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This exceptional new-build development presents a rare opportunity to secure a luxury apartment in one of the Mediterranean’s most desirable coastal destinations: Altea. Often referred to as the “Spanish Santorini”, Altea is celebrated for its whitewashed old town, artistic atmosphere, crystal-clear beaches and relaxed yet sophisticated lifestyle. Located just 50 metres from the seafront promenade and beautiful Blue Flag beaches, this exclusive boutique development will comprise only 20 luxury residences, offering privacy, quality and long-term investment potential in an increasingly limited market. Designed with sustainability and contemporary Mediterranean living in mind, the project features Energy Certificate A — the highest energy rating available in Spain — together with aerothermic climate systems and solar panels included as standard. High-quality materials, efficient insulation and advanced systems are expected to reduce utility costs by up to 50%, while delivering exceptional...

Spain’s property market continues to show strong momentum, with prices rising 1.1% in March and now sitting 14.7% higher year-on-year —well ahead of inflation. Oasis Beach in Altea (Mascarat) - First line with stunning sea views - 595.000 Euros (plus taaxes) While growth in major cities is beginning to stabilise, the Mediterranean coastline is gaining pace. Areas like the Alicante province and Costa Blanca are seeing sustained demand, particularly from international buyers seeking lifestyle properties, second homes, and long-term investments. Notably, smaller municipalities—many of them coastal or near-coastal—are now recording double-digit annual growth for the first time since 2007 , underlining a clear shift towards space, privacy, and quality of life. Despite this strong performance, property values in Spain remain 3.8% below previous peak levels , leaving further room for growth—especially in prime coastal locations. According to Tinsa by Accumin , price growth remains robus...

 The Spanish property market has entered 2026 with remarkable momentum , offering continued confidence for both buyers and investors. Property prices across Spain have risen by 3.2% in the first quarter alone , with a strong 14.3% increase year-on-year , highlighting sustained demand in key locations. Growth is particularly evident in prime lifestyle and investment areas , including the Mediterranean coast, major cities, and key employment hubs —all of which continue to attract both national and international buyers. Rising Demand Across Key Locations More cities than ever are experiencing double-digit growth, with 30 provincial capitals now seeing increases above 10% annually . Notably strong performance has been recorded in cities such as Santander, Seville, Pontevedra and Albacete , reflecting a broad-based and healthy market expansion. While Madrid remains one of the top-performing markets, its growth is beginning to stabilise, while Barcelona is once again gaining momen...