The new-build market on Costa Blanca in 2026 spans a wide price range. The projects featured here are drawn from the Alistora database and represent distinct segments — from compact bungalows in southern Costa Blanca to penthouses with pools in Calpe in the north. Before looking at individual projects, it is worth establishing what a purchase actually costs beyond the headline price.
What does a purchase cost beyond the price?
Buying a new-build property in Spain means paying VAT (IVA) at 10% of the purchase price. On top of that comes stamp duty (AJD), which in the Valencia region — covering both northern and southern Costa Blanca — stands at 1.5%. Pilar de la Horadada sits administratively within the Valencia region for this purpose, though it borders Murcia; confirm the applicable regional rate with your lawyer.
Notary and land registry fees typically amount to 0.5–1% of the purchase price combined. Independent legal advice from a solicitor normally runs 1–1.5%. Total additional buying costs at new-build are generally 12–14% on top of the purchase price.
A NIE number (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is mandatory for all foreign buyers and must be obtained before signing any contract. It can be arranged through a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person at a Policía Nacional office in Spain.
For off-plan purchases, buyers typically pay 10–30% of the purchase price in staged instalments during construction. Under Spanish law (Ley 57/1968, now superseded by the LOE and Ley 20/2015), a bank guarantee must protect these payments if the project is not completed. Always confirm the guarantee is in place before making any payment.
La Marina Beach — Finestrat
La Marina Beach is located in Finestrat, a municipality immediately west of Benidorm. The project includes ground-floor apartments, standard apartments and penthouses, all with two bedrooms. A communal pool is part of the development. Prices range from €360,000 to €530,000 depending on layout and floor level. Finestrat town centre is a few minutes by car; Benidorm's beach lies approximately 5 kilometres to the east via the N-332.
Towers I — Calpe
Towers I is in Calpe, known for the Peñón de Ifach — a rock formation rising 332 metres above the bay. The project offers apartments and penthouses with two to three bedrooms and a pool. The price range is broad: €450,000–€1,100,000, reflecting differences in size and position within the building. Calpe's harbour and town beach are within walking distance of centrally located properties in the municipality. Alicante airport is approximately 75 kilometres to the south via the AP-7.
Thiar Village IV — Pilar de la Horadada
Thiar Village IV is in Pilar de la Horadada, at the southernmost end of Costa Blanca close to the border with Murcia. The project consists of two-bedroom bungalows with a communal pool. Prices run from €296,000 to €355,000. Torrevieja is approximately 20 kilometres to the north, and Murcia-Corvera airport is approximately 40 kilometres to the south via the AP-7.
Vista Azul XXXIV Lo Romero Golf — Pilar de la Horadada
Vista Azul XXXIV Lo Romero Golf is also in Pilar de la Horadada, but targets a different segment. The project offers three-bedroom bungalows with a pool within a tight price band: €284,900–€299,900. Lo Romero Golf is an 18-hole course directly adjacent to the development, making this one of the few options in the database with explicit golf frontage. It carries the lowest price point of the five projects in this article, partly because it sits further from the coast than seafront alternatives.
Villa Valentina — Ciudad Quesada
Villa Valentina in Ciudad Quesada is the only detached villa in this selection. The price is fixed at €979,501. The villa has three bedrooms. Ciudad Quesada sits on a plateau above the Guardamar area, with views towards the lagoon landscape around Torrevieja. No pool is listed in the project data. Buyers comparing this with apartment options should note that a villa at a similar price point to the top of the Calpe range (Towers I peaks at €1,100,000) offers a different ownership format but does not necessarily deliver more bedrooms.
Comparing the five projects: concrete differences
The five projects show how geographically and financially spread Costa Blanca's new-build market is in 2026. Southern Costa Blanca — Pilar de la Horadada — holds the lowest entry prices: €284,900 for a three-bedroom bungalow at Lo Romero Golf. The north — Calpe, Finestrat — operates in a higher price segment with a broader product mix, from ground-floor apartments to high-rise penthouses.
Off-plan or ready to move in? The available project data does not make this clear, and it is a question that must be asked directly and verified with a legal adviser before signing any reservation agreement. Community fees (comunidad) vary by project and should always be requested in writing.
For buyers working through the budget: on a purchase price of €300,000, additional costs of 12–14% mean a further €36,000–€42,000 in cash required on top of any deposit. That figure directly affects which properties are realistically within reach of your total available funds.
