

• Golf School
• Intensive instruction beginners
• Advances instruction course
• Specialized Putting Session
• Family Golf Classes

And of course: Club rental, practice, Fitting, driving range, Pro-shop

The environment

We selected the most beautiful golf courses in Majorca. The courses had to fulfill certain criteria like quality of the golf course, green speed, practice facility, hotels in the area, clubhouse, ambiance, and restaurant. Read more about our teaching locations:

Capdepera Golf, Majorca: Capdepera Golf is ideal for learning and teaching. Plenty of space on the range, and difficult and easier nines cater to different playing levels. 4 Golf courses within 15 mins of driving.

Golf Son Gual, Majorca: Since opening in 2007, the course got famous for its quality and design standards. Its holes are all having that little something, making a round of golf a great experience.

Canyamel Golf, Majorca: Canyamel Golf is definitely one of the best clubs quality-wise on the island. Some interesting holes and difficult greens make your day a nice day to remember, but probably not a good score day. The course is a difficult one. But we all do like a little challenge, don’t we?

Santa Ponsa 1, Majorca: Santa Ponsa Golf 1 is a fun course, offering interesting holes with wide fairways and tight Par 4s that require a strategy to get a score home. The practice facilities are spacious and the range has a covered roof.

Weather Statistics for the top 20 Spanish Cities, check here for Mallorca

Everything you should enjoy in the Balearic Islands

Contact details

• • Situation: Balearic Islands, Capdepera
  • Address: Capdepera Golf C. Arta Capdepera, km 3,5, 07570 Artà, Illes Balears
  • GPS coordinates: 39.699575, 3.396556
  • Map:

• Website: Monnard Widmer Golf Academy
• Phone: +34 639 635 634 Michel Monnard, +34 687 578 051 Tobias Widmer
• Email: coming soon

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5. IH Golf Academy – Guadalhorce Club de Golf

High-performance training methodology with IH Coaching System
Inspired by North American teaching methods, consolidated by many years of experience with players of different profiles and after a long journey in youth competitions, IH Coaching System works with an open and evolving methodology that adapts to the characteristics of each player. For this, we have a team of qualified experts in different areas of sport.

They work with:
-Planning and advice on:

• Promotion of the player
• Sports decision making
• Tournament Calendar
• Training

-Analysis and conclusions:

• Techniques
• Statistics

-Coaching game on the field:

• Vision of the game
• Strategy
• Tactics
• Focus

-Continuous attention:

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Psychology
• Physical preparation
• Personalized attention and study of the particular needs of each player

This academy offers a lot:

• Golf School
• Fitting of swing with K-Vest, Trackman, and Flightscope
• Fitting of putting with Focusband

And of course: Club rental, practice, Fitting, driving range, Pro-shop

The environment

Very good location close to the airport.

Weather Statistics for the top 20 Spanish Cities, check here for Malaga for instance

Everything you should enjoy in the Costa del Sol

Contact details

• • Situation: Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Málaga
  • Address: Avenida José Ortega Y Gasset S/N
    Campanillas (Málaga)
  • GPS coordinates: 36.715501, -4.530753
  • Map:

• Website: IH Golf Academy
• Phone: +34 952 17 82 82, +34 692 678 845
• Email: [email protected]

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Do you want to read further?

• The 48 golf courses of the Costa del Sol & The best deals
• Our Top 6 Golf courses in Spain
• Find all the useful information (Spanish only) from the Spanish Federation of Golf Clubs. You can search all the clubs for a specific region and find those back on a google map, find all the regions federations,…very useful.
• The top 100 courses in Spain
• The ranking from the leading golf courses of the top 100 courses in Spain
• The best golf resorts in Spain according to Tripadvisor
• The golf information from the Spanish Tourist office

Are you looking to book holidays in Spain? Read our interesting paper on that: Our best ideas for planning your holidays in Spain!

Looking for a real estate expert in Spain? Architect, Property Hunter, Lawyer? Ask us directly!

Stéphane

Senior Analyst and Strategist at HTBIS

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Are you buying your dream property in Spain?

Since we started to invest in Spain in 2012, we have built a network of local real estate experts in Spain and became the one stop shop solution for foreigners looking for help to buy a property in Spain.

Foreigners ourselves, we have built this network first to find the solution for ourselves… then we wanted to share our network and our experience with other foreigners.

In two years, our readership grew to more than 140,000 and are coming from more than 210 countries around the world! We are really pleased with that.

It is cheap and easy to buy a property in Spain if you are assisted by the local experts speaking your language. Check our interesting articles:

• Why do you need independent legal and tax partners for your property acquisition in Spain?
• 6 reasons why a personal real estate shopper in Spain will be very helpful for your property search
• Our top 10 pieces of advice for buying your property in Spain
• Top 8 tips for not wasting money when you buy in Spain

The experts from our network are active in ten fields:

1. Property finders
2. B&B
3. Lawyers
4. Tax
5. Architects
6. Money Transfer
7. Mortgage
8. Insure your Spanish property
9. Property survey
10. Renovation

We get many requests flowing in every week as 130.000 foreigners bought a property in Spain in 2022 and the growth is continuing.

Check the feedback we have received lately from our customers:

“Thank you for your help.”

“Your website is really a very interesting source of information.”

“We found the help we wanted for purchasing our property.”

“Thanks to your website, I got the ins and outs of buying a property in Spain.”

How did we help our customers during the last months?

Our activity is strong and we can’t update this page regularly as we have to manage the requests coming in. We receive the most requests from England but actually they really come from all over the world. This is why we love it so much.

What are the services people are looking for? Property finders in Spain, mortgage financing thanks to our partnership with a mortgage broker negotiating with all the biggest banks in Spain, legal and tax advice and currency hedging. We started our partnership for your holiday home insurance in Spain in 2019. Last but not least, we have a survey partner if you need any technical review of a property before buying it.

Review some of the last properties bought by our local property hunters everywhere in Spain (at the bottom of the article).

Here is a quick overview of some requests we got in during the last months:

We got close to 300 Requests in 2022!

Here are a few samples of how we helped our customers in 2022:

• A couple from America is looking to invest in Valencia or Barcelona and find their future retirement home

Region: Valencia / Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia and our property hunter in the region of Barcelona

–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain. May I buy a property in Spain?

–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am American?

• A young manager from Soudan is looking for a new life in Spain.

Region: no precise idea: Valencia / Barcelona ?

Requests:

–How to get a Golden Visa for Spain?

–Find a lawyer in Valencia and a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with my Visa application the purchase of the property in Spain

• A couple from Belgium is looking to buy a family house in the Costa Brava

Region: Costa Brava

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Costa Brava region

• A couple from South Africa is looking to invest in Barcelona and find their future home

Region: Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Barcelona

– Find a property lawyer in Barcelona speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

– A tax adviser in Barcelona to review my tax situation with the property

–How to finance my Spanish property? as I want to keep my current property for 5 more years before retiring.

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain as I am Not European?

• A Dutch couple is looking to invest in Valencia for a holiday home close to the beach

Region: Valencia

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia

–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

–How to finance my Spanish property?

• A Luxembourg real estate investor is looking to invest in Madrid for rental income.

Region: Madrid

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Madrid.

-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage in Spain, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.

Example of customers’ other requests:

• A customer from Belgium found his holiday home in Andalusia and wanted to make an official bid with a lawyer

Our tip: never make an offer or sign before your lawyer saw the offer.

Region: Andalusia, Costa de Almeria

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property lawyer in the region of Costa de Almeria

-Check all the paperwork

• A couple from America looking to retire in the Valencian Community in 2019

Region: Valencia, Valencian Community

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Valencia

–Find a lawyer in Valencia speaking English to assist with the purchase of the property in Spain.

–How to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner?

–How to hedge currency risk while I purchase my property in Spain?

• An Australian couple looking to get the Golden Visa in Spain and buy a property in Barcelona

Region: Barcelona, Catalonia

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in Barcelona

–Find a lawyer to assist with the property purchase and with the Visa procedure.

–Money Transfer/currency risk: the purchaser needs to exchange Australia Dollars into Euros

• An English couple looking to know how to proceed to get a mortgage in the Valencian Community

Region: Valencia, Valencian Community

Requests:

-Understand how to get a mortgage in Spain as a foreigner

• A customer from England toured Spain during a full month looking for a horse-property to retire in Spain and found it in the region of Tarragona.

Region: Tarragona, Costa Daurada

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property lawyer in the region of Tarragona

-Find an architect in the Costa Daurada for assisting with a first survey of the property

–Money Transfer and currency hedging: the purchaser is from England and needs to exchange Sterlings into Euros

• A customer from Denmark is looking to buy a luxury property in Barcelona as a second home

Region: Barcelona, Costa de Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in Barcelona

-Learn more about the legal and tax aspects of purchasing a property in Spain as a foreigner

• A Saudi investor had a budget to invest in a property in Madrid for rental income.

Region: Madrid

Requests:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the region of Madrid.

-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage in Spain, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.

• A Dutch looking to retire in Alicante

Region: Alicante, Costa Blanca

Requests:

-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in the region of Denia

-Get in contact with a local partner for a mortgage, get a better understanding of the minimum down payment needed to buy a property in Spain.

• An institutional investor looking to invest in Madrid and Barcelona

• A Dutch looking to retire in Barcelona

Region: Barcelona, Costa de Barcelona

Requests:

-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in the region of Barcelona

-Understand the aspects regarding the Spanish NIE, why do I need it as a foreigner?

• A Brittish looking to retire in 6 months in Spain

Region: Many regions

Requests:

-Where can I find the most for my money?

-Rent my property 6 months per year to get some revenue

• A customer from Switzerland looking to buy in Andalusia

Region: Andalusia, Mijas

Requests:

-Get in touch with our local property lawyer in Andalusia

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Andalusia

-Get in contact with a local partner in Spain for a mortgage

• Another customer from Switzerland looking to buy a second home in the old city centre of Girona

Region: Girona, Costa Brava

Request:

-Get in touch with our property hunter in the Costa Brava

So don’t hesitate, ask us, ask our property experts in Spain.

5 Reasons why you should work with our experts?

1. We work with the best local professionals having the highest standards and speaking your language!
2. We do the follow-up with our customers. We want to be sure that they are happy with the service provided.
3. We ask our partners to provide the best service at a competitive price.
4. Our partners are part of our network and want to stay partners with us: they will continue to do everything to remain part of our network.
5. We confirm every year if the partners remain members of our network.

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Senior analyst and strategist at HTBIS

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Everything you ever wanted to know about the Costa Blanca

The Costa Blanca is the tourist name for the coastline of the province of Alicante, which runs from Denia to Pilar de la Forada. In total there are 244 kilometres of beaches, coves and cliffs. The name “Blanca” refers to the white colour of the houses of the villages inland of the province.

Of course, the Costa Blanca enjoys an average temperature of almost 20 degrees a year with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. This means that you can practically enjoy the beach all year round. To find out more about the weather, check our infographics with the monthly weather statistics of the 18 biggest cities in Spain, of course, you will find Alicante. This area has a unique rural appeal that makes some towns in its interior ideal sites for those seeking greater tranquillity.

Gastronomy is another of the great attractions of the region. Its variety and tradition can satisfy any palate and demand. The most typical dishes are rice dishes, as well as fish and fresh seafood from municipalities with a long fishing tradition such as Denia and Calpe.

View on the city of Alicante from the Castle

The cultural heritage of the Costa Blanca

Its rich culture and heritage are a great wealth attracting a lot of tourists to the region. Along Costa Blanca, many civilisations have passed throughout history as the Iberian, Roman and Arabic. All of them left the area with a great architectural, artistic or literary legacy. The province has a heritage that goes from the prehistoric footprint with the cave paintings of Pla de Petracos, to the Roman and Iberian world with the Lucentum or Alcudia sites. Arab culture may be admired in impressive castles and fortresses.

Demography and transport

The main towns of the Costa Blanca are Alicante (330,000 inhabitants), Elche (225,000 inhabitants), Torrevieja (85,000 inhabitants), Alcoy (60,000 inhabitants), Elda (50,000 inhabitants), Orihuela (80,000 inhabitants), Denia (40,000 inhabitants), Villena (35,000 inhabitants), Santa Pola (30,000 inhabitants) and Benidorm (66,000 inhabitants).

On Costa Blanca, there is an extensive network of roads that connect the region with the rest of the province and Spain, as well as the main important points of the area with each other. The main route is the AP-7 or Autopista del Mediterráneo, which connects the region with Valencia (north) and Cartagena (south) through cities such as Denia, Benidorm, Alicante and Torrevieja. The A7 or Autovía del Mediterráneo goes through a similar route, with the difference that it is free. The N-332 also connects with Valencia and Cartagena, passing through the coast (it crosses all the coastal towns).

Since June 2013, Alicante has been connected to Madrid with the AVE, the Spanish fast train. Also, it is also possible to reach Valencia and Barcelona with the Euromed. Finally, you can move around the area with the Cercanías Alicante- Murcía service.

When it comes to airports, the Alicante-Elche Airport has almost 10 million passengers per year. It is possible to fly to the main Spanish cities such as Barcelona or Madrid, as well as to the most important cities in Europe (keep in mind that there are multiple flights to the United Kingdom, Germany, Holland, Sweden and Russia).

Among the things to visit in Jávea, Calpe and Dénia you surely have the fishing boats and its picturesque urban centres. Not far from the area, you can enjoy the Cabo San Antonio Marine Reserve, a protected area that has a high environmental value. The Marina Baixa region is known for its area of wide and extensive beaches, the main protagonist being Benidorm.
The capital of Costa Blanca, Alicante, also has different places of interest such as an obligatory walk through the port or “El Barrio”, as well as the old city centre.
In the interior of Costa Blanca, you can take a walk along the route of the castles, which crosses towns such as Villena, Biar, Banyeres de Mariola, Petrer or Sax. It is one of the areas in Europe with the most trails.

The white beaches of Benidorm

The greatness of the beaches of the Costa Blanca

As you undoubtedly guessed, one of the leading attractions of Costa Blanca is its beaches. Here is a selection of the best ones:

• La Granadella beach in Jávea: this beach is mainly composed of rocks and gravel, surrounded by pine trees and is very suitable for scuba diving.
• PlayaCarabassí de Elche: basically composed of golden sand, it stands out for having a nudist area and for its natural environment of great ecological value.
• La Caleta de Villajoyosa beach: a lonely beach, with not too many people, a good option if what you want is tranquillity. It is composed of gravel, and its calm waters stand out for their transparency.
• TobaccoBeach: Located on the island bearing the same name, it is known for its marine reserve that hosts high biodiversity of flora and fauna. It can be accessed by boat from Santa Pola, Guardamar, Torrevieja and Alicante.
• Benidorm’s Levante Beach: They call it the beach of dawn. It is one of the most lively and crowded on the Mediterranean coast.
• Racóde l’Albir beach in Alfaz del Pi: Composed of gravel and clean water, it is a good option for water sports.
• Marineta Beach Casiana de Denia: It is a beach of dark sand and calm waters, which is situated in a semi-urban area and has a beautiful promenade.
• La Fossa de Calpe Beach: Located in a bay between cliffs, from it you can see the natural park of Peñón de Ifach, which is the symbol of Costa Blanca.
• Playa la Roda de Altea: This is a pebble beach, with calm waters and moderate waves. It is a beach that is usually quieter than sandy beaches.
• El Postiguet beach in Alicante: Located in the heart of the city of Alicante. It has golden sand and calm waters. Also, it is located at the foot of the Santa Bárbara Castle and next to the Paseo de la Explanada.

Find everything on the Costa del Blanca: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check out our infographic.

Download our map on the Costa Blanca

Festivities on the Costa Blanca

The most famous and widespread party in the area is the festival of Moors and Christians, a tradition extended since the sixteenth century which has its greatest exponent in Alcoy and Villajoyosa. In this part, battles are recreated between the two fronts.

The cult of fire is evident in the celebration of the Bonfires of San Juan (June 23) in Alicante.

Elche also dresses up in the parties of the Nit del Albà which are the high point of the fire cult with the launching of rockets.

Nor should we forget the traditional Cabalgata de Los Reyes Magos (5th of January) in Alcoy, considered the oldest in Spain when it began in 1885, in which the pages access the houses through long stairs to deliver the gifts.

Are you going on a city trip to Alicante?

Read our infographic we wrote on the cultural wealth of Alicante.

The real estate market on the Costa Blanca

As in the rest of the country, 2017 was the year when the prices of flats have begun to stabilise, although still far from their historical maximums, most prices are still 40% below the historical peak recorded.

As for the prices per square meter, these are between 1,000 and 1,500 € depending on the population, for example, in Alicante or Villajoyosa prices are closer to € 1,000, while in Benidorm, Altea or Torrevieja are around € 1,500.

As far as foreign investment is concerned, according to Manuel de Elías of the real estate firm Housealicante,

“the British are the ones who buy the most, although it is yet to be seen what effect Brexit will have when it becomes a reality. They are followed by French, Belgians and Swedes. ” He adds that “many foreigners buy apartments for second homes in the centre of Alicante, and also in areas of beaches and the Gran Alacant.”

Earlier this year, we wrote this article on Alicante: Alicante: the Spanish pearl

Before booking your holidays in Spain, check our monthly weather statistics for Alicante.

Discover the best new build projects in Alicante available right now

Check the real estate price evolution for Alicante and Spain since 1995

Read more: Real estate prices in Alicante and the Costa Blanca property prices available in our Spanish property report updated quarterly.

Are you looking for a local partner to buy on the Costa Blanca? Don’t look further check our team and ask us for the correct contact.

1. Best Professionals 2. Follow up 3. Competitive pricing 4. Partners 5. Qualitative Check

Costa Blanca Infographic information

• Airport: Alicante-Elche
• Ave stations: Alicante
• Cities: Alicante (330,000 inhabitants), Elche (225,000 inhabitants), Torrevieja (85,000 inhabitants), Alcoy (60,000 inhabitants), Elda (50,000 inhabitants), Orihuela (80,000 inhabitants), Denia (40,000 inhabitants), Villena (35,000 inhabitants), Santa Pola (30,000 inhabitants) and Benidorm (66,000 inhabitants)
• Unesco sites: Palmeral of Elche (2000), Find all the UNESCO Sites in Spain on our page: “10 reasons why you should buy in Spain”
• Top beaches: Poniente Beach (Benidorm), Playa de la Fossa o Levante (Calpe), Arenal Beach (Javea), Las Salinas de Torrevieja (Torrevieja), Promenade of Calpe (Calpe), Guardamar Moncayo Beach (Guardamar del Segura), Cala Finestrat Beach (Finestrat), Playa del Albir (El Albir), Playa El Carabassi (Elche), Cala del Moraig (Benitachell), Playa de Guardamar (Alicante), Altea Beach (Altea), Playa L’Ampolla (Moraira)
• Kids Parks: Aqualandia, Terra Mítica (Benidorm), Aquopolis Torrevieja (Torrevieja)
• Shopping Malls & Outlets: La Marina Centro Comercial (Benidorm), The Outlet Stores Alicante (Alicante), El Corte Ingles (Alicante), Centro Comercial Plaza Mar 2 (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Panoramis (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Gran Via (Alicante), Centrol Comercial Puerta de Alicante (Alicante)
• Traditional & Flea markets: Mercardo Central (Alicante), Moraira market (Moraira), The Indoor Market (Benidorm)
• Top golf courses: Oliva Nova (Oliva Nova), Las Ramblas (Torrevieja), Font del Llop Golf Resort (Alicante), Club De Golf Bonalba (Mutxamel), Javea Golf Club (Javea), Altea Club de Golf (Altea la Vella) Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner.
• Natural Parks: Parc Natural Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera, Sierra Helada Natural Park, Parc Natural de la Marjal de Oliva-Pego, Parc Natural de la Serra de Mariola, Parc Natural del Montgó, Parque Natural del Penyal d’Ifac, Parque Natural el Hondo, Parque Natural del Carrascal de la Fuente Roja, Serra de Mariola, Paisatge Natural Protegit Serra del Maigmó i Serra del Sit, Parque Natural de las Salinas de Santa Pola, Parque natural de las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja, Barranc De Les Selines, Cap de Sant Antoni
• University: Universidad de Alicante (Alicante)
• Hospitals: Hospital Clínica Benidorm (Benidorm), Hospital Vithas Internacional Medimar, Hospital General Universitario de Alicante, Hospital Vithas Perpetuo Socorro (Alicante)

Read further on the Costa Blanca and Spain

1. TOURIST OFFICES:
   • Alicante Tourist Office
   • Denia Tourist Office
   • Benidorm Tourist Office
   • Torrevieja Tourist Office
2. AIRPORTS: All the Spanish Airports and flights info on the official site of AENA
3. TRAINS: Renfe website
4. BEACHES: Where will you find the top beaches in Spain?
5. GOLFS: Reread our Summer paper on the subject What are the top golf courses in Spain? Play with the best golf clubs sets in Spain thanks to our local partner. Check the Spanish Federation here: Looking for a Golf Club in Spain?
6. KIDS PARKS: Our selection of the Top parks for children in Spain
7. MUST VISIT IN SPAIN: Our top 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Spain, Find all the Unesco sites in Spain

Find all our other articles and maps on the Spanish Costas:

With our team of more than +100 local real estate partners, HowtobuyinSpain helps foreigners to buy real estate in Spain.

The experts from our network are active in all the fields you need:

1. Property finders
2. B&B
3. Lawyers
4. Tax
5. Architects
6. Money Transfer
7. Mortgage
8. Holiday rental management
9. Insure your Spanish property
10. Property survey
11. Renovation

Looking for an expert in Spain? Ask us directly!

Stéphane

Senior Analyst and Strategist at HTBIS

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Taylor Wimpey Espana is the first New build developer listing properties on our portal.

We are very proud to list all the projects of one of the most renowned developers in Spain: Taylor Wimpey. We couldn’t be more delighted to list those very qualitative projects and share those with our readers.

What does set HowtobuyinSpain.com apart from other real estate portals?

• We list properties dedicated to foreigners
• We help foreigners finding all the local partners for all the properties subjects: Lawyer, Tax, Mortgage,…
• Our exclusive HTBIS launch offer (1): Receive €5,000 from our partners’ network
• We disclose all the details of each developments allowing you to make an informed decision:

-the developers name,

-the exact location of the properties

-you can contact the developer directly and benefit from our exclusive offer AND the best developer’s prices

• How does it work?

Submit the form directly from any listed property on our portal: The best new build properties available in Spain

Who is Taylor Wimpey Espana?

Taylor Wimpey works for more than 60 years in Spain and we were really impressed by the very high standard specifications of its projects.

The core market of Taylor Wimpey is the second home market for foreigners and they do have properties in the Costa Blanca, in the Costa del Sol and in the Balearic Islands.

Here is an excerpt of our discussion with the head of Sales for Taylor Wimpey Espana.

Since how many years are you active in Spain?

We have been in business in the UK since 1880 and active in Spain since 1958 – it’s our 61st anniversary in Spain this year.

“The Harmony” project on the La Cala golf resort, a 3×18 holes in Mijas, Costa del Sol

How many properties sold from start?

Over 6500

How Many properties sold in 2018?

We have legally completed and handed over just under 400 new properties to their new owners in 2018 including our Joint Venture projects.

In which regions are you active in Spain?

We are active on the Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca, Mallorca & Ibiza

The “Compass project” in Mallorca, Balearic Islands

How many projects are you building now?

On the Costa del Sol we have 8 active sites and another 2 being launched very soon, on the Costa Blanca we are building 3 developments with another 2 are in the pipeline to be released soon, on Mallorca we have 6 active sites and another 2 to be released very soon and finally there is one project on Ibiza.

The “Panorama Mar development” in the Costa Blanca, Alicante

What differentiate Taylor Wimpey versus other developers?

I think we stand out in the sense that we deliver what we have promised our clients from day one. We are name and company you can trust. We start selling and building when we have the building licence – we do not pre-sell. Simply “A name you can trust”

“Natura townhouses” development in Malaga, Costa del Sol, another premium development.

Where are your customers coming from?

We can not say who our typical client is as we are active in 3 different geographical locations and the customers are different from one area to the other. The average age of our clients is just over 50, they have families and the majority use the new home is Spain as a second / lifestyle home.

Further to this we have properties with prices ranging from around €173,000 – €800,000 which put’s us into different market segments.

Our strongest 5 nationalities are German, British, Belgian, Russian and Spanish with a market share of around 60%.

The other 40% are made up of further 27 nationalities from all over the world.

If you want to contact Taylor Wimpey for any listed property and benefit from Our exclusive HTBIS launch offer (1): Receive €5,000 from our partners’ network, while buying at the lowest developers prices, fill the quick contact form available on each property and you will be contacted very shortly by the international sales team of Taylor Wimpey Espana.

Book your visits directly with the developer by filling the forms available with the property listings

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In order to get closer to the market in the Costa Blanca, we asked our independent local property finder, Valérie, to write about her latest activity there. Should you need more information, we will put you in touch with her, she is our local independent partner of howtobuyinSpain.

Case Study: A holiday home in Calpe – Alicante

First, let’s discover the Costa Blanca

With more than 240 kilometers of coastline, the Costa Blanca region has many activities attracting tourists from all over the world. Its mild Mediterranean climate offers more than 300 days of sunshine to fully enjoy its magnificent beaches and the various nautical activities. Check the weather statistics of any Spanish city here. The historical and cultural heritage of the Costa Blanca has nothing to do to envy the neighbouring regions: it has magnificent natural spaces and architecture classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lively nightlife during the high season provides the region with an unparalleled atmosphere and makes it a tourist mecca.

To discover more about the Costa Blanca, read our paper: Everything you should know about the Costa Blanca.

Know everything on the Costa Blanca: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

Calpe is well know for second homes

Calpe is in the north of Altea and South of Moraira. It is well known for second homes. You will find modern buildings and classic Spanish houses. Calpe has a big community of retirees and by such has a lively community 12 months per year. Of course, summer months are more active as any coastal city in Spain.

White houses in Altea, South of Calpe

What is the current situation for the real estate market in this region?

Whether it is a purchase to spend your retirement, a family second home or an acquisition of real estate for rental purposes, the investment in this region appears to be a very interesting option because the prices per square meter remain attractive to this day. With some natural, historical and modern landscapes the Costa Blanca attracts investors from all over the world and from Spain.
Ideally located, Calpe is close to the region’s reference cities (at only 24 kilometers from Benidorm and 63 kilometers north of Alicante) and access is available easy via the road and motorway network, the train or even the international airport of Alicante-Elche (less than an hour’s drive). Calpe’s real estate market provides a considerable and diversified choice with many old dwellings but as well many recent builings that will meet the needs of future owners.

Here is a quick look at the real estate price evolution in Alicante, the capital of the province, over the last 20 years

• Real estate prices in Alicante: €1.292 /m² (Dec 2020), -1.7% vs last year
• Transactions for Alicante were weak in 2020 due to the Covid: 34.733 -18% vs last year

Objective with the property

Rental investment and to enjoy Spain some weeks per year.

Buyer profile

A french couple with 3 children

Property description

A three storey building with fantastic sea- view. The property is composed by 3 independent flats, each one with its own entrance. The flats have a kitchen, a dining and living room, 2 or 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large balcony facing the sea.
The house is on a plot of 550 square meters with different private terraces, a barbecue area and a swimming pool.

Beautiful sleeping room with cement tiles

Neighbourhood

The property is situated in Maryvilla, a very peacefull neighbourhood located
about 5 minutes drive from the city center of Calpe and the beach.

Terrace sea views on the “Peñon de Ifach” which is sometimes called “the little Gibraltar”

Budget

The customers had a budget in mind of 290.000€

How do we help you?

Carrying out work in a property is often synonymous with anxiety for the owner of the premises. We are aware of this and we manage for some of our customers on site renovation with local teams and make sure it runs smoothly.

Investing in a property to be renovated requires the assurance of being accompanied by professionals with a perfect knowledge of the market and the profession.
On the one hand, after having found the ideal property corresponding to the expectations of our customers, we guarantee the buyer peace of mind throughout the entire process by providing him with the competent companies with which it has already collaborated in order to take into account the loads the work to be done.
On the other hand, we also offer our customers the possibility to budget the amount of work by drawing up a precise diagnosis and making various estimates in order to have an overview and to allow the total amount of the property to be assessed after works. In addition to that, in order to offer maximum peace of mind to buyers, the agency can also take care of the entire administrative aspect of the process (authorizations, permits,…). Time and deadline management is a priority for us, which ensure to supervise the process and can set up, thanks to its partner law firm, a contract between the agency and the company carrying out the work in order to provide the ideal protection conditions and get an exhaustive execution of the latter (precise estimate, completion date, etc.).

Adding contractual penalties in the event of partial non-performance or delay of the contractual agreement due by the service provider company, is as wel part of the job
We are committed to supporting our customers before, during and after the purchasing process in order to provide a complete service and ensure regular follow-up to enable buyers to make a successful and secure transaction with complete peace of mind.

Ask our network at HowtobuyinSpain.com

In addition to our local property finders, How to buy in Spain as developed a network of local renovation teams.

If you are looking to buy in Spain, we would suggest that you read our earlier paper on Property hunting: 6 essential reasons for loving your Spanish real estate shopper. This paper is very interesting and gives you some of the important reasons why working with a property hunter is very useful for foreigners looking to buy in Spain. You will find specific samples our independent local partners worked on in Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. Here are our other “Case study” written on Madrid, Barcelona and Tenerife: Property hunting “Case study” in Madrid, Property hunting “Case study” in Barcelona and Property hunting “Case study” in Tenerife written by our local independent property finders.

Valérie, our local independent Property finder in Costa Blanca

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How active are Belgians on the Spanish property market? What properties do they like? What are the most loved Spanish regions by Belgians? How much do they pay? Do they prefer new build properties or resale? Do they need a mortgage for financing? How should they buy? What are the 9 steps to buy a property in Spain?

First, let’s analyse the Second Home purchases by Belgians in Spain

Both foreigners and Spaniards are very active on the property market in Spain.

In 2018, foreigners bought close to 100.000 properties in Spain.
Spaniards and Foreigners are buying the highest number of properties in 2018 vs any year since the crisis of 2008, have a look at our chart: more than 580,000 properties were bought, 15% of the purchases by foreigners.

Read our most recent article about that: Who are the foreigners buying real estate in Spain?

100,000 properties bought by foreigners in 2018. Why foreigners are so active in Spain?

We have listed at least 13 reasons why foreigners are buying properties in Spain. Of course, you’ll find sea, sun, beaches, nice quality of life… but investment return is important as we explain here: What return will you make on your Spanish Property in 2019?

How active are the Belgians on the Spanish Real estate market? 5,700 properties bought in 2018

According to the “Consejo General del Notariado” in Spain, Belgians are buying 17 properties per day, or about 5,716 for the last 12 months up to December 2018, in Spain.

It is nearly 10 times more than in 2008.

How much do they pay for their properties? €1,877 /m²

The price they pay on average is €1,877 per square meter. They pay just a little bit more than other foreigners buying properties in Spain. Check the evolution over the last 12 years.

Of course, depending on the region, price paid by foreigners per square meter is changing a lot. The Balearic Islands is the most expensive region if you want to buy a second home in Spain. Another factor to take into account for the price is if the property is a new build property or a resale.

Real estate prices in Spain are not any more in crisis

we have a stable and even growing market in many Spanish regions

What are the most loved Spanish regions by Belgians?

Belgians are buying in the suspected regions where foreigners are the most active: the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol. Those two Costas are in Andalusia and in the Valencian Community and represent nearly 50pc of the transactions done by the Belgians. Other important regions are the Canary Islands and Catalonia with Barcelona.

Where are foreigners buying in Spain? In which Regions, in Which Cities?

Foreigners are actively buying properties in many Spanish cities: for Alicante, Tenerife, Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca, Malaga and Girona, they represent more than one transaction out of 4.

Here are the most active regions

Here are the most active cities

If you want to read more on the subject: Which are the top 10 Spanish cities where foreigners are buying properties?

What properties do they like? 90m²

Most of the Belgians, 1 out of 3 buy properties bigger than 100 square meters. One out of 5 are buying properties between 80 and 100 square meters. If you compare those numbers with other nationalities, Belgians do buy bigger second homes in Spain than other foreigners.

Do Belgians prefer Spanish new build properties or resale? 33% new build

One out of three Belgian is buying a New build property in Spain. Actually, Belgians are the most active buyers of new build properties vs resale if you compare them to any other country.

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Looking for a resale? We have many local property finders ready to help.

Let’s have a look at the 6 reasons why a personal real estate shopper in Spain will be very helpful for your property search.

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Do Belgians take a mortgage for their Second Home?

Only 6% of the property purchases done by Belgians in Spain are done with a mortgage. For the transactions with a mortgage, the mortgage size is €121,128.

If you want to learn more on how to get the best mortgage deal, read our seminal paper: Your definitive guide to your Spanish mortgage rate: How to apply, how to get the best rates?

If you want to directly ask a free quote to our partner, don’t hesitate. Ask our partner a mortgage quote for a Spanish property.

Buying in Spain is easy, once you found your property, here are the 9 steps to your Spanish Property

1. Get your NIE “Número de Identificación de Extranjeros”, read our article on this: “Your ultimate guide to your NIE number“.

2. Find a lawyer speaking your language and Spanish: Looking for an property lawyer in Spain? Check all our partners here!

Find your property lawyer in Spain

3. Open a Bank account

4. Do you need a mortgage? Your Spanish Mortgage: How to apply? How to get the best rates?

5. Sign the “contrato de Reserva”

6. Important checks of the property with experts

7. Get your mortgage confirmed

8. Sign the “contrato de Arras”

9. Go to the Notary for signing the contract for the purchase of the property

If you want to look at our detailed article: ” The 9 Steps before buying your Spanish property“.

How much does it cost to buy a property in Spain?

The short answer is 10% to 14% of the property value. Read our detailed article on that subject: What is the real cost of buying your Spanish Property?

How much does it cost to be an owner of a property in Spain?

The short answer is around 1% of the property value per year. Learn more in our detailed article: What is the real cost of owning your Spanish property?

Download our exclusive pdf report: Belgians property buyer’s guide in Spain: what are the ideal Spanish properties for Belgians? Where do they buy? How much do they pay?

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Senior Analyst and Strategist at HTBIS

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In order to get closer to the market in the Costa Blanca, we asked our independent local property finder, Valérie, to write about her latest activity there. Should you need more information, we will put you in touch with her, she is our local independent partner of howtobuyinSpain.

The investment case of an apartment to renovate on the Costa Blanca – in Altea.

First, let’s discover the Costa Blanca

With more than 240 kilometers of coastline, the Costa Blanca region has many activities attracting tourists from all over the world. Its mild Mediterranean climate offers more than 300 days of sunshine to fully enjoy its magnificent beaches and the various nautical activities. Check the weather statistics of any Spanish city here. The historical and cultural heritage of the Costa Blanca has nothing to do to envy the neighbouring regions: it has magnificent natural spaces and architecture classified as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lively nightlife during the high season provides the region with an unparalleled atmosphere and makes it a tourist mecca.

To discover more about the Costa Blanca, read our paper: Everything you should know about the Costa Blanca.

Know everything on the Costa Blanca: its Airports, its AVE stations, its Cities and villages, its shopping places: Traditional & Flea markets, Outlets and shopping malls. What should you visit? The Unesco sites, the parks for kids, the green parks, the golf courses, the universities and last but not least the top beaches. Check our infographic.

Altea is a magnificent region

A perfect blend of modernism and traditionalism, the city of Altea has managed to preserve its charm of yesteryear. The 8 kilometers of coastline offers pleasant walks along the seafront where cafés and restaurants follow one another. Located at a height, the old town, populated by whitewashed houses, accentuates the authentic character of this fishing village. Altea is undoubtedly one of the best preserved cities on the Valencian coast. At the heart of the village, many holidaymakers mix with the artists who have come to enjoy the various assets and landscapes that the city offers. Altea is often considered as one of the most emblems of the Costa Blanca.

White houses so specific to Altea

What is the current situation for the real estate market in this region?

Whether it is a purchase to spend your retirement, a family second home or an acquisition of real estate for rental purposes, the investment in this region appears to be a very interesting option because the prices per square meter remain attractive to this day. With some natural, historical and modern landscapes the Costa Blanca attracts investors from all over the world and from Spain.
Ideally located, Altea is close to the region’s reference cities (at only 10 kilometers from Benidorm and 55 kilometers north of Alicante) and access is available easy via the road and motorway network, the train or even the international airport of Alicante-Elche (less than an hour’s drive). Altea’s real estate market provides a considerable and diversified choice with many old dwellings that can be upgraded to perfectly meet the needs of future owners.

Here is a quick look at the real estate price evolution in Alicante, the capital of the province, over the last 20 years

• Real estate prices in Alicante: €1.290 /m² (Dec 2018), +2.9% vs last year
• Transactions for Alicante are strong: 44.700 +16,7% vs last year

Prices in Alicante remain on average 20% lower than the national average and close the lowest reached since the crisis of 2008.

 

Acquire a resale?

More and more foreign buyers are in search of a pied-à-terre to stay on holiday or in search of an investment for rental purposes. Whatever the purpose is, most of the time, it will require renovation work.

On the one hand, the significant economic advantage of buying a resale makes it possible to acquire a cheap housing. The rehabilitation of a property also offers the possibility to realize an interesting capital gain in the event of resale of the latter. At the same time, you will achieve economy in the long term by improving the energy performance of the property making it less energy consuming.

On the other hand, renovation provides the advantage of adapting the property according to tastes and desires of each other. The house can be totally personalized so that the future owner feels perfectly at home there. Interior work may also make it possible to optimize the living space, which is sometimes poorly distributed in some old homes, and to acquire thus a maximum of space.
In addition, restoration offers the means to combine the modern way of life with the charm of the old one by creating spaces that can only be found in new buildings, such as an open kitchen. The renovation of the property will make it possible to rent it more easily.
Last but not least, older housings predominate on the real estate market and offers prime locations as a position on the waterfront or in the heart of the city centre.

 

Let’s check the cost for renovation a 100 sqm apartment in Altea

In the heart of the Altea area, a 100 m2 apartment (3 bedrooms) to renovate costs on average 110 000€ at the time of purchase. After work, the value of this same property should more than double and reach a selling price of 240 000€.
The average budget for a renovation varies according to various factors such as the area to be renovated, the materials used or the part or parts to be rehabilitated.

In order to obtain a quality result, the average budget for a renovation is 900€ per m2, i.e. 90,000€ for the total rehabilitation of a 100m2 surface area. In addition to the cost, you should take into account the average duration of this renovation work: it should last about 6 months.

 

Renovation work for a 100 sq m apartment	Minimum price	Maximum Price
Masonry, demolition, wall reconstruction and tiling	25,000€	35,000€
Stairs	4,000€	6,000€
Floors	2,500€	4,000€
Carpenter, beam recovery, wooden elements (doors)	2,000€	5,000€
Paintings (complete interior + exterior facade)	3,000€	6,000€
Roofing, cleaning and sanitation of the roof	4,000€	10,000€
Windows and glass doors (aluminum)	8,000€	12,000€
Plumbing and electricity (bathroom elements refurbished)	12,000€	15,000€
Fitted kitchen	5,000€	10,000€

 

How do we help you?

Carrying out work in a property is often synonymous with anxiety for the owner of the premises. We are aware of this and we manage for some of our customers on site renovation with local teams and make sure it runs smoothly.

Investing in a property to be renovated requires the assurance of being accompanied by professionals with a perfect knowledge of the market and the profession.
On the one hand, after having found the ideal property corresponding to the expectations of our customers, we guarantee the buyer peace of mind throughout the entire process by providing him with the competent companies with which it has already collaborated in order to take into account the loads the work to be done.
On the other hand, we also offer our customers the possibility to budget the amount of work by drawing up a precise diagnosis and making various estimates in order to have an overview and to allow the total amount of the property to be assessed after works. In addition to that, in order to offer maximum peace of mind to buyers, the agency can also take care of the entire administrative aspect of the process (authorizations, permits,…). Time and deadline management is a priority for us, which ensure to supervise the process and can set up, thanks to its partner law firm, a contract between the agency and the company carrying out the work in order to provide the ideal protection conditions and get an exhaustive execution of the latter (precise estimate, completion date, etc.).

Adding contractual penalties in the event of partial non-performance or delay of the contractual agreement due by the service provider company, is as wel part of the job
We are committed to supporting our customers before, during and after the purchasing process in order to provide a complete service and ensure regular follow-up to enable buyers to make a successful and secure transaction with complete peace of mind.

 

Ask our network at HowtobuyinSpain.com

In addition to our local property finders, How to buy in Spain as developed a network of local renovation teams.

If you are looking to buy in Spain, we would suggest that you read our earlier paper on Property hunting: 6 essential reasons for loving your Spanish real estate shopper. This paper is very interesting and gives you some of the important reasons why working with a property hunter is very useful for foreigners looking to buy in Spain. You will find specific samples our independent local partners worked on in Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. Here are our other “Case study” written on Madrid, Barcelona and Tenerife: Property hunting “Case study” in Madrid, Property hunting “Case study” in Barcelona and Property hunting “Case study” in Tenerife written by our local independent property finders.

Valérie, our local independent Property finder in Costa Blanca

Looking for a property hunter, a lawyer, an architect,… a local expert in Spain? Ask our network of independent local experts directly!

Valérie

Property finder in the Costa Blanca

Local independent partner of HTBIS Network

Check the full team of HTBIS or check our independent local partners

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Are there any Spanish bank repossessions left on the Costa Blanca?

Last year we wrote our article on the bank repossessions in Spain: Spanish bank repossessions: Your ultimate guide to 120.000 repossessed properties. Many foreigners started to check the Spanish real estate market since the crisis of 2008. Of course, prices are rising and currently are at 1.590€ per square meter but we wanted to check ten year after the crisis if there were any bank repossessions left on the Costa Blanca. We did the work for you.

We did the search for the Costa Blanca as, with the region of Murcia, the region of Alicante remains one of the cheapest where you can find sun 320 days per year, check here the monthly weather statistics for any Spanish, while being close to the sea. If you want to compare the prices of the different regions, have a look at our quarterly report: The Spanish property market: our detailed analysis of the top 20 markets!

Before starting, remember, the Spanish government helped to clean the situation arising from the crisis, thanks to pooling “bad assets” – understand, assets for which the mortgage was worth more than the property value.

Where can you find bank properties? First, you can find those at all the major Spanish banks. Second, you can find those at the Sareb. Sareb was created to manage the assets from many Spanish Banks.

What have we found?

We found many properties listed under 50.000€… even some under 20.000€ listed on all the Spanish bank portals publishing the bank repossessions.

In total, we found:

• more than 4.500 properties
• more than 1.400 plot of land
• more than 3.500 properties listed for less than 150.000€

Why buy a Spanish bank property?

Better financing conditions

• Aggressive price as the bank wants to take it off its balance sheet. This was true after the crisis, now we note that the banks are more and more greedy on one hand, on the other hand, bank sold from time to time all their portfolio of properties in one go.
• More lending: one of the big advantages is that you can get a bigger loan … up to 100% of the Value of the property. In general, foreigners would have difficult to get more than 70%. For more information about mortgages, read our most read article: Your definitive guide to your Spanish Mortgage: How to apply? How to get the best rates? or alternatively Have a quick look at our Spanish mortgage calculator to know your buying power.

We developed a detailed mortgage calculator: Payment schedule, monthly payments,…

• Better financing conditions: Find the current mortgage conditions in our last paper: What are the best Mortgage rates in Spain?

What is the current situation on Spanish foreclosures?

Why are there so many bank repossessions properties in Spain?

As you can see from our table “Returns and mortgages in Spain“, there are about 25 million properties in Spain. Before the crisis of 2008, about 0.8 million properties were sold per year in Spain.

In 2016, 456.000 properties were sold and 73.000 were foreclosed, i.e. less than 0.3% of the properties in Spain.

For 2017, 27.171 properties were foreclosed, (housing and others) i.e. 0.1% of all the properties existing in Spain.

In 2018, the number of foreclosed properties is strongly lower than in 2017.

It is very good news that the current economic situation in Spain is improving as you could read in our article we wrote earlier this month: Spanish GDP growth to remain strong up to 2021.

Look at the evolution of foreclosure in Spain in our earlier article.

Is it a good time to buy a bank repossessed property in Spain?

Most of the bank foreclosed properties will be off the market very soon. They were one of the main driving force for Spanish property prices to go down (with the economic situation and the fact that banks were lending less heavily). Right now, all those three forces are going in the opposite direction: we have fewer properties on the market, we have a nice economic activity and Spanish bank are lending more aggressively: What are the best Mortgage rates in Spain?

Last but not least, real estate prices are rising in Spain: check the chart of real estate price evolution before and after 2007:

We found an institutional investor buying bank repossessions in Spain for more than 10 years, so, we guess that it is not such a bad deal to buy bank properties.

Which regions have the highest foreclosure rate in Spain?

• Region of Murcia
• Andalusia
• Valencian community (of which the Costa Blanca)

Our Tips before buying a bank property:

• Don’t dream, if they are on the market, there could be a reason, be cautious.
• Read our useful paper on this: Our top 10 pieces of advice for buying your property in Spain
• Always hire a lawyer to check the situation of the property and to clear any legal hurdle. Find your property lawyer or tax adviser anywhere in Spain
• Technical check with an architect or property surveyor? Those properties could be old or new but unfinished or empty for a while… this means a lot of surprises.
• How to pay in £,$,¥ Pounds, Dollars, Francs, Yuan for my Spanish property?
• Study properties in the neighbourhood in order to make the perfect offer for the bank.
• Location not always terrific: pay attention to the location.
• Submit a bid directly to the branch manager, even better if you are a customer.
• Ask the local branch manager if they are properties not listed online.
• Have a look at all our best partners’ deals in Spain: we have the connections with local lawyers working for foreigners in many languages in all the Spanish regions and we have other interesting contacts in our network.

Your easy guide to help you find your foreclosed property in the Costa Blanca

How have we sorted the properties?

In order to help your Search, we have created a table with direct links towards those portals.

You will learn:

• How many residential properties are listed for each portal on the Costa Blanca? In total, we found more than 4.500 properties.
• How many properties are listed under €150.000 on the Costa Blanca?
• How many plot of lands are listed for sale on the Costa Blanca?

Of course, if you are looking for garage, trastero, offices or industrial properties, you can find those as well.

At the end of this section, you will find our exclusive table (easier to read on a computer, difficult to fit so many data in a readable table for mobile users, sorry) regrouping all the Spanish bank websites with the repossessed properties.

Our tip: As you know, some banks are more active than others in some regions. Always try to know which one you should check for your region… a small local bank could be much better than a large national bank for finding your dream property in a certain region.

Residential properties and Land repossessed on the Costa Blanca

The three real estate bank portals with the most Residential properties for sale in the Costa Blanca are:

1. Haya Real Estate: Haya Real Estate is the portal of Bankia. Bankia is the result of a merger of six smaller banks. They have more than 1.200 repossessed residential properties listed for the Costa Blanca.
2. Servihabitat: Servihabitat is the portal from “la Caixa Bank”. CaixaBank is the leading retail bank in Spain, with the largest customer base. They have more than 600 repossessed residential properties in the Costa Blanca.
3. Sareb: Sareb is a company created to manage assets from many Spanish banks. As of June 2017, the portfolio of Sareb has 39 billion euros, of which 30% is real estate. They have more than 500 repossessed residential properties on the Costa Blanca.
4. Altamirainmuebles: Altamirainmuebles is the real estate portal of Banco Santander, the largest bank in Spain. They have more than 500 bank repossessed homes on the Costa Blanca

Find more residential bank repossessions on our exhaustive table of all the Spanish bank web portals at the end of this article.

Land Bank repossessions in the Costa Blanca region:

The four real estate bank portals with the most plots for sale are:

1. Altamirainmuebles: Altamirainmuebles is the real estate portal of Banco Santander, the largest bank in Spain. They have more than 500 bank repossessed plot of land on the Costa Blanca
2. Sareb: Sareb is a company created to manage assets from many Spanish banks. As of June 2017, the portfolio of Sareb has 39 billion euros, of which 30% is real estate. They have more than 270 repossessed plot of land on the Costa Blanca.
3. Haya Real Estate: Haya Real Estate is the portal of Bankia. Bankia is the result of a merger of six smaller banks. They have more than 200 repossessed plot of land listed for the Costa Blanca.
4. Servihabitat: Servihabitat is the portal from “la Caixa Bank”. CaixaBank is the leading retail bank in Spain, with the largest customer base. They have more than 180 plot of land on the Costa Blanca.

Find more plot of land from bank repossessions on our exhaustive table of all the Spanish bank web portals at the end of this article.

Another good place to check is the official Spanish State portal for auctions (in Spanish)

From time to time, the Spanish State has to sell properties to recoup taxes or other, you have a list of properties per region:

The official Spanish State portal for auctions

Our full updated list of the Spanish bank real estate portals with bank repossessions

Move with right or left arrows to see all the data of this table

If you want you can find those Spanish bank real estate web portals on our web page regrouping all the real estate websites of the Spanish banks.

Last but not least, if you are about to buy in Spain, read our two very useful articles:

The cost of buying a property in Spain: What is the real cost of buying your Spanish Property?

The cost of owning a property in Spain: What is the real cost of owning your Spanish property?

Remember, the risks are higher if you buy a bank property from a bank. In Spain, furthermore, we would always advise you to work with a lawyer when you buy a property. He will make sure everything is fine. We developed privileged relationships with local lawyers very active with foreigners, Find your property lawyer or tax adviser anywhere in Spain

Before buying in any region, have a quick look at all our research on the top 20 Spanish Cities: Everything you ever wanted to know about the top 20 Spanish Cities real estate markets

Looking for an expert in Spain: Lawyer, Architect, Property Hunter, Mortgage? Ask us directly!

Stéphane

Senior Analyst and Strategist at HTBIS

Check the full HTBIS team here

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