Costa Blanca or Mallorca is a choice between the most affordable mainland coast and the most expensive island. Costa Blanca around Alicante means a low entry point and high yield; Mallorca means premium, scarce land and resilient value. We compare on the real new-build numbers.
| Kenmerk | Costa Blanca | Mallorca |
|---|---|---|
| Gemiddelde prijs per m² | €3,699/m² | €6,375/m² |
| Gemiddeld huurrendement | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| Prijs vanaf | €120,000 | €263,000 |
| Nieuwbouw in catalogus | 43 | 16 |
| Klimaat | 300+ sunny days, dry hot summers, mild winters | Mediterranean, warm summers, short mild winters |
| Typische koper | Yield-focused investor, buyer with a budget up to €300,000 | Large budget, capital preservation, Northern-European demand |
| Luchthavens | ALC | PMI |
Prijzen, rendementen en aantallen zijn berekend uit onze nieuwbouwcatalogus. Groen markeert de sterkere kant per kenmerk.
Costa Blanca suits an investor who wants to enter cheaply and reach profit quickly. The lowest price per m² among these markets and busy summer letting in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa make it a convenient first deal and a cash-flow play.
Mallorca suits a large budget that values capital preservation over maximum yield. Limited land supply and Northern-European demand keep prices high and protect value through downturns.
The price gap here is the widest: the price per m² on Mallorca is several times higher than on Costa Blanca. Costa Blanca wins on yield and entry point; Mallorca wins on value resilience and status. For rental income and an affordable price, choose Costa Blanca; for island luxury and capital preservation, choose Mallorca. These are two different scenarios, not rivals within one budget.
Under construction · 2026 Q27% rendement
Key-ready · Completed7% rendement
Off-plan · 2027 Q27% rendement
Off-plan · 2027 Q26.8% rendement
Off-plan · 2026 Q46.7% rendement
Under construction · 2026 Q26.4% rendementSubstantially: the price per m² on Mallorca is several times higher than on Costa Blanca — the widest price gap among our comparisons. The island entry point is notably higher.
On Costa Blanca: the low entry price and strong summer demand deliver a higher gross yield. Mallorca yields less but holds value more firmly.
On a budget up to €300,000, Costa Blanca is realistic. Mallorca is barely accessible for new-builds in that range — the island targets the premium segment.
Mallorca preserves capital better thanks to scarce land, but Costa Blanca pays back faster through rent. The choice depends on whether preservation or yield matters more to you.