Spain's rental market is also feeling the impact of international demand. According to idealista, foreign renters account for around a quarter of demand in provinces such as Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Málaga. In some towns and cities, international interest even exceeds domestic demand, particularly in well-known tourist destinations. Andratx (60%) and Calvià (52%) in the Balearic Islands lead the ranking, alongside Calpe (53%) and Moraira (52%) in Alicante, highlighting the strength of foreign demand for rental housing during the first quarter of 2026.

During another summer marked by heatwaves, swimming pools remain a sought-after feature for homebuyers in Spain. However, according to idealista, only 29% of flats currently listed for sale include a pool. Homes with this amenity are also significantly more expensive, carrying an average price premium of 62%. Alicante (29%), Palma (21%), Málaga and Almería (16%) have the highest share of flats with pools among provincial capitals, while Barcelona records the widest price gap between properties with and without this feature.

Camí des Salinar, in Andratx (Mallorca), is Spain's most exclusive street for homebuyers, with properties averaging €15 million, according to idealista. It is followed by Paseo de los Lagos in the prestigious La Finca development in Pozuelo de Alarcón (Madrid), where homes average €11 million, and Coto Zagaleta in Benahavís (Málaga), with average asking prices of €10.5 million. Mallorca, Madrid and the Costa del Sol dominate the ranking of Spain's most exclusive addresses. Discover the most expensive street in your region.

Foreign demand for homes in Spain remains heavily concentrated along the Mediterranean coast and the islands, according to idealista data for the first quarter of 2026. International buyers account for more than a quarter of total housing demand in provinces including Alicante, the Balearic Islands, Málaga and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Interest is especially strong in Balearic towns such as Canyamel, Cala d'Or and Cala Ratjada, where foreign purchasers generate more than 60% of demand. Discover the Spanish destinations attracting the greatest overseas interest.

The Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands dominate Spain's luxury property market in 2026. According to idealista, Villa Bellagio on Marbella's Golden Mile is the country's most expensive home, with an asking price of €70 million. It is followed by two exceptional properties in Mallorca: a landmark estate in Pollença valued at €46 million and a contemporary villa in Palma listed for €39.5 million. The ranking also highlights the most expensive property currently for sale in each of Spain's autonomous communities.

Most Spaniards admit to browsing luxury homes beyond their budget, and summer 2026 has been no exception. idealista users have spent the holiday season exploring dream mansions and villas, with the greatest interest focused on properties in Las Palmas, Mallorca, Madrid and Alicante. Priced above €1 million, these homes feature infinity pools, expansive gardens, generous interiors and stylish terraces designed for outdoor living and entertaining.

Luxury housing in Spain remains concentrated in the most exclusive districts of major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, San Sebastián and Palma, while premium coastal destinations in the Balearic Islands and Costa del Sol continue to attract high-end buyers. Prices exceed €10,000/m² in some areas of Madrid's Salamanca district and in the most sought-after enclaves of Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and Marbella, with Costa d'En Blanes standing out as the only coastal location to surpass the five-figure threshold.

Among the most exclusive enclaves on the Costa del Sol, Sotogrande is always on the radar. This high-end community is known across Europe for its privacy, golf courses and mild climate.