Benidorm, about 93 km north of Torrevieja by road, is the Costa Blanca’s best-known resort. Both towns are in the province of Alicante, so the same general purchase-tax rates apply.
| Area | Asking price per m² | €300,000 buys about |
|---|---|---|
| Torrevieja | €2,553 | 118 m² |
| Alicante province | €2,759 | 109 m² |
| Benidorm | €3,807 | 79 m² |
Torrevieja asked about 33% less than Benidorm: on an illustrative 90 m² home, €229,770 against €342,630, a difference of €112,860 before taxes and fees.
What Torrevieja offers
About half as much space again for the money, six Blue Flag beaches, the lagoons’ natural park, and Alicante-Elche airport about 42 km away.
What Benidorm offers
A high-rise resort skyline, a long tourist season and a large choice of entertainment.
Who each place suits
Benidorm suits buyers who want a lively resort. Torrevieja suits those who want a lived-in town with more space for their budget.
Asking-price figures: idealista, August 2026. Distances: Rome2Rio, October 2026.
General information, not advice. Rules change and each case differs. Confirm your position with a Spanish lawyer or tax adviser before you commit.
