Apartments for Sale in Alicante: The 2026 Buyer's Guide
Alicante offers the best value Mediterranean city living in Spain — beachfront flats, city-centre homes and new builds. Here's everything you need to know about buying an apartment in Alicante.
Why Buy an Apartment in Alicante?
Alicante city offers the complete package — a beautiful old town, Postiguet beach in the city centre, Santa Bárbara castle overlooking the bay, and an international airport just 15 minutes away.
It's also one of Spain's best value coastal cities. Apartment prices here are roughly half of what you'd pay in Barcelona or the Costa del Sol, with rental yields of 6–8% — among the highest in Spain.
Alicante Apartment Prices in 2026
- City centre flats: from €90,000
- Beachfront apartments: from €180,000
- New build flats: from €120,000
- Luxury penthouses: from €350,000
The average price per square metre is around €1,600 — making Alicante one of Spain's most affordable provincial capitals.
Best Areas for Alicante Apartments
Playa San Juan
A long sandy beach with modern apartment blocks. Popular with families and international buyers. 2-bed flats from €150k.
Centro (Old Town)
Charming historic streets, tapas bars, and the cathedral. Smaller flats (60–80m²) but full of character. From €100k.
Albufereta
A quiet residential area with a small beach and sea views. Popular with retirees. From €150k.
San Blas
A modern, affordable district popular with young professionals. Great transport links. From €90k.
Vistahermosa
An upscale residential area with larger apartments and green spaces. From €200k.
The Buying Process
- Get your NIE number — see our NIE guide
- Open a Spanish bank account
- Find your apartment and make an offer
- Reservation contract — €3,000–€5,000
- Lawyer due diligence — check community debts (important for apartments)
- Sign at the notary
- Register and pay taxes — ITP is 10% in the Valencia region
Budget 10–14% for costs. See our buying costs guide.
Community Fees & Running Costs
Apartment living in Spain comes with community fees (gastos de comunidad) for building maintenance:
- Standard building: €40–€80/month
- Building with lift & pool: €80–€150/month
- Luxury complex: €150–€300/month
Always ask for the community fee and check for any pending special assessments before buying.
IBI (Council Tax)
The Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles is an annual property tax based on the rateable value (valor catastral):
- 1-bed flat: €200–€350/year
- 2-bed flat: €300–€500/year
- 3-bed beachfront: €400–€700/year
Getting to Alicante
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is one of Spain's busiest, with direct flights from:
- London (Gatwick, Stansted, Luton)
- Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Belfast
- Dublin, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Scandinavian cities
The airport is just 15 minutes from the city centre by bus or taxi.
Alicante vs Other Costa Blanca Areas
| Area | Avg 2-bed price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Alicante city | €120k–€180k | City living + beach |
| Torrevieja | €90k–€140k | Budget beachfront |
| Benidorm | €100k–€200k | Nightlife & high-rise |
| Villamartín | €100k–€180k | Golf & expat community |
See our Torrevieja and Costa Blanca area guides for more options.
Next Steps
Alicante offers genuine value — a beautiful Spanish city with a beach, an airport, and apartment prices that still make sense. With the right advice, it can be your Mediterranean home.
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