¿Cuál es el precio medio del m² en Torrevieja?

El precio medio del m² en Torrevieja es 1800 €/m² aproximadamente. Tendencia: +9% last 3 years.

¿Qué escuelas internacionales hay cerca de Torrevieja?

The British School of Vega Baja (Cabo Roig, 10 min). ELIS Murcia (30 min). Phorms Hispano-German (private).

Costa Blanca Sur

Torrevieja

Q: ¿Qué rentabilidad de alquiler tiene una vivienda en Torrevieja?

Rentabilidad media: 7-9% gross in tourist rentals (high occupancy from June to September), 4-5% for long-term stays

84,000 habitantes · 47 km de Alicante

Torrevieja combines affordable prices with strong holiday rental demand, making it one of the most liquid real estate markets on the Costa Blanca. La Mata and Torrevieja Lagoons —declared a Nature Reserve and famous for their pink waters— and the microclimate, considered by the WHO among the healthiest in the world, have attracted Nordic retirees and Scandinavian buyers for decades.

The city offers over 20 km of coastline with urban beaches and coves, a well-kept seafront promenade and a vibrant international life with consolidated communities of British, Scandinavian, Russian and Belgian residents. The real estate market is highly diverse: bungalows in gated communities with shared pool from €80,000, beachside apartments, penthouses with terrace and modern villas in the northern coastal developments (Cabo Cervera, Lago Jardín).

Property turnover is very high (average holiday rental yield of 7.4% per year) and active inventory exceeds 100 properties at any given time. It's the ideal area for buyers looking for investment, second home or retirement with good connectivity (47 km to Alicante airport, 60 km to Murcia-Corvera).

Metros² medios

85 m²

Precio medio

1.850 €/m²

Rentabilidad alquiler

7,4% anual

Por qué Torrevieja

Microclima reconocido por la OMS como uno de los más saludables del mundo
Lagunas Rosadas declaradas Reserva Natural
20 km de costa con playas de bandera azul

Inhabitants

88,000

Price/m²

1,800 €

Airport

40 km

Sunny days

320/year

The capital of the expat community on the Costa Blanca South

Torrevieja is the most international city in the province: of 88,000 registered residents, nearly 50% are foreigners, with over 100 nationalities represented. It has the highest number of British, Polish, Russian, Scandinavian, and Romanian residents per capita in Spain. The city features two natural salt lagoons (Salinas de Torrevieja, one pink due to salt — an Instagram phenomenon), 20 km of coastline with beaches (La Mata, El Cura, Los Locos, Cabo Cervera), a large marina, public and private hospitals (Quirónsalud), shopping centers (Habaneras, Zenia Boulevard just 10 minutes away), all types of international supermarkets, and consulates from Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. There is a vibrant Polish community: weekly Catholic mass in Polish, supplementary Polish school, shops, restaurants, and dentists. It is known as the 'little Poland' of Spain.

Who is Torrevieja for?

Torrevieja is an area with affordable prices and an established expat community. It is perfect for the first purchase of Polish, British, Romanian, or Scandinavian retirees. It is also very popular as a vacation investment for rentals (high tourist demand + affordable costs). It is NOT a premium area — for that, you should look at Costa Blanca North.

International community

~50% of the registered population are foreigners (the highest in Spain).

Top nationalities

BritishPolishRussianUkrainianRomanianScandinavian

Services and education

International schools

• The British School of Vega Baja (Cabo Roig, 10 min)
• ELIS Murcia (30 min)
• Phorms Hispano-German (private)

Hospitals

• Torrevieja University Hospital (public, regional reference)
• Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital (private)
• IMED Clinic (private)

Supermarkets

• Mercadona x10 in the municipality
• Carrefour Habaneras
• Lidl x4
• Iceland (British)
• Polski Sklep (various)
• Russian Store

Lifestyle

Featured beaches

• La Mata Beach (Bandera Azul (Blue Flag), 2 km of sand)
• El Cura Beach (downtown)
• Los Locos Beach
• Cabo Cervera Beach

Iconic restaurants

• Casa Modesto (seafood)
• Restaurante Miguel (premium Mediterranean cuisine)
• Pizzeria Da Filippo
• Polski Smak (Polish cuisine)

Leisure and activities

Habaneras shopping center (downtown), Zenia Boulevard (10 min, the largest shopping center in Costa Blanca South with 150 stores), marina, natural park Lagunas de la Mata-Torrevieja (pink lagoons), Habaneras international coral competition, casino, and 6 golf courses within 15 minutes.

Real estate investment

60m² apartment 200m from the beach: €100,000-150,000. 90m² bungalow in a complex with pool: €130,000-220,000. Villa with private pool: €280,000-450,000. The best price/surface ratio in the entire province.

Average rental yield: 7-9% gross in tourist rentals (high occupancy from June to September), 4-5% for long-term stays

Price trend: +9% last 3 years

Pros and cons

Pros

+ Large and established expat community (50% foreigners)
+ Very affordable prices to start investing
+ 20 km of Blue Flag beaches
+ Public and private hospitals in the municipality
+ High profitability in tourist rentals (7-9%)

To consider

− Visible overbuilding (many blocks from the 80s-90s)
− Traffic congestion in July-August
− Far from Alicante airport (40 km)
− Perception of a 'crowded' area among premium buyers

Torrevieja vs Orihuela Costa

Torrevieja is a consolidated city (88K residents) compared to Orihuela Costa, which consists of residential developments. Torrevieja offers more urban services, while Orihuela Costa has newer developments and premium beaches. Prices are similar (€1,800 vs €2,000/m²).