New-build homes on the Costa Blanca in 2026: five projects from Calpe to Pilar de la Horadada

Five new-build projects on the Costa Blanca cover a price range from €284,900 to €1,100,000 in 2026, spread across roughly 130 kilometres of coastline from Pilar de la Horadada in the south to Calpe in the north. They differ in property type, location and buyer profile. The Costa Blanca is not a single uniform market — it is several distinct ones.

Before looking at each project, it is worth establishing the acquisition costs. A foreign buyer purchasing a new-build property in Spain pays 10% VAT (IVA) on the sale price, rather than transfer tax. On top of that comes stamp duty (Actos Jurídicos Documentados), which in the Valencian Community — where most of these projects are located — normally runs at 1.5% of the sale price. Adding notary fees, land registry fees and independent legal fees, the total budget to set aside beyond the asking price is typically between 12% and 14%. Using an independent lawyer — one with no connection to the developer — is standard practice for any new-build purchase in Spain.

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Where a property is still under construction, specific rules apply: stage payments made during the build must be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy. Always confirm that this guarantee is in place before transferring any funds.

La Marina Beach — Finestrat

Finestrat falls administratively within the municipality of Benidorm, though the village and its more recent residential areas are quieter than Benidorm's seafront. La Marina Beach offers garden-level apartments, upper-floor apartments and penthouses, all with 2 bedrooms. Prices range from €360,000 to €530,000, and the development has a swimming pool. Two-bedroom units suit a couple or a small family wanting a concrete foothold on the Benidorm coastline without being in the thick of the centre. Alicante Airport is approximately one hour's drive to the south.

Towers I — Calpe

Calpe is defined by the Peñon de Ifach rock formation, and the town centre is within walking distance of two separate beaches: Playa de la Fossa and Arenal-Bol. Towers I is the highest-priced project in this selection, ranging from €450,000 to €1,100,000. The properties are 2- and 3-bedroom apartments and penthouses, with a pool. The breadth of that range reflects significant variation by floor and footprint: in this type of development, the exact floor, orientation and square meterage account for a substantial portion of the value. For buyers choosing Calpe, Valencia Airport is an alternative to Alicante, at roughly 1 hour 20 minutes by road.

Thiar Village IV — Pilar de la Horadada

Pilar de la Horadada sits at the southern tip of the Costa Blanca, on the boundary with the Murcia region. The municipality has a more residential character than the heavily tourist-oriented areas further north. Thiar Village IV consists of 2-bedroom bungalows with a pool, priced between €296,000 and €355,000. The bungalow format — typically a detached or semi-detached single-storey home — appeals to buyers who want direct access to a garden and terrace without stairs. Murcia-Corvera Airport is around 35 to 40 minutes north by car; Alicante Airport is approximately 50 minutes.

Vista Azul XXXIV Lo Romero Golf — Pilar de la Horadada

Also in Pilar de la Horadada, but adjacent to the Lo Romero golf complex, Vista Azul XXXIV is one of the most accessible options in this selection. The bungalows have 3 bedrooms and a pool, within a narrow price band: €284,900 to €299,900. Three bedrooms for under €300,000 in a new-build on the Spanish coast is uncommon; it reflects the fact that Pilar de la Horadada does not face the same demand pressure as Benidorm, Calpe or Torrevieja. Proximity to the golf course is a tangible criterion for a specific category of buyer, though the available data makes no mention of fairway views or direct course access.

Villa Valentina — Ciudad Quesada

Ciudad Quesada is an established residential area within the municipality of Rojales, about 15 minutes from Guardamar del Segura and its coastline. Villa Valentina stands apart from the other projects here: it is a 3-bedroom villa listed at a fixed price of €979,501. The fact that the minimum and maximum price are identical suggests this is either a single unit or a very small number of units with no variable pricing structure. No swimming pool is mentioned in the project data. As with any new-build in Spain, 10% VAT applies to the sale price — in this case, a VAT charge of approximately €97,950 on top of the asking price.

The purchase process, regardless of project

For all five projects, the procedure follows the same sequence. Obtain a NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero — the tax identification number for foreign nationals) early in the process; without one, it is not possible to sign a contract or complete a purchase. Open a Spanish bank account for routine payments. Appoint an independent lawyer to review the purchase contract, confirm the property is free of encumbrances, and verify the building licence and any guarantees in place. The transfer of ownership takes place before a notary, who registers the transaction at the land registry (Registro de la Propiedad).

The practical difference between a key-ready property and one still under construction comes down to risk and timing. Key-ready means you can inspect the finished product and move in immediately, but requires full payment at signing. Off-plan developments typically involve a lower initial deposit and staged payments, but carry completion-delay risk. Always ensure that any stage payments are covered by a bank guarantee.

The five projects covered here span €284,900 to €1,100,000 across four separate municipalities. No single factor — price, property type, location, proximity to a golf course or a beach — carries the same weight for every buyer.