Famous people's houses

Pedro Porro is enjoying the standout period of his career. The Tottenham full-back, a key figure in the Spanish national team’s set-up, played a decisive part in the 2026 World Cup semi-final against France, scoring one of the goals that secured Spain’s place in the final.

Following his goal in the World Cup final, Ferran Torres is currently one of the most talked-about figures in Spanish football, also due to the attention he generates off the pitch.

Nico Williams, who plays for Athletic Club and the Spanish national team, is enjoying one of the standout periods of his career.

Few managers have managed to keep their private lives as protected as Pep Guardiola has over the years.

Unai Simón has undoubtedly been one of the key figures for Spain at the 2026 World Cup, playing a decisive role in the team’s run to the final.

Marc Cucurella has become one of the most charismatic and recognisable players in the Spanish national team.

Kylian Mbappé is experiencing one of the most intense periods of his career.

Lamine Yamal, one of the standout players for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Through her collaboration with Google Maps and Service95, Dua Lipa has shared personal lists packed with favourite spots for food, date nights and natural wine.

Novak Djokovic’s Marbella villa has drawn attention since the tennis champion made the Costa del Sol one of his main bases in 2020.

The Armani Group is set to land on the Costa del Sol with Armani Residences Marbella – an exclusive development of 33 homes. The project is a joint venture between Sierra Blanca Estates and Playa Assets, led by Abel Matutes and Rafa Nadal. Set within a 50,000 m² plot, surrounded by nature and boasting panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Sierra Blanca mountains, construction is expected to begin in June and be completed in 2028.

Lionel Messi has added another significant asset to his growing property portfolio in Barcelona, purchasing the former Galerías Via Wagner building for €11.5 million.The acquisition was made through his real estate investment company, Edificio Rostower Socimi, and includes plans for a full refurbish

After years in Los Angeles, New York and London, Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem have chosen to base their family life back in Spain. Married since 2010, they shifted their centre of gravity away from Hollywood in favour of privacy and a calmer routine.

Amancio Ortega may be best known as the founder of Zara, but in 2026 he oversees the most valuable private real estate portfolio in the world.

Pablo Picasso moved house many times in Spain before settling in France.

Penélope Cruz is one of the leading figures in Spanish cinema and a firmly established name in the international film industry. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous awards and secured a place among the most influential actresses of her generation.

On the outskirts of Villena, around an hour inland from Alicante, former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero has built one of the most influential training bases in modern tennis.

Nestled in sunny Murcia, Spain, El Palmar is a small but vibrant village. Tennis fans know it as the birthplace of Carlos Alcaraz, the young superstar who continues to conquer the tennis world with his 2026 Australian Open win.

After lifting the 2026 Australian Open trophy and becoming the youngest tennis player to complete the career grand slam, Carlos Alcaraz has further cemented his status as one of the most dominant players in world tennis. Already a 7-time Grand Slam champion, the Spaniard continues to attract attention not only for his performances on court, but also for his lifestyle away from the spotlight.

Tennis sensation and recent French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz lives in a 90-square-metre prefabricated wooden house located within the Equelite Tennis Academy in Villena (Alicante), Spain.

Villa Yasmin, the Schumacher family’s luxury villa in Port d’Andratx, Mallorca, remains one of the most high-profile private residences in Spain’s Balearic Islands.

Lamine Yamal is not only dazzling with the ball at his feet – he has now taken YouTube by storm as well. The FC Barcelona winger, one of international football’s brightest sensations at just 18, has launched his own channel on the platform, surprising millions of followers with his debut video: a house tour of the flat where he lived for the past few years before moving to his new home.

Spain is not just beach bars and bargain menú del día. It’s also a magnet for the rich and ridiculous.

Álvaro Arbeloa is once again in the spotlight at Real Madrid — this time from the dugout. After stepping in as first-team head coach following Xabi Alonso’s departure, the former defender has drawn fresh attention not only for his role on the pitch, but also for his life away from football.

Spain has no shortage of pretty seaside towns and chilled pueblos, but a handful of postcodes sit in a very different league. In 2026, the most exclusive places to live in Spain are still clustered around Madrid, Barcelona, the Costa del Sol and the Balearic Islands.