Costa Blanca Norte
Finestrat
7,800 habitantes · 55 km de Alicante
Finestrat is the discreet residential face of the Benidorm area. The historic village sits at the foot of the Puig Campana (1,408 m), a visual reference of the entire northern Costa Blanca, while the coastal strip — new-build developments with modern villas — has seen orderly growth over the last decade. It is one of the few Costa Blanca municipalities with turnkey premium villas of recent construction, on generous plots and with privileged sea and mountain views.
The real estate offer is clearly segmented: new-build modern villas (average price €600,000–€1,200,000) in developments such as Sierra Cortina, Balcón de Finestrat or Terra Marina; apartments in residential complexes with shared pool from €180,000; and traditional rehabilitated houses in the historic centre. The typical buyer is international (Belgian, Dutch, Norwegian) looking for a modern home with high specifications and proximity to services.
Cala de Finestrat, one of the few virgin coves accessible on foot in the area, is the main tourist attraction, along with the nearby golf courses (Bonalba, Las Rejas) and Benidorm's shopping just 4 km away. Connectivity via the AP-7 to Alicante (55 km, 35 min) is excellent.
Metros² medios
180 m²
Precio medio
3.450 €/m²
Rentabilidad alquiler
4,8% anual
Por qué Finestrat
- Pueblo de montaña con villas premium en urbanizaciones modernas
- Frontera con Benidorm: comercio, ocio y servicios sin la masificación
- Cala de Finestrat: una de las pocas calas vírgenes accesibles a pie
Inhabitants
7,000
Price/m²
2,400 €
Airport
40 km
Sunny days
320/year
The mountain village with premium views of Benidorm
Finestrat has two very different areas: the original white village at 200m altitude under Puig Campana (1,410m, the second highest mountain in the province) and the coastal area (Cala Finestrat) bordering Benidorm. The upper area is for those seeking tranquility with views of the mountains; the coastal area provides access to full services (La Marina shopping center, Terra Mítica, hospital). The municipality is experiencing double-digit growth due to a combination of relatively affordable prices and proximity to Benidorm without being in Benidorm. It features new premium developments like Sierra Cortina (residential with a golf course) and high-end new construction projects (towers with sea and Puig Campana views).
Who is Finestrat for?
Finestrat attracts buyers looking for both mountain and sea: European families with young children (better quality of life than central Benidorm), investors in new builds (many premium residential promotions), active retirees who value hiking and beach, and Belgian/Dutch/British buyers with a sporty profile.
International community
~40% of the registered population is foreign.
Top nationalities
Services and education
International schools
- • Lope de Vega International (Benidorm, 5 min)
- • Costa Blanca International (10 min)
- • Sierra Bernia (Alfas, 15 min)
Hospitals
- • IMED Levante Hospital (5 min)
- • Benidorm Clinic (5 min)
- • Marina Baixa public hospital (15 min)
Supermarkets
- • Mercadona
- • Lidl
- • Aldi
- • La Marina Shopping Center (Carrefour, Decathlon, 60 stores)
Lifestyle
Featured beaches
- • Cala Finestrat (virgin cove)
- • Playa Poniente Benidorm (5 min)
- • Cala del Tio Ximo (10 min)
Iconic restaurants
- • El Rincón de Pepe (white village)
- • Stay Restaurant (Sierra Cortina)
- • La Cala (seafront)
Leisure and activities
Hiking Puig Campana (the second highest mountain in the province), Aqualandia + Terra Mítica + Aqua Natura within 10 minutes, Sierra Cortina golf (24 holes), La Marina shopping center (the largest outdoor mall on the Costa Blanca), and Benidorm for nightlife and events.
Real estate investment
New build apartment in Sierra Cortina with sea views: €280,000-450,000. Modern villa with pool in Balcón Finestrat: €480,000-900,000. Renovated rural house in the white village: €220,000-380,000. Premium promotions like Spaca, Be Yourself: up to €1.5M.
Average rental yield: 6-7.5% gross rental yield (preferred by European families)
Price trend: +18% last 3 years (the highest increase on the Costa Blanca)
Pros and cons
Pros
- + Mountain + sea simultaneously (Puig Campana + beach)
- + High-quality new builds on the rise
- + Proximity to Benidorm services without being in Benidorm
- + The highest price increase on the Costa Blanca (+18%)
- + Private IMED hospital just 5 minutes away
To consider
- − The white village and the coast are separated by 4-5 km
- − A lot of new construction underway (noise from construction)
- − Some developments are still isolated (car needed)
- − Dense traffic near Benidorm in July-August
Finestrat vs Benidorm
Finestrat is the sophisticated Benidorm without the crowds: same attractions 5 minutes away but premium residential. Price in Finestrat €2,400/m² vs Benidorm €2,400/m² (similar but Finestrat has more new builds).
Propiedades activas en Finestrat
VILLA
650,000 €
215 m²
APARTAMENTO
339,900 €
88 m²
VILLA
2,900,000 €
550 m²
VILLA
699,900 €
330 m²
VILLA
790,000 €
230 m²
VILLA
630,000 €
213 m²