The Costa Blanca's most anticipated developments this year

The Costa Blanca new-build market is at its most active in a decade. Developments sell before completion, prices rise and supply, though growing, cannot keep pace with demand. This article is not a developer catalogue — it is an orientation map of the zones generating the most interest in 2025-2026, what type of product is being built and at what prices.

Alicante city

Playa de San Juan and Cabo de las Huertas

The capital's most demanded area. New developments offer 2-3 bed flats with terrace, communal pool and sea views. Prices: €3 500-4 500/m² for frontline, €2 800-3 500/m² for second/third line. Premium near Cabo de las Huertas: €5 000/m².

PAU-4 and expansion zones

Higher-volume developments at €2 000-2 800/m². Pool, gardens, parking. Aimed at local first-home buyers and long-term rental investors.

Benalúa

Small full-rehabilitation developments in 1960s-70s buildings. Prices: €2 200-2 800/m². Almost-new in established urban location.

Northern Costa Blanca: premium consolidates

Benidorm-Finestrat

Most active northern market. New developments in Poniente and Finestrat: apartments and villas with sea views, premium communal areas. Prices: €3 000-5 000/m². Finestrat: quieter, greener alternative to Benidorm.

Calpe and Altea

More exclusive. Individual villas and small buildings (8-20 units) with contemporary design. Prices: €3 500-6 000/m². Limited supply, fast sales.

Jávea, Dénia, Moraira

The most premium market. Contemporary villas with private pool, garden, home automation, views. Prices: €4 000-7 000+/m² for villas; €3 000-4 500/m² for apartments. Almost exclusively international buyers. Demand exceeds supply.

Southern Costa Blanca: volume and accessibility

Orihuela Costa

Highest new-build volume. Residential urbanisations with pool, garden, parking, near beaches and golf. Prices: €2 000-3 200/m². Buyer: British, Scandinavian, Belgian, Dutch, increasingly Spanish remote workers.

Torrevieja

New-build boom after years of lower activity. North zone (La Mata, Los Balcones) and urban centre (rehabilitations). Prices: €2 200-3 000/m² standard; €3 000-3 800/m² beachfront.

Guardamar and Pilar de la Horadada

Emerging markets. Guardamar: €1 800-2 600/m². Pilar: €1 600-2 400/m². Urbanisations with pool and garden at prices no longer available elsewhere on the coast.

Santa Pola and El Campello: the transition

Both transitioning from fishing village to residential destination. Mid-to-high quality at €2 500-3 500/m². Proximity to Alicante (tram in El Campello, 20 km in Santa Pola) and Blue Flag beaches are the main arguments.

General trends 2025-2026

• Aerothermal as standard in mid+ quality.
• EV pre-installation mandatory (CTE).
• Premium communal areas: pool + garden is the minimum; mid-high adds gym, coworking, social room.
• Large terraces: post-COVID, 15-30 m² terraces are standard (double 10 years ago).
• Sustainability as a selling point: communal solar panels, recycled materials, low-water native planting.
• Prices rising 8-15 % YoY in 2024-2025. Expected moderation to 3-5 % in 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there too much new build? Bubble risk?

Not at current levels. New-build construction in Alicante province remains 40-50 % below 2006-2007 peak. Demand exceeds supply in most areas. Localised oversupply risk exists in southern areas with high activity (Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja), but market absorption is high thanks to international demand.

Is it better to wait for prices to drop?

2026 forecasts point to growth moderation (3-5 % vs 10-15 % in 2024-2025), not a fall. Land scarcity, rising construction costs and sustained demand make a significant drop unlikely short-term.

How do I find out about new developments?

Property portals (Idealista, Fotocasa), developer websites (Taylor Wimpey, TM Grupo, Grupo Lobe, AQ Acentor), local estate agents (often know about pre-launch phases first), and of course you can ask us directly.

Do developments sell out quickly?

In high-demand zones (San Juan, Jávea, Calpe, premium Benidorm), the best units sell in the first weeks. In areas with more supply (Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja, Guardamar), there is more time. If you know what you want, do not wait too long — but do not buy in haste without checking contract, guarantees and quality specs.

Is it better to buy from a large or small developer?

Large developers (Taylor Wimpey, TM Grupo) offer more financial guarantees, professional sales offices and standardised processes. Small ones may offer more customisation, better personal attention and sometimes better value. The key is not size but seriousness: verify bank guarantees, delivery track record and reviews from buyers of already-delivered projects.

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