ELITE WORLD ESTATES BLOG

Written by Lucyna Gacek on 30.01.2026 - 6m reading

Written by Lucyna Gacek on 30.01.2026 - 6m reading

Written by Lucyna Gacek on 30.01.2026 - 6m reading

Alicante, as the capital of the province and one of the key cities on Spain’s eastern coast, operates under very different conditions than typical holiday resorts. It is a fully developed Mediterranean city with year-round life, a labour market, universities, a port, advanced healthcare infrastructure and stable residential demand.

For buyers and investors, Alicante represents a higher-quality market with a higher entry threshold, but at the same time offers something that many resort locations lack: predictability, liquidity and long-term security.

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Alicante is not built around tourism alone. While beaches and climate play an important role, the city’s true strength lies in its scale, infrastructure and economic diversity. Understanding how Alicante functions on a daily basis — and how it is evolving — is essential before making a property decision.

Alicante has a population of over 330,000, making it the largest city in the province and one of the main urban centres in the region. Daily life here has a distinctly urban character – public institutions, businesses, universities, hospitals, public transport and infrastructure are designed primarily for permanent residents rather than seasonal visitors.

What makes Alicante unique is the natural integration of city life with the sea. Beaches such as Playa del Postiguet and Playa de San Juan are an integral part of everyday life, not merely seasonal attractions. The iconic Explanada de Españaconnects the city centre with the port and waterfront leisure zones, creating public spaces actively used throughout the year.

Compared to typical resort towns, Alicante is far less seasonal, which is crucial both for people planning to live here permanently and for investors focused on long-term value.

The property market in Alicante sits in the upper segment of Costa Blanca. This is driven by the city’s administrative role, strong local demand and limited supply in the most desirable locations.

Entering 2026, average asking prices range between €2,800 and €3,500 per m², depending on the district, property standard and proximity to the sea. Prime locations and high-quality properties reach higher price levels.

New-build apartments typically start from €300,000–350,000, while premium properties – especially in coastal zones – significantly exceed this threshold. Alicante is more expensive than typical southern Costa Blanca resort towns, yet remains competitive compared to Madrid or Barcelona.

The buyer profile in Alicante differs markedly from purely tourist-driven markets. The dominant groups include:

• professionals and senior managers,

• entrepreneurs and remote workers,

• families planning permanent residence,

• long-term foreign residents,

• investors focused on long-term rentals.

Strong domestic (Spanish) demand stabilises the market and reduces its sensitivity to economic cycles. A high proportion of purchases for primary residence positively impacts liquidity and resilience.

For buyers comparing different locations within the region, it is worth also looking at Torrevieja, which has a very different character and buyer profile, discussed in detail in the article Torrevieja – lifestyle, property prices and who buys there.

Alicante offers a wide range of districts suited to different lifestyles:

• Centro Tradicional and Ensanche Diputación – central areas with full access to services and transport,

• Benalúa – popular among locals and long-term tenants,

• Vistahermosa – higher-standard residential developments,

• Cabo de las Huertas – a prestigious coastal area,

• Playa de San Juan – one of the most sought-after residential locations in the region.

The city provides renowned private and international schools, including Newton College, European School of Alicante and King’s College, alongside public education and higher education institutions.

Healthcare includes both public and private facilities, with Hospital General Universitario de Alicante as a key reference centre. Green infrastructure is another advantage, including El Palmeral de Alicante, multiple city parks and the green slopes of Monte Benacantil surrounding Castillo de Santa Bárbara.

Alicante follows a long-term, balanced urban development strategy. Key projects include the new Parque Central, port modernisation, waterfront recreational zones and the reactivation of Ciudad de la Luz, strengthening the local labour market.

Rather than promising rapid price surges, Alicante offers stability, predictability and market resilience. For investors, this means lower risk; for residents, a high and sustainable quality of life.

Alicante is not for everyone. However, for those seeking a city that combines real urban life, access to the sea and long-term property market stability, it remains one of the most rational choices on Costa Blanca. If you are considering buying property in Alicante or wish to compare it with other locations in the region, contact us to discuss realistic options aligned with your plans.

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