Cabo Roig – guide for property buyers on the Costa Blanca
Cabo Roig is a seaside villa development in Orihuela Costa in the south of the Costa Blanca. It lies about 52 km from Alicante-Elche airport and about 48 km from Región de Murcia airport in Corvera, and the residents are mainly foreigners from northern Europe.
Climate and location
The climate is Mediterranean: more than 320 sunny days a year, mild winters and warm summers. The development lies on flat terrain about a dozen metres above sea level, and a promenade runs along the coast.
What to see
The 16th-century Torre Vigía watchtower on the headland, built to watch the coast for Barbary pirates, two Blue Flag beaches – La Caleta (about 287 m) and Cala Capitán (about 157 m), a small marina for yachts up to 15 m, restaurants by the beach, and the Villamartín and Campoamor golf courses nearby.
Property in Cabo Roig
Cabo Roig is dominated by villas on large plots and by apartments and bungalows close to the beach. See current apartments on the Costa Blanca and houses on the Costa Blanca — no commission is charged to the buyer with us.
See also our guides to nearby towns: Torrevieja, Punta Prima, San Miguel de Salinas, Pilar de la Horadada. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cabo Roig from the airport?
Cabo Roig is about 52 km from Alicante-Elche airport and about 48 km from Región de Murcia airport (Corvera), usually about 40–45 minutes by car on the AP-7 motorway.
What costs should you add when buying property in Cabo Roig?
Cabo Roig is in the Valencian Community: ITP tax on a resale purchase is about 10% (9% below €1m from June 2026). For new properties you pay 10% VAT and 1–1.5% AJD tax. Including the notary and the registry, costs are usually about 12% (resale) or 12–14% (new).
Is it worth buying property to rent out in Cabo Roig?
Cabo Roig attracts tourists with its Blue Flag beaches, marina and restaurants, so rental demand is stable, especially in summer. Short-term rental requires registration, and the homeowners’ association or the municipality may introduce restrictions – we check this before the purchase.