Costa del Sol or the Canary Islands is a choice between the premium mainland coast and a year-round island climate. Málaga and Marbella offer brand and liquidity; Tenerife and Gran Canaria offer endless summer and a special IGIC tax regime instead of mainland VAT. We compare on the real new-build numbers.
| Kenmerk | Costa del Sol | Canary Islands |
|---|---|---|
| Gemiddelde prijs per m² | €5,180/m² | €4,503/m² |
| Gemiddeld huurrendement | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Prijs vanaf | €229,000 | €336,000 |
| Nieuwbouw in catalogus | 47 | 14 |
| Klimaat | Mild winters, long season, Marbella winter sun | Endless summer, year-round season, even temperatures |
| Typische koper | Premium buyer betting on liquidity and capital growth | Year-round rental investor, benefit from IGIC tax |
| Luchthavens | AGP | TFS, LPA |
Prijzen, rendementen en aantallen zijn berekend uit onze nieuwbouwcatalogus. Groen markeert de sterkere kant per kenmerk.
Costa del Sol suits buyers who value liquidity, capital growth and a wide choice of properties near a major airport. It is mainland premium with strong resale and steady international demand.
The Canary Islands suit an investor in year-round letting: winter tourism from Northern Europe leaves almost no off-season, and the local IGIC tax is lower than mainland VAT, cutting the one-off cost of buying a new-build.
The Canaries win on year-round rental occupancy and a lower purchase tax (IGIC instead of 10% VAT), but choice and liquidity are narrower there. Costa del Sol costs more in tax and often per m², but is stronger on resale and variety. For steady year-round income, choose the Canaries; for liquidity and capital growth, choose Costa del Sol.
Off-plan · 2027 Q47% rendement
Off-plan · 2027 Q47% rendement
Off-plan · 2026 Q47% rendement
Off-plan · 2026 Q46.9% rendement
Under construction · 2026 Q36.2% rendement
Under construction · 2026 Q26.2% rendementThe Canary Islands: instead of the mainland 10% VAT on a new-build, the local IGIC tax applies at a lower rate, reducing the one-off cost of buying. Costa del Sol uses standard Spanish VAT.
The Canaries have year-round occupancy: winter tourism from Northern Europe almost removes the off-season. Costa del Sol has a long season, but winter demand is still softer.
Costa del Sol: the Marbella and Málaga brand and proximity to a mainland hub make resale faster and easier than on the islands.
The Canaries: a climate with no pronounced low season and Northern-European winter tourism give the flattest annual occupancy. Costa del Sol is closer to classic resort seasonality.