Buyer guide · July 2026
The best areas to buy on the Costa Blanca
The best areas to buy a home on the north Costa Blanca are Dénia, Jávea (Xàbia), Moraira, Calpe and Altea: five towns across the Marina Alta and Baixa, each with a different price, vibe and buyer profile. This guide helps you choose yours.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Moraira and Jávea are the most exclusive (villas at €1–3M); Calpe and Dénia are the most liquid and varied in price.
- Altea is the most cultural and characterful (white old town + Altea Hills).
- Dénia and Calpe live all year round; Moraira is the most discreet.
- The international community is strong: British, Dutch, German and Belgian buyers all along the coast.
Quick comparison of the 5 areas
The north Costa Blanca (the Alicante coastline) holds some of the Mediterranean’s best places to buy a home: an exceptional year-round climate, sandy beaches and rocky coves, and an established international community. Here is the at-a-glance comparison.
| Area | Best for | Price | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dénia | Year-round living, families | Mid-high | Marina town, gastronomy |
| Jávea (Xàbia) | View villas, coves | High | International, natural |
| Moraira | Premium second home | Very high | Discreet, exclusive |
| Calpe | Investment and rental | Mid | Beaches, year-round life |
| Altea | Character and art | High | Cultural, cosmopolitan |
Dénia — the capital of the Marina Alta
Dénia is the most urban and complete option: a marina, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, sandy beaches at Les Marines and rocky coves at Les Rotes, all beneath the Montgó. It lives as well in January as in August, with a direct ferry to the Balearics and Alicante and Valencia airports within an hour.
It suits families and anyone who wants town amenities without giving up the sea. The price range is wide: apartments from ~€200,000 and villas in Les Rotes or with Montgó views above a million.
Jávea (Xàbia) — villas, coves and an international community
Jávea is one of the most sought-after areas: crystalline water, the Cabo de San Antonio, the Montgó and coves like La Granadella. Its international community is among the most established in Spain. The Arenal is its one sandy beach; the rest are coves.
It is the view-villa area par excellence (Balcón al Mar, Tosalet). Prices are high and demand is strong from British, German and Nordic buyers.
Moraira — the most exclusive and discreet
Moraira (in the Teulada municipality) means quiet exclusivity: a town that grew without overcrowding, with El Portet and high-end villas in Benimeit and La Cometa. It is the most premium market of the five, with villa prices above the average.
Ideal for a quality second-home buyer from central and northern Europe who values privacy and proximity to the sea without crowds.
Calpe — the most liquid and varied
Calpe blends the symbol of the Peñón de Ifach, two large sandy beaches and a range from beachfront apartment to view villa. It is a liquid market that lives all year, with strong national and international demand.
It is the best entry point on price and for investment/rental: apartments from ~€150,000 and front-line well above.
Altea — character, art and the best sunsets
Altea is the cultural jewel: a white old town crowned by the blue dome, an elegant seafront promenade and the view villas of Altea Hills. It stands for good taste, galleries and a cosmopolitan feel.
Ideal for the cultural, premium buyer after character and views. Prices are high in the old town and in Altea Hills.
How to choose your area
If you want year-round town life and family amenities, look at Dénia or Calpe. If you want a view villa and an established international community, Jávea. If you prioritise exclusivity and privacy, Moraira. If character, art and a charming town move you, Altea.
At Terranova we know all five areas and value with real data. Tell us how you want to live and we’ll prepare a tailored selection.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the cheapest area of the north Costa Blanca?
- Of these five, Calpe and Dénia offer the most accessible entry range (apartments from ~€150,000–200,000), while Moraira and Jávea are the priciest due to their villa-dominated markets.
- Which is the best area for families?
- Dénia and Calpe are the most complete for year-round living, with amenities, schools and sandy beaches; both connect well to Alicante and Valencia.
- Where do foreigners buy on the Costa Blanca?
- The international community spreads across the whole north coast: British and Dutch buyers are very strong in Moraira and Jávea, with notable German demand in Dénia and Jávea.
- Which area is best for rental investment?
- Calpe stands out for its liquidity and steady holiday demand; Dénia also performs well all year. We advise with yield data by area.
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