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Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol: where to buy investment property

Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol is the most common decision when buying property in Spain by the sea. Costa Blanca around Alicante wins on entry price and yield; Costa del Sol around Málaga and Marbella wins on brand, liquidity and the premium segment. Below is a comparison on the real numbers from our new-builds, not on emotion.

Comparison table

Metric	Costa Blanca	Costa del Sol
Average price per m²	€3,699/m²	€5,180/m²
Average rental yield	5.7%	5.6%
Price from	€120,000	€229,000
New-builds in catalogue	43	47
Climate	300+ sunny days, dry hot summers, mild winters	Mild winters, long season, Marbella winter sun
Typical buyer	Yield-focused investor, buyer with a budget up to €300,000	Premium buyer betting on liquidity and capital growth
Airports	ALC	AGP

Prices, yields and counts are computed from our new-build catalogue. Green marks the stronger side per metric.

Price per m²: side by side

Average price per square metre by coast, €

Rental yield: side by side

Average gross rental yield by coast, %

Who suits Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca suits buyers who want a lower entry price and a higher rental yield: the price per m² is notably lower, and summer-let demand in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Jávea is steady. A strong pick for a first investment and for a budget up to €300,000.

Who suits Costa del Sol

Costa del Sol suits buyers who value liquidity and capital growth over maximum yield. Marbella, Estepona and Málaga city hold their price through downturns and resell more easily to international buyers. It is the choice for a premium budget and for those who plan to live by the sea themselves.

How to choose

Costa Blanca offers a higher average rental yield and a price per m² roughly a third lower, so the entry point is lower and payback is faster. Costa del Sol costs more per m² and yields slightly less, but has stronger liquidity and capital growth in its premium towns. For cash flow and an affordable price, choose Costa Blanca; for status, resale and year-round living, choose Costa del Sol.

New-builds: Costa Blanca

Under construction · 2026 Q27% yield

Brisa Sky

📍 Torrevieja, Costa Blanca

🛏 3🛁 2📐 129 m²Apartment

€385,000 · €2,983/m²

Key-ready · Completed7% yield

Horizon Golf

📍 Orihuela Costa, Costa Blanca

🛏 3🛁 2📐 130 m²Townhouse

€463,000 · €3,561/m²

Off-plan · 2027 Q27% yield

Costa Gardens

📍 Guardamar del Segura, Costa Blanca

🛏 3🛁 2📐 121 m²Apartment

€411,000 · €3,398/m²

New-builds: Costa del Sol

Off-plan · 2027 Q47% yield

Celeste Terraces

📍 Marbella, Costa del Sol

🛏 2🛁 2📐 71 m²Apartment

€440,000 · €6,201/m²

Off-plan · 2027 Q47% yield

Botanic Heights

📍 Fuengirola, Costa del Sol

🛏 5🛁 5📐 395 m²Villa

€1,833,000 · €4,640/m²

Off-plan · 2026 Q47% yield

Aurea Grove

📍 Benalmádena, Costa del Sol

🛏 5🛁 5📐 369 m²Villa

€1,751,000 · €4,744/m²

Frequently asked questions

Where is it cheaper to buy — Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol?

Costa Blanca is cheaper: the price per m² is on average about a third lower than on Costa del Sol, and new-builds around Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa start well below Marbella or Estepona.

Where is the rental yield higher?

The average gross rental yield is slightly higher on Costa Blanca thanks to the low entry price and busy summer demand. Costa del Sol yields less, but the season is longer and occupancy in premium towns is steadier.

Which is more liquid on resale?

Costa del Sol is more liquid: the Marbella and Málaga brand attracts international buyers year-round, so properties sell faster and lose less value in a downturn.

Which should I pick for a first investment?

For a first investment under €300,000, Costa Blanca is usually the more logical choice: a lower entry point, higher yield and an easier path to profit. Costa del Sol makes sense with a larger budget and a bet on capital growth.