Tinsa Coastal Property Analysis
Property prices on Spain’s coast continue to accelerate, although slightly below the national rate
The price of housing in Spain’s coastal municipalities continues to rise, although at a slightly slower pace than the overall national rate. According to the ‘Vivienda en Costa 2026’ (Coastal Housing 2026) report produced by property valuation and consultancy firm Tinsa by Accumin, the average value of residential property in coastal municipalities, excluding provincial capitals, reached €1,992 per m² in the first quarter of 2026. This represents an annual increase of 13.5%, compared with a 14.5% increase nationally.
Despite this strong growth, Tinsa by Accumin’s technical network is beginning to identify signs of demand exhaustion in certain coastal locations, where holiday-home prices may be approaching their ceiling.
The value of both new-build and resale properties increased across all of Spain’s coastal regions, with the strongest growth recorded in the Islands, the Mediterranean Coast and the Atlantic Coast of Andalusia.
In the specific holiday-home segment, the average estimated value stands at €3,150 per m², which is 11.6% higher than the national average. The convergence between the prices of primary and second homes — already identified in previous editions of the report — is becoming increasingly evident and is making it more difficult for local residents to access property. The level of income required to purchase a home on the coast now represents 40% of available household income, above the 35% level generally considered reasonable.
These are among the key conclusions of Tinsa by Accumin’s ‘Vivienda en Costa’ report, which analyses the evolution of property prices, supply and demand across more than 250 municipalities along Spain’s coastline, grouped into 51 areas covering 22 provinces on the mainland and the islands.
The report also provides a detailed analysis of the specific holiday-home (second-home) market, based on a survey drawing on the experience of the company’s extensive network of local technical experts. This year, for the first time, the report also includes an indicator measuring the financial effort required to purchase a property on the coast.
The analysis of prices, supply and demand contained in the ‘Vivienda en Costa 2026’ report excludes provincial capitals located on the coast, as their property markets are influenced by different dynamics from those associated with the traditional ‘sun and beach’ appeal of coastal locations.
“The coastal residential market, strongly influenced by the dynamics of the holiday-home segment, combines strong price growth with robust demand that is beginning to show signs of exhaustion. This highlights the shortage of available property as the main factor behind continued price pressure, while making access to housing increasingly difficult for the average local wage earner,” explains Cristina Arias, Director of Research at Tinsa by Accumin.
Mediterranean Coast among the strongest performers
Looking at the different coastal regions, property prices recorded their strongest annual growth in the first quarter in the Islands, up 14.1%, followed closely by the Mediterranean Coast, up 13.9%.
The Atlantic Coast of Andalusia and the Northern Coast followed, with both recording nominal annual increases of 11.7%.
For the Costa Blanca in particular, the Mediterranean figures are particularly relevant. The region's continued price growth reflects the strong demand for coastal property, particularly from buyers seeking holiday homes and second residences, while the limited supply of suitable properties continues to put upward pressure on prices. At the same time, the report's comments about signs of demand exhaustion in some locations are worth watching, particularly after several years of significant price increases.
Overall, the figures suggest that the Costa Blanca property market remains firmly in growth territory, but the combination of rising prices, affordability pressures and limited supply could lead to a more selective market as we move through 2026.
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