Dear friends,

while Northern Europe is preparing for winter, the south of Costa Blanca is just catching its second wind of the season. September and October here are the best time for viewing trips: the heat subsides, the sea water is still warm, and after summer fresh offers appear on the market. Today we are exploring Orihuela-Costa — a 16-kilometer stretch of coastline south of Torrevieja, where residents from dozens of European countries live and where foreigners make up the majority of transactions.

Orihuela-Costa is not a single village but a chain of urbanizations smoothly transitioning into each other: Punta Prima, Playa Flamenca, La Zenia, Cabo Roig, Dehesa de Campoamor, and along the N-332 highway — the "golf side" with Villamartín and Las Ramblas. Locals intuitively divide the area into "beach and golf." Let’s go through them in order.

Briefly about the market

According to idealista, the average sale price in Orihuela-Costa is about €2,900 per m² (autumn 2025), the most expensive area in the Orihuela municipality. Over the year, prices in the municipality increased by about 12%, fitting the overall trend of Costa Blanca — approximately +13% for 2025. The entry threshold remains affordable: apartments on the secondary market start at about €89,000, new golf villas — from €380,000–400,000. Demand is supported by foreigners: in Alicante province, more than 43% of transactions in 2025 were made by non-residents.

Logistics is one of the area's strengths. The N-332 highway runs along the coast, parallel to the AP-7 motorway (free passage south towards Murcia). Alicante airport is less than an hour by car, Corvera airport (Murcia) about 45 minutes away.

Playa Flamenca — for families and first-time buyers

The most affordable entry into the area and a favorite place for young families. Three cozy bays — Cala Mosca, Cala Estaca, and Cala Cabo Peñas; Cala Mosca is a natural area without development, where pines reach down to the water. The wide promenade is convenient for strollers and bikes, there is a sports center CDM Playa Flamenca with a pool and halls, and on Saturdays one of the largest markets on the coast (rastro) takes place. All everyday infrastructure is nearby: supermarkets, pharmacies, schools. Prices here are lower than in Cabo Roig and Campoamor — therefore it is often chosen for first purchases and rentals.

La Zenia — the center of the area, everything within walking distance

The heart of Orihuela-Costa, right by La Zenia Boulevard. The urban beach La Zenia is awarded the "Blue Flag," and services are concentrated in a minimal radius: restaurants, shops, transport. Secondary market offers start at about €165,000; there are also villas with private pools. A good choice for those who want to manage without a car and have everything at hand year-round.

Cabo Roig — prestige and the sea

One of the most prestigious parts of the coast. Here is the Cabo Roig — Campoamor marina: more than 200 berths for yachts, a sailing school, and waterfront restaurants. Beaches with the "Blue Flag," rocky coves with clear water. Apartments — approximately €130,000–350,000, villas — from €380,000. People come here for quality location and proximity to the sea.

Dehesa de Campoamor — quiet luxury and nature

The southernmost and greenest corner of Orihuela-Costa: pine forests almost reach the water. Three "Blue Flag" beaches — Playa de la Glea (about 513 m), Barranco Rubio (about 655 m), and the Aguamarina cove; nearby — Mil Palmeras. Suitable for those who value space, privacy, and nature but are not ready to give up coastal infrastructure.

Villamartín and the golf side — calm rhythm and fields

The center of "golf Orihuela." The area's development as a resort began with the opening of the Villamartín golf club in 1972. Today, around it are the Las Colinas and Las Ramblas fields, and Villamartín square gathers bars and restaurants. Tourism density here is lower, there is more greenery, prices are more moderate than on the coast, and beaches are 5–10 minutes by car. Optimal for golf lovers and a measured lifestyle.

Infrastructure and lifestyle

Orihuela’s coast has 11 beaches and bays, almost all with the "Blue Flag"; by the number of tourist awards per kilometer of coastline, Orihuela is among the leaders in Spain. The main attraction center is La Zenia Boulevard, opened on September 26, 2012: more than 150 stores, the largest shopping center in Alicante province. Add the marina in Cabo Roig, golf courses, international schools, chain supermarkets, and the large Torrevieja hospital half an hour away — and you get an area comfortable to live year-round, not just in summer.

Which area is for whom

• First purchase, family, budget — Playa Flamenca.
• Life without a car, everything nearby — La Zenia.
• Prestige, sea, yachts — Cabo Roig.
• Nature, quiet, space — Dehesa de Campoamor.
• Golf and calm rhythm — Villamartín.

Why now

Autumn is a window for thoughtful choice: fewer tourists, more accessible owners, and time to quietly arrange documents before the end of the year. The supply of good quality in top microlocations is limited, and demand from Northern Europe is stable — so the best properties sell quickly. If you are considering Orihuela-Costa for living, wintering, or renting, September–November is the right time to see the area in person.

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