About this property
Altea is not a town you pass through on the way to somewhere else. The white-washed old quarter climbs the hillside in a tangle of narrow streets and ceramic-roofed chapels; the seafront is lined with palms and working fishing boats rather than sunbed franchises. This new-build apartment sits on the second line, close enough to the beach that salt air reaches the balcony, far enough back to avoid the summer noise. The apartment spans 103 m² across two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an open living-kitchen zone that gives onto a generous covered terrace. The layout is uncluttered — each room receives light from multiple angles, a priority in Altea's tighter plot constraints. Finishes follow the contemporary Spanish template: large-format porcelain tiling, powder-coated aluminium joinery, full pre-installation for ducted air-conditioning and heating, underfloor heating in the bathrooms. The building itself is finished to a high envelope standard, designed to hold cool through the summer without strain on the electrics. Altea draws a particular breed of buyer. The town has a working creative community, a mild cultural calendar, and restaurants that take themselves seriously without theatre. The beach here is pebble, Blue Flag rated, and genuinely swimmable year-round. The old town's weekly markets and the nearby towns of Calpe and Benissa are close enough for an afternoon, but far enough away that Altea itself remains quieter than its neighbours. Alicante Airport is roughly forty minutes by motorway. This apartment suits someone buying a second home for genuine use rather than investment yield, or a semi-retired professional seeking a Mediterranean base without the sprawl of the larger Costa developments. The location — established neighbourhood, second line but walkable beach access — carries a stability that newer urbanisations struggle to match. Altea itself has aged well over the decades, which matters when you're buying property in a Spanish coastal town.
Why this location?
2 Bedroom Apartment For Sale In Altea sits in Altea, Alicante, one of the most sought-after areas on Spain's Costa Blanca for international buyers from the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and the Nordics. Brand-new construction means modern insulation, low running costs and zero maintenance for the first decade — the opposite of a tired resale.
What's included in the purchase
- Full English-speaking buying support from first viewing to handover
- NIE number and Spanish bank account coordination
- Independent legal review of the developer's contract
- Mortgage broker introductions (up to 70% LTV for non-residents)
- Snagging inspection before key collection
- Optional furniture pack and utilities setup
Buying costs — what to budget
On top of the listed price of € 525,000 you should budget approximately 13% in taxes and fees: 10% Spanish VAT (IVA), 1.5% Stamp Duty (AJD), ~1% legal and ~0.5% notary and land registry. We will send you an itemised quote before any reservation.