Alicante, the provincial capital, is about 49 km north of Torrevieja by road. Both 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 city | €2,721 | 110 m² |
The price difference is modest: Torrevieja asked about 6% less.
What Torrevieja offers
A seaside town with a large international community, six Blue Flag beaches and the lagoons’ natural park.
What Alicante offers
A provincial capital with a railway station, a university and a larger choice of services.
Who each place suits
Alicante suits buyers who want city life. Torrevieja suits those who want a beach town.
Asking-price figures: idealista, August 2026.
General information, not advice. Rules change and each case differs. Confirm your position with a Spanish lawyer or tax adviser before you commit.
