British buyers lead Costa del Sol property reservations

British buyers lead Costa del Sol property reservations in 2026

British buyers accounted for 21% of Taylor Wimpey España property reservations in the Costa del Sol, the largest share among purchasers from 29 nationalities, according to the developer.The local figures sit alongside national data from Spain’s General Council of Notaries (Consejo General del Notari
Buying an apartment with a pool this summer means an additional cost of 62%.

Flats with pools cost 62% more than average this summer

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.
Apartment for sale in Recoletos, Madrid

Recoletos is Madrid's top neighbourhood for foreign investors

Recoletos, in Madrid's Salamanca district, combines the city's highest property prices with the strongest international demand. According to a report by The Avenue Select Real Estate based on data from the Notary Statistical Portal, the neighbourhood records Madrid's highest average price per square metre (€14,773/m²), the largest average purchase value and the highest proportion of foreign buyers among all prime areas analysed.
The 10 most expensive streets to buy a home in Spain

The 10 most expensive streets to buy a home in Spain

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.
A pet spa within a luxury residential development in San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella)

Marbella welcomes the first pet spa in a residential complex

Communal areas in residential developments have evolved significantly in recent years, expanding beyond traditional facilities to include swimming pools, gyms, coworking spaces and social areas. Now, that trend is extending to another important member of many households: pets. The Grove, a new development by Praxfer Homes in San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella), will feature a dedicated pet spa within the complex for grooming and pet care. According to its listing on idealista, homes are available from €595,000.
La casa prefabricada de Amazon que ha dejado en shock al mercado inmobiliario

A 100 m² house for €54,000: Amazon’s new concrete prefab home

Amazon has added a prefabricated concrete home to its catalogue with a listed price of €54,000. The 100 m² property includes two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a fully equipped bathroom.The price sits below €60,000, at a time when access to housing in Spain is becoming more difficult as
How to find a property cadastral reference in Spain

How to find a property's cadastral reference in Spain

Getting the cadastral reference of a house or property in Spain is relatively straightforward and requires very little paperwork. This unique property identifier can be found through the Spanish Land Registry (Catastro).
Buying and selling of a home

Foreign home purchases in Spain rise 11%, says Sonneil

Spain's housing market is showing a two-speed trend. While total home sales fell by 2.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, reaching 167,934 transactions, purchases by foreign buyers moved in the opposite direction. According to data analysed by Sonneil, international buyers were involved in more than 26,800 transactions between April and June, representing growth of around 11% compared with the same period a year earlier.
Atria F2

Metrovacesa launches Atria F2 on the Costa del Sol

Metrovacesa has begun construction of Atria F2, a new residential development in La Alcaidesa (Cádiz), backed by an investment of €28.3 million. The project includes two- and three-bedroom flats with spacious terraces and extensive communal facilities. It further strengthens the developer's presence in this area of the western Costa del Sol, where beaches, natural surroundings and some of southern Europe's most renowned golf courses come together.

The 70 m² 3-bedroom prefab house for under €16,000

Waking up in a prefabricated wooden house surrounded by nature, stepping onto the porch and having a quiet coffee is a fairly appealing prospect. That is the idea behind Hobycasa’s Slat model, currently reduced to €15,875. The property has 70 m² of interior space, with three bedrooms, a full bathroom and an open-plan living room and kitchen measuring more than 30 m². Its standout feature is the covered porch: a sheltered outdoor spot for mild evenings and warmer days.
A beach full of tourists

Housing market trends in Spain's summer population hotspots

Some Spanish municipalities experience dramatic population growth during the summer as tourists and second-home owners arrive in large numbers. Many of these popular destinations also face limited housing supply and high property prices. This analysis examines the housing market in the municipalities with the biggest seasonal population increases, including Alcúdia (Mallorca), Peñíscola (Castellón) and Castell-Platja d'Aro (Girona), where summer populations can rise by more than 800%.
best cities in the world for a workcation

This Spanish city ranks among the world's best for a workcation

The latest Work from Anywhere barometer from International Workplace Group (IWG) identifies the cities offering the best conditions for combining remote work with holidays or short stays in 2026. Barcelona is the only Spanish city to feature on the podium, ranking third worldwide thanks to its international connectivity, transport infrastructure, accommodation options and availability of flexible workspaces. Bangkok tops the global ranking, followed by Tokyo.
Blue Flag beaches in Almeria

The best Blue Flag beaches in Almería in 2026

The Almería coastline offers a diverse range of landscapes along its more than 200 kilometres of shoreline. There are coves nestled between volcanic mountains, long beaches stretching along the Mediterranean, and urban sands with easy access to services.
La Marina Urbanization

La Marina: beachside villas and strong international demand

The La Marina residential area, located in the municipality of San Fulgencio (Alicante), has become one of the best-known residential developments on the Costa Blanca.Follow idealista/news in Spanish on the WhatsApp channelIts proximity to the sea, wide range of housing options and large internation
Castelldefels: from second home to prime market with international mix

Castelldefels: from second-home destination to primary housing market

One of the areas in Catalonia where house prices have surged is the Barcelona metropolitan area, with Castelldefels emerging as one of the region's most sought-after and expensive towns. Single-family homes and spacious layouts dominate the local housing stock, pushing average property transaction values above those of Barcelona's typically smaller apartments. Depending on the area, residential property prices in Castelldefels can range between €4,000 and €5,000 per square metre.
Where are the most expensive homes in Spain?

City or coast? Where are the most expensive homes in Spain?

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.