Exclusive homes line the Spanish coast, where property prices have soared but bargains can still be found in some areas.
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Dreaming of a life by the sea? You’re not alone – Spain’s beaches are hotter than ever, and not just because of the sun.
Property prices along the coast are soaring, fuelled by a shortage of homes for sale and rent. According to the latest data from Pisos.com, buying a home by the beach now costs nearly 5% more than last year, while rents have jumped by over 8%. For some, snapping up that seaside flat is feeling less like a dream and more like mission impossible.
It’s not just second homes that are causing a stir. As city prices climb, many Spaniards are now moving to the coast for good, ditching the idea of a holiday escape and making the beach their main address. “The line between first and second home has basically vanished,” explains Ferran Font, research director at Pisos.com. Demand has exploded, competition is fierce, and the same flat that used to host holidaymakers now doubles as someone’s permanent pad.
Where are Spain’s most expensive and cheapest coastal homes?
So, which stretch of Spanish coast will cost you the most? The crown for priciest beach property goes to Costa del Garraf, with an eye-watering average sale price of €550,057. The Balearic Islands aren’t far behind at €479,315, and the Costa Vasca comes in at €432,209. If your budget doesn’t stretch that far, there’s hope: the Costa de Almería is Spain’s cheapest coastal spot for buyers, with homes averaging €140,115. The Rías Altas and Costa Cálida are also wallet-friendly options, sitting at €161,982 and €168,730 respectively.
Interestingly, prices have only moved one way this year—up. The biggest jumps have hit the Canary Islands (up 9.03 per cent), the Costa del Sol (up 8.99 per cent), and the Costa Cálida (up 8.64 per cent). No stretch of the Spanish coast has actually seen prices dip compared to last year.
Renting on the beach: Where’s still affordable?
Fancy renting instead? Get ready for a shock on the Balearic Islands, where average weekly rents have soared to €2,549. Costa Brava and Costa del Garraf are also in the top league, both topping €1,500 per week. On the other hand, if you want sand between your toes without breaking the bank, look towards Almería (€527/week), the Rías Altas (€553/week), or the Rías Baixas (€554/week). These are the last refuges of affordable beach rentals in Spain.
Rental prices are on the rise everywhere, with the sharpest increases seen in the Canaries (up 15 per cent), the Costa del Sol (up 12.5 per cent), and the Costa Blanca (up 10.7 per cent). Not a single coastal region has seen rents fall this year, so if you’re hoping for a bargain, you might want to get in quick.
Is a beach home in Spain still a good investment?
Despite the price hikes, experts say a property near the sea remains a solid bet. As Ferran Font points out, Spain keeps smashing tourism records, and there’s always someone keen to rent a place by the water. On average, it now takes around 29 years to recoup the cost of a coastal property if you let it out for eight weeks and enjoy it yourself for two—down from 30 years last year. And the average rental yield is inching up too, from 2.66 per cent in 2024 to 2.75 per cent in 2025.
So, whether you’re chasing the luxury lifestyle or simply looking for an affordable place to soak up the sun, Spain’s coasts have never been in higher demand—or more divided by price. The only question is: will you find your own slice of paradise, or just watch from the sand?
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