Punta Prima – guide for property buyers on the Costa Blanca
Punta Prima lies where Torrevieja meets Orihuela Costa in the province of Alicante, in the south of the Costa Blanca. The residents are mainly English-speaking northern Europeans, and Alicante-Elche airport is about 51 km away.
Climate and location
The climate is Mediterranean: about 320 sunny days a year, little rainfall and an average annual temperature of about 19.8°C. Winters are mild and summers warm, so the property can be used all year round.
What to see
The Blue Flag Punta Prima beach, the intimate coves of Cala Piteras and Playa Rocío del Mar, the Punta Marina, La Campana and Zeniamar shopping centres and the nearby Zenia Boulevard, one of the largest shopping centres in the region.
Property in Punta Prima
In Punta Prima you will find apartments and bungalows close to the beach and villas in the surrounding developments. 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 Punta Prima
Our current offer in Punta Prima includes apartments at prices from about €364k. 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: La Mata, Torrevieja, Cabo Roig, San Miguel de Salinas. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Punta Prima from the airport?
Punta Prima is about 51 km from Alicante-Elche airport and about 56 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 Punta Prima?
Punta Prima 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 Punta Prima?
Punta Prima attracts tourists with its Blue Flag beach and shopping facilities, 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.