El Albir – guide for property buyers on the Costa Blanca
El Albir (L’Albir) is a seaside town in the municipality of L’Alfàs del Pi, north of Benidorm and right next to Altea. It has a promenade, a beach, a lighthouse and direct access to the Serra Gelada natural park, yet is calmer than neighbouring Benidorm.
Location and life here
El Albir lies between Altea and Benidorm, at the foot of the Serra Gelada massif. You can reach Benidorm in a dozen or so minutes and Altea in a few. The town lives all year round: it has shops, restaurants, bars along the promenade and good road connections to the AP-7 motorway. The climate is Mediterranean, with mild winters and many sunny days.
What to see
A promenade and the Playa del Albir beach stretch along the sea, and on the headland stands the Faro del Albir lighthouse, which houses the information centre of the Serra Gelada park. The natural park with its cliffs and walking paths extends between Albir and Benidorm. In the town you can also see the remains of a Roman villa.
Property in El Albir
In El Albir and the area you will find apartments near the beach, modern villas and houses with sea and mountain views. See current apartments on the Costa Blanca and houses on the Costa Blanca — no commission is charged to the buyer with us.
World Residence offers in El Albir
Our current offer in El Albir includes apartments at prices from about €520k. Looking for something specific, for example within a given budget or close to the beach? Write to us and we will check what we can propose. When buying with our help you pay no commission.
See also our guides to nearby towns: Calpe, Altea, Polop, Benidorm. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is El Albir from the airport?
El Albir is about 65 km from Alicante-Elche airport, usually about an hour by car on the AP-7 motorway. It is about 8 km to Benidorm.
Who is El Albir for?
For people who want to live by the sea in a smaller, calmer town, but have Benidorm and Altea close by. It works well as a permanent home or a second home.
What are the costs of buying property in El Albir?
El Albir is in the Valencian Community: on a resale purchase you pay ITP tax of about 10% (from June 2026, 9% for properties below €1m), and on new builds 10% VAT and 1–1.5% AJD tax. Together with the notary, the registry and the lawyer, costs are about 12% for resale and 12–14% for new builds.
Does World Residence charge the buyer a commission?
No. On offers from us the buyer does not pay us a commission.