Buy property in Benidorm: prices, areas and who it suits

To buy property in Benidorm, budget around €3,217 per square metre on the latest official valuation, and nearer €4,700 for resale flats on our listings. That puts it among the dearer Costa Blanca towns. You pay for two Blue Flag beaches, TRAM links, towers with views and a town that stays open all winter.

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How much does property cost in Benidorm?

Two sets of numbers matter: what valuers say homes are worth, and what sellers ask.

Spain's transport ministry put the average valuation at €3,217 per square metre in the second quarter of 2026, from 288 valuations. That is 15.7 per cent above the €2,780 of a year earlier, and about 40 per cent above the €2,293 of the second quarter of 2023.

Sellers ask more. On 31 October 2026 we had 25 resale flats and penthouses in Benidorm, with a median asking price of €520,000 and a median of €4,709 per square metre. That is a small sample, so read it as a snapshot. As a cross-check, Numbeo's crowd-sourced figures, updated on 2 October 2026 from 33 entries, put apartments at about €4,610 per square metre in the centre and €2,260 outside it.

What do Benidorm apartment prices look like by size?

These are the resale flats and penthouses on our list on 31 October 2026:

Add costs before you compare. Resale homes on the Costa Blanca pay ITP of 9 per cent since 1 June 2026, new builds pay VAT (IVA) at 10 per cent, and legal and official costs run up to 4 per cent. Allow up to 13 to 14 per cent on top of the listing price, so a €400,000 resale flat needs up to about €452,000. Our guide to purchase costs has the detail.

Many people search for Benidorm property under €100,000. At the official average, that buys about 31 square metres, which is a studio. Our cheapest flat was €249,000, and 11 of the 25 were at or under €500,000. See current homes for sale in Benidorm.

Which area of Benidorm is best to buy in?

About €1,900 per square metre separated Poniente from the town centre in the latest district split we could date, May 2025 asking prices reported by Alicante Plaza.

INE data for November 2024, the latest split by district we found, showed 4.9 tourist homes per 100 homes across town. The old town and port had 14.65, Levante 10.08 and Poniente 9.39. If you want settled neighbours, ask who lives in the block. Our Benidorm town guide has more.

What is high-rise living in Benidorm really like?

Alicante Plaza counted 39 buildings above 100 metres in September 2026, and a 230-metre residential tower is under construction in Poniente. So you are buying into a building as much as a home. The rewards are views, shared pools and sea air on a high terrace. These checks matter most.

• Age and condition. In the Comunitat Valenciana a residential building over 50 years old needs an inspection report, the IEEV.CV, registered by 31 December of the following year and renewed every 10 years. So a block finished in 1975 must have one by the end of 2026. Ask to see it.
• Community fees. Agency guides to the southern Costa Blanca put most apartments at €30 to €150 a month in 2026.
• Debts and one-off charges. The property answers for a seller's unpaid fees for the current year and the three before it. Get the community's debt certificate, then read the last minutes for any planned derrama, a one-off charge for work such as lifts or facades.
• Lifts. Ask how many there are and try them at a busy time. Think about the floor you could manage at 80, not just at 60.
• Noise. Visit after dark in a busy month. Bars on the busiest streets stay open late.

Our guide on how to check a property in Spain covers the wider paperwork.

Who does Benidorm suit, and who should look elsewhere?

Benidorm suits you if you want plenty on your doorstep and no car.

• Winter couples. The town keeps going out of season. A Hosbec survey of member hotels, reported by Alicante Plaza, showed 77.9 per cent occupancy in the first half of March 2026, with the British at 50.6 per cent of the market. January highs average 17°C at Alicante. Without a visa, UK citizens can stay 90 days in any 180 across Schengen. Irish citizens have no such limit.
• People who want British company. About 35 per cent of residents were from other countries in 2024, with the British among the largest groups.
• Retirees who want services close by. The public Hospital Marina Baixa is in nearby Villajoyosa. It had 285 beds in November 2025, with works planned to reach 398 and a first phase forecast for the end of 2026. HCB Benidorm and IMED Levante are private hospitals in town.
• Frequent travellers. ALSA buses are listed at about 45 minutes to Alicante-Elche airport, and Ryanair alone flies there from 24 UK and Irish airports this winter. TRAM Line 1 runs to Alicante city and Line 9 north to Altea, Calpe and Dénia.

Look elsewhere if you want a quiet August. Registered residents numbered 77,327 on 1 January 2025, but the town hall reported more than 365,000 people in summer 2023. Look elsewhere too if you want a garden, or the lowest price per square metre: Torrevieja's official valuation is about 30 per cent lower. Our guide to the best places to buy on the Costa Blanca compares the main towns.

Can you let a Benidorm flat to tourists?

Possibly, but never assume it. INE counted 2,564 tourist homes here in May 2026, or 4.24 per cent of all dwellings, against 2.38 per cent across Alicante province. That is down from 2,845 a year earlier. Know these rules before you reserve:

• Length of stay. A tourist home in the Comunitat Valenciana is let for up to 10 nights to the same guest.
• Town hall report. You need a favourable municipal planning compatibility report. In October 2025 Benidorm's council approved a new interpretation of its plan. Alicante Plaza reports that a home here must reach 38 square metres or have a linked parking space, and needs an occupancy licence.
• Your neighbours. Since 3 April 2025 you need the community's express approval, by a three-fifths majority.
• A registration does not simply pass to you. If you buy a registered home, you file your own declaration with a favourable report. Registrations run for five years.
• Enforcement. On 15 July 2026 the town hall reported 70 complaints covering 196 homes. Of these, 107 were compliant, 73 were still being inspected and 16 were proposed for sanction. The first four fines brought in just over €100,000.

Get the report and the community's position in writing first. From 1 December 2026, Real Decreto-ley 29/2026 is due to charge VAT at 10 per cent on furnished lets of up to 30 nights, unless the home is the landlord's main residence. Real Decreto-ley 28/2026 changes long lets too, and is due to roll leases on for five more years at a time from 15 November 2026 unless notice is given. Both were published but not yet validated on 31 October 2026, so treat them as provisional.

Numbeo puts a one-bedroom long let at about €897 a month in the centre and €745 outside it.

Is Benidorm a good way to invest in Costa Blanca property?

It can be, if you would happily use the flat yourself. The case for it is a long season and deep British demand. The case against starts with price. Valuations have climbed about 40 per cent in three years, and history cuts both ways: the town's average fell from €2,915 in the second quarter of 2006 to €1,507 ten years later. Today's €3,217 is above that old high, yet about 26 per cent below it after inflation.

Numbeo's crowd-sourced gross yields in October 2026 were 4.21 per cent in the centre and 6.82 per cent outside it. Those are before tax, costs and empty weeks. UK residents pay 24 per cent on gross rent, while Irish and other EU residents pay 19 per cent on rent less related costs. Our guide to rental yield in Spain shows how to get from gross to net, and our verdict on property investment in Spain sets out the national picture. If you need to borrow, start with our guide to mortgages for foreigners.

Frequently asked questions

Can British people buy property in Benidorm?

Yes. UK citizens can buy here and need no visa to own a home. The proposed 100 per cent tax on non-EU, non-resident buyers never became law and lapsed when parliament was dissolved. Spain votes on 29 November 2026. Without a visa you can stay 90 days in any 180.

How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Benidorm?

On 31 October 2026 our 11 two-bedroom resale flats asked between €249,000 and €716,000, with a median of €507,000 and a median size of 94 square metres. Allow up to 13 to 14 per cent on top of the listing price for taxes and fees before you make an offer.

Can you buy property in Benidorm for under €100,000?

It is hard. At the official average of €3,217 per square metre, €100,000 buys about 31 square metres. Our cheapest home on 31 October 2026 was €215,000 and our cheapest flat €249,000. A very small flat may also fall short of Benidorm's reported 38-square-metre test for tourist lets.

Which part of Benidorm is best to buy in?

Poniente and Levante beach asked the most in May 2025, at €4,523 and €4,143 per square metre. Rincón de Loix asked €2,956 and has long been popular with British visitors. The town centre, at €2,635, suits year-round living on a tighter budget. Choose by noise, walking distance and block, not the postcode alone.

Is Benidorm a good place to live or retire?

For many people, yes, if you want shops, bars, beaches and transport without a car. It has two Blue Flag beaches, TRAM lines and a large British community, with January highs near 17°C. It suits you less if you want peace in August, a garden or the cheapest price on the coast.

Can I rent out my Benidorm apartment to tourists?

Possibly. You need a favourable town hall compatibility report, approval from three-fifths of the community and your own registration with the regional tourism authority, even if the seller already held one. Stays run up to 10 nights per guest. Benidorm's council fines illegal lets, so confirm all of this in writing before you reserve.

Thinking about buying in Benidorm?

Tell us your budget and whether you want to live there, spend winters there or let the flat. We will show you what your money buys across town. Tripinvest ES is a licensed agency, and TripInvest UK Limited holds the licence RAICV 4221. We work with lawyers and banks, keep an eye on your deadlines and guide you in English from the first call to the notary. Our London office at 8 Royal Parade receives visitors without an appointment, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Our clients don't pay us commission. Call us on +44 20 3888 0008.

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Last checked: October 2026

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