About this property
Altea sits on the Costa Blanca's northern flank, where the white town climbs the hill behind and the Mediterranean pulls in close. This two-bedroom apartment occupies a second-line position — close enough to taste the salt air and walk to the beach in under five minutes, far enough back to avoid the summer churn. It's the sweet spot most coastal buyers chase. The apartment spans 99 m² across two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a generous open-plan living and kitchen that flows onto a private terrace. This is where the home breathes. South-facing, with sight lines across to the water and the old town's dome silhouetted against the skyline, the terrace becomes the third room — morning coffee, evening drinks, the pace of Altea unfolding below. Inside, the finish follows the contemporary Spanish template: large-format porcelain flooring, matt-lacquered fitted kitchens with integrated appliances, floor-to-ceiling glazing on the seaward side, pre-installation for air-conditioning and home automation, underfloor heating in the bathrooms. The building itself carries a thermal envelope built for efficiency; communal amenities include a pool and landscaped gardens. Altea has always been different from its neighbouring Costa Blanca towns. The old quarter remains genuinely lived-in, full of narrow streets, galleries, and restaurants run by people who chose to be here rather than inherited the business. The beach at Platja Paraíso is sheltered and keeps its sand. The marina has a proper maritime character. Alicante Airport sits around forty-five minutes south. The Serrahonda natural parks frame the inland horizon for hiking. For a second-home buyer, or a retiree relocating from northern Europe, Altea offers the Mediterranean without the carnival atmosphere. At this price point, in this location, on a second-line beach with this orientation and finish, the apartment appeals to those who've already lived through the cheaper iterations of the Costa Blanca and know what they're paying for: proximity to a town with character, light, and a view that anchors the day. It's not an investment play — it's a place to be.
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 € 500,000 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.