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A calmer life in Spain starts with seeing it for yourself.

Buying in Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca South

Clear, independent guidance on costs, taxes and areas, then a personal visit to see homes with someone who knows the ground.

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Why Torrevieja

Torrevieja sits on Spain's southern Costa Blanca, with ten kilometres of beaches, a pink salt lake, and prices that go further than on the Costa del Sol. It is also one of the most international towns in Spain: official notary figures show foreign buyers accounted for most home sales there between June 2025 and May 2026. You would not be the only one making the move.

Value for the budget

Apartments and villas at prices well below many other Spanish coastal towns, from compact flats to detached homes.

Easy to reach

Alicante and Murcia airports are close, with direct flights from the UK and across Europe, so it is easy to visit often, whether you live there or use it part of the year.

A community already there

British, Dutch, Belgian, Scandinavian and Polish residents live here year-round, so services and company are close at hand.

Rules are changing. Spain has proposed a tax on property bought by non-EU, non-resident buyers, which includes buyers from the UK. At our last check in October 2026 it had not become law. Our guide explains what it could mean for you and what to check before you commit.

How it works

  1. Read the guide

    Start with the free buyer's guide: the buying process, the full costs, and the questions to ask.

  2. Talk it through

    A short call to understand your budget, timing and what you want from a Spanish home. No pressure, and no obligation.

  3. Visit, one household at a time

    If it makes sense, we arrange a short visit with viewings chosen for you. You book your own flights and accommodation, so you stay in control of your money and your plans.

  4. Our Spanish partner handles the paperwork

    Property sourcing, the NIE number, legal work and mortgage options are all managed by our partner in Spain. We stay in touch with you throughout, and afterwards too.

What the guide covers

  • The buying processEach step from reservation to completion, and who does what.In the guide
  • Costs and taxesPurchase taxes, legal fees, ongoing costs and how to budget.In the guide
  • Residency and the tax proposalWhat the residency rules and the proposed tax on non-EU buyers could mean for you.In the guide
  • Choosing an areaTorrevieja's neighbourhoods and nearby towns compared.In the guide
  • Mortgages and fundingBorrowing for a Spanish purchase when you live abroad.In the guide

Get the free buyer's guide

Tell us a little about your plans and we will send the guide by email. The details help us point you to the right information and, if you want one, arrange a call.

We never sell your details.

Who we are, and how we are paid

The Mediterranean Life helps buyers from the UK and beyond explore homes in Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca South. We introduce buyers to a Spanish partner who sources properties and manages the legal, NIE and mortgage work.

If you buy through our partner, they pay us a commission once the purchase completes. You should still take your own independent legal advice before you commit to anything.