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This guide helps you compare the main areas we cover across Costa Blanca South and the Mar Menor / Murcia side, so you can quickly narrow down where you would actually enjoy owning a home.
If you tell us your budget and what matters most (beach, golf, walkable, year-round, quieter, rental potential), we can shortlist a few good areas to start with.
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Quick navigation
- Costa Blanca South
- Torrevieja
- Los Balcones / Los Altos
- Punta Prima
- Playa Flamenca
- La Zenia
- Villamartin
- Dehesa de Campoamor
- Cabo Roig
- Aguamarina
- San Miguel de Salinas
- Ciudad Quesada
- Rojales
- Benijófar
- Guardamar del Segura
- Pilar de la Horadada
- Torre de la Horadada
- Orihuela Costa (overview)
- Golf areas (overview)
- Mar Menor / Murcia side
- San Pedro del Pinatar
- Lo Pagán
- Santiago de la Ribera
- San Javier
- Los Alcázares
- Sucina
- Fuente Álamo / Hacienda del Álamo Golf
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How to use this page
- Pick the lifestyle first (beach, golf, town, quieter residential)
- Choose a few areas that match your day-to-day preferences
- Then we shortlist properties that truly fit your budget and must-haves
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Costa Blanca South
Torrevieja
Best for: year-round town life, coastal atmosphere, amenities, and convenience.
Feel: lively and practical with beaches, promenades, restaurants and services. Great if you like having everything nearby.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses, some villas, plus urbanisations on the outskirts.
Good to know: ideal if you want a “real town” feel rather than a resort-only environment.
Los Balcones / Los Altos (Torrevieja area)
Best for: more space, residential comfort, and value compared to the centre.
Feel: established neighbourhoods with a community vibe and easy access to shops and main roads.
Property mix: villas, townhouses, some newer developments.
Punta Prima
Best for: seaside lifestyle with modern apartment options and strong convenience.
Feel: coastal and easy. Often suits buyers who want a simple lock-up-and-leave base near the sea.
Property mix: apartments and modern complexes, plus some townhouses.
Orihuela Costa (overview)
Best for: coastal neighbourhoods, holiday lifestyle, and strong rental appeal.
Feel: a collection of popular areas along the coast, each with its own character (beach areas, lifestyle areas, and residential urbanisations).
Property mix: lots of apartments and townhouses, plus villas in selected pockets.
Playa Flamenca
Best for: amenities, walkability and a strong lifestyle feel.
Feel: lively with shops, restaurants, and easy access to beaches and commercial centres.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses, urbanisations with pools.
La Zenia
Best for: beach lifestyle plus major amenities (including shopping).
Feel: popular and convenient, with strong appeal for holidays and rentals.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses, some villas.
Villamartin
Best for: golf lifestyle, community feel, and year-round activity.
Feel: well-known area with a strong international community and a popular plaza lifestyle.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses, and villas across many urbanisations.
Dehesa de Campoamor
Best for: greener coastal feel and a more spacious atmosphere near the sea.
Feel: relaxed, leafy in parts, with a quality coastal vibe.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses, some higher-end homes.
Cabo Roig
Best for: coastal charm, atmosphere, and strong holiday appeal.
Feel: popular for lifestyle and dining, with great proximity to the sea.
Property mix: apartments and townhouses; some premium pockets.
Aguamarina
Best for: easy beach access and relaxed coastal living.
Feel: calm and coastal, typically appealing for holidays and rentals.
Property mix: apartments and coastal urbanisations.
San Miguel de Salinas
Best for: value, a traditional Spanish town feel, and more space for your budget.
Feel: more local and traditional, with a calmer pace and strong value compared to coastal hotspots.
Property mix: town property, urbanisations, villas outside the centre.
Ciudad Quesada
Best for: residential comfort, space, and a community feel.
Feel: established with a strong international community, popular for longer stays and year-round living.
Property mix: villas, plus townhouses and apartments in urbanisations.
Rojales
Best for: Spanish town atmosphere plus proximity to Quesada and the coast.
Feel: local town life with easy access to popular residential areas nearby.
Property mix: town property, some newer developments, villas in surrounding areas.
Benijófar
Best for: modern village lifestyle and value in newer homes.
Feel: friendly village with good everyday amenities and a strong community vibe.
Property mix: many modern new build villas and townhouses, plus village property.
Guardamar del Segura
Best for: wide sandy beaches, natural surroundings, and a calmer coastal town feel.
Feel: relaxed coastal town known for beach and nature.
Property mix: apartments near town and beach, plus houses and newer developments.
Pilar de la Horadada
Best for: value, Spanish town feel, and modern development options near the coast.
Feel: a working Spanish town with strong everyday amenities and easy access to beaches.
Property mix: town property, many modern new build options, plus coastal urbanisations.
Torre de la Horadada
Best for: beach lifestyle with a charming coastal feel.
Feel: relaxed seaside atmosphere with great beaches and a “proper holiday” vibe, yet still close to everyday amenities.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses and some newer developments near the coast.
Good to know: popular with buyers who prioritise being near the sea and enjoying a coastal lifestyle.
Golf areas (quick guide)
- Villamartin: social, well-known, strong year-round activity.
- Las Ramblas: greener feel, quieter, popular for golf lovers.
- Campoamor Golf: established, convenient, good lifestyle balance.
- La Finca: resort feel, quality environment, often suits buyers seeking a premium-style setting.
- Vistabella: modern development options and good value in newer builds.
Mar Menor / Murcia side
San Pedro del Pinatar
Best for: lively Spanish town feel near the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean.
Feel: practical and year-round, with strong local life and easy accessern developments in and around the area.
Lo Pagán
Best for: Mar Menor lifestyle, promenades, and a relaxed coastal feel.
Feel: seaside atmosphere with easy walking routes and a strong holiday and weekend vibe.
Property mix: apartments and coastal homes near the water.
Santiago de la Ribera
Best for: classic Mar Menor promenade lifestyle and a relaxed coastal town feel.
Feel: very walkable in parts, with beaches and a calm, easy pace.
Property mix: apartments and townhouses, plus some newer options.
San Javier
Best for: practical year-round living close to Mar Menor areas.
Feel: more local and functional, great for buyers who want amenities and easy access to nearby coastal areas.
Property mix: town property, apartments, and developments in surrounding areas.
Los Alcázares
Best for: beach life on the Mar Menor and a strong holiday feel.
Feel: relaxed seaside town atmosphere with promenades and an easy lifestyle.
Property mix: apartments, townhouses and some villas.
Sucina
Best for: value, space, and a calmer inland village feel within reach of the coast.
Feel: quieter and more traditional, suits buyers who want peace and are happy to drive to beaches.
Property mix: village property and modern development options nearby.
Fuente Álamo / Hacienda del Álamo Golf
Best for: standout value, space, and a resort-style golf environment.
Feel: calm, open and spacious, ideal if you want a relaxed setting with modern homes and strong value.
Why we like it: we’ve sold multiple new builds here and it consistently offers excellent value for what you get.
Typical new build value (examples)
- 2 bed apartment from €154,000
- 2 bed townhouse with private pool from €180,000
- 3 bed villa with private pool from €254,000
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