Property for sale in Spain

Do you really need to travel thousands of miles to find white sands and crystal-clear waters? Southern Spain is home to several hidden gems that can easily fool the eye: the colours may look Caribbean, but the map unmistakably points to Andalusia.

House price growth in Catalonia has become more moderate, but limited supply continues to support values despite a slowdown in sales activity. Experts agree that 2026 remains a good year to buy a home, particularly for owner-occupiers and second-home buyers, although not for those expecting widespread price falls. Eduardo Molet highlights areas such as Sant Cugat, Cerdanyola, Rubí and Terrassa among the most attractive locations for buyers seeking value and long-term potential.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’re looking to invest in a modern home by the sea, there’s never been a better time.

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

Spain has countless gorgeous beaches that draw millions of tourists each year. They are also a magnet for international visitors.

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).

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.

Foreigners accounted for a record 15.98% of homes purchased in Spain between April and June 2026, buying more than 26,800 properties even as the country’s overall sales market contracted.The share was the highest recorded by Spain’s College of Registrars, which said foreign demand increased both in

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.

Enjoying a beach holiday doesn't have to be expensive.

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.

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%.

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.

Can a 50 m² house look like a small contemporary building? That's the effect the KAYA 4L aims to achieve.

Finding an affordable city to live in without sacrificing quality of life is a priority for many people.

Almería pairs dry Mediterranean weather, city conveniences and access to the Cabo de Gata coast with housing costs that remain below Spain’s larger coastal cities.What is living in Almeria like?

Travelling to Tenerife with your dog is becoming increasingly easy thanks to the beaches designated for canine access.

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.

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