Owning a home by the sea is a dream for many. Waking up to the sound of the waves and the sea breeze is a luxury that is hard to match. That’s why beachfront properties tend to be in high demand – and why their prices often reflect this.
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However, there are still opportunities to be found. At idealista, we have selected a range of beachfront homes at attractive prices – an appealing option both for leisure and as an investment.
Pros of buying a beachfront flat
Purchasing a home by the sea offers a number of benefits:
- Sea views all year round
- Greater natural light and ventilation
- Direct and convenient access to the beach
- High demand and strong potential for value appreciation
- Suitable as both a main residence and an investment
- Excellent potential for holiday rentals
- A relaxed and healthy lifestyle
- Exclusive locations with limited supply
- Close to leisure, dining and outdoor activities
In addition to the emotional component, this type of housing can become a strategic asset in established coastal areas.
What to consider before buying
Before deciding on a beachfront flat, it's worth reviewing some key aspects:
- State of conservation of the building and the property.
- Community and maintenance fees.
- Orientation and protection from the wind.
- Quality of materials. Proximity to the sea contributes to humidity.
- Services available in the area year-round.
- Potential for future appreciation.
Analysing these points will help you make a safer decision that is better suited to your needs.
Examples of beachfront flats
In Orihuela, Alicante, a ground-floor beach home is available for €92,000.
This studio has a surface area of 30 m² and includes a full bathroom, an equipped kitchen, a bright living‑dining area and a terrace with direct sea views.
The next example takes us to Empuriabrava (Girona), a town often nicknamed the “Spanish Venice” of the Costa Brava. There, this flat is for sale on the 11th floor of a building with a lift.
Located on the beachfront, the flat features a living‑dining room with an open‑plan kitchen, a bedroom area and a full bathroom. It is priced at €98,000.
If you are looking for an apartment on a quiet, less crowded beach, this seaside property in Casarones, in the heart of the Costa Tropical in Granada, is an interesting option.
The property has a constructed area of 75 m², two double bedrooms (one with a private terrace), a bathroom and a separate kitchen with a laundry room.
The next stop takes us back to Galicia, this time to Ponteceso, a town in the province of A Coruña with several beaches of great natural beauty. Here, this beachfront flat is for sale for €125,000.
The property has 110 m² distributed across four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a pantry. It is ready to move into.
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