1. Alicante: The #1 Province for Foreign Property Buyers in Spain
Is Alicante a good place to invest in 2026? Yes.
Alicante is Spain's #1 province for foreign buyers for 10 consecutive years. In Q3 2025, 43.29% of all sales went to foreign buyers (vs 13.6% national average). The province closed 2025 with a record 54,767 transactions and +11.7% price growth, offering 5-6% net rental yields.
Best entry budget: €150k-€350k in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Playa San Juan.
If you want to invest where international demand is proven, invest in Alicante. According to the Colegio de Registradores Anuario 2025, 43.29% of all property sales in Alicante province in Q3 2025 were to foreign buyers. That's almost 1 in 2 homes. No other province comes close:
Alicante: 43.29%
Málaga: 31.8%
Tenerife: 29.6%
Balearic Islands: 29.4%
Spanish national average: 13.6%
Alicante also set an absolute record: 54,767 property transactions in 2025, more than during the pre-2008 bubble. It is now the 3rd largest market in Spain by volume after Madrid and Barcelona, and #1 by intensity with 25.86 sales per 1,000 inhabitants.
This makes Alicante real estate the safest second-home market on the Spanish Mediterranean coast.
2. Alicante Property Prices in 2025-2026: Steady Growth, No Bubble
Investors choose Alicante for proven, steady value growth — not speculation.
Alicante property price data 2025:
Actual transaction price: €2,074/m², + 11.7% YoY [Source: Colegio de Registradores]
Asking price: €2,670/m², +14.3% YoY - all-time high [Source: Idealista, Nov 2025]
National average growth: +9.5% to +12.7%
[Source: INE]Note: Registradores measures the real notary price. Idealista measures asking prices. Both point to growth well above the national average.
Premium hotspots Costa Blanca North (Idealista Nov 2025):
Moraira: €4,364/m²
Jávea / Xàbia: €3,909/m²
Benissa: €3,650/m²
These areas are dominated by Northern and Central European buyers.
3. Rental Yield in Alicante: 5-6% Net That Actually Works
Alicante is no longer just a holiday home gamble. The city of Alicante offers an airport, university, and large international community, enabling a mix of long-term and seasonal rentals.
Local agencies report 5-6% net rental yield in year one is achievable.
What makes it structurally strong is rental price growth: In 2024, rents in Alicante province rose 11.5%, vs 5.4% national average. Your return comes from both capital growth and rising rental income.
4. Liquidity: The Most Liquid Second-Home Market in Spain
A good investment is one you can sell again. With over 22,700 transactions by foreign buyers per year, Alicante is Spain's most liquid second-home market.
Three factors keep international demand high 365 days a year:
1. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC): One of Spain's busiest airports with direct flights to 100+ European cities.
2. AVE High-Speed Train: Alicante to Madrid in 2.5 hours.
3. International Schools: Multiple international schools attract permanent residents, not just tourists.
5. Where to Invest in Alicante with €150,000 - €350,000?
Alicante is ideal for investors who value security and lettability over maximum speculation.
The best price-quality ratio for 2026 is found in:
1. Torrevieja: Largest supply, strong international character, excellent lettability. Perfect for buy-to-let under €250k.
2. Orihuela Costa: Golf resorts like Villamartin and Campoamor, many Northern European buyers, stable value development.
3. Playa San Juan (Alicante City): Urban beachfront location with year-round rental potential and high demand from Spanish and international tenants.