Torrevieja – guide for property buyers on the Costa Blanca

Torrevieja is a seaside town in the province of Alicante (Costa Blanca), home to about 98,500 people, around 45 km from Alicante-Elche airport. Known for its salt lakes, promenade and mild climate, it is a popular choice with foreigners. What sets it apart from other Costa Blanca towns is that prices per square metre are still moderate and the choice of apartments, bungalows and villas is very wide.

Climate and location

The climate is semi-arid: the average annual temperature is about 18.5°C, with an average of about 8 hours of sun a day. Winters are mild and summers hot and dry. You can reach Alicante-Elche airport in about 45 minutes and Murcia-Corvera airport in about 30 minutes.

What to see

The Las Salinas de Torrevieja Nature Park (two lagoons, the so-called pink lakes, formerly a salt-extraction centre), the Sea and Salt Museum, the S-61 Delfín submarine as a floating museum, Parque de las Naciones, the Aquapolis water park, and the beaches and promenade.

How much property costs in Torrevieja (October 2026)

According to market data from October 2026 the average asking price is about €2,600/m², for both apartments and houses. Over the past year prices have risen by between a few and about a dozen percent, depending on the district and type of property. Treat these values as indicative.

In practice the typical asking price is about €250k for an apartment, about €320k for a penthouse, about €200k for a bungalow and about €540k for a villa. For €100–150k you will usually buy a renovated 1–2-room flat in the centre, and for €150–300k a 3-room flat close to the beach or a terraced or semi-detached house.

Districts of Torrevieja – where to look

• Centre – close to the promenade, shops and port; flats are usually in the €120–280k range.
• Playa del Cura and Acequión – a few minutes from the beach, many new apartments; about €140–350k.
• La Siesta and El Limonar – calmer, leafy residential areas with bungalows and villas, with asking prices higher than in the centre.
• Los Balcones – a wide offer, from apartments to villas, including with a view of the lake.
• La Mata and Punta Prima – towards the south, closer to beaches outside the town centre; houses and bungalows.

New build or resale

In Torrevieja new and second-hand flats are offered in roughly equal numbers. The resale market is mostly buildings from the 1980s–2000s, often cheaper to buy but needing renovation. New builds are bought directly from the developer, with a warranty and a modern standard. Additional costs differ: for resale it is about 10% ITP tax, for new builds 10% VAT and 1.5% AJD tax. You will find the full breakdown in our guide to costs and taxes in Spain.

Who Torrevieja is for

For people looking for a large foreign community, good infrastructure (shops, hospital, services all year round) and reasonable prices compared with other towns on the coast. It is a popular choice for a holiday home and for longer stays. It is worth remembering that the town is sprawling and can be crowded in summer, so some clients prefer calmer estates in the area.

Property in Torrevieja

In the area you will find apartments close to the beaches and houses and villas on calmer estates. La Mata, Punta Prima and Cabo Roig are also nearby. 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 Torrevieja

Our current offer in Torrevieja includes apartments at prices from about €185k and houses from about €405k. 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: Los Montesinos, La Mata, Punta Prima, Cabo Roig. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.

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