Costa Blanca New Builds in 2026: Where They're Rising
- How much new housing is under construction in Alicante province
- Why the growth is concentrated in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa
- How prices differ between towns
- What this means when choosing a new build on the Costa Blanca
- Frequently Asked Questions
How much new housing is under construction in Alicante province
According to the Colegio Oficial de la Arquitectura Técnica de Alicante (COATA), 3,418 new homes broke ground in the province in the first quarter of 2026 — up 25% year-on-year and 9.6% on the previous quarter. Over the past twelve months, more than 11,700 homes have started construction across the province.
Why the growth is concentrated in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa
The province-wide figure hides how uneven growth actually is. In Vega Baja — the area that includes Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and neighbouring municipalities — 1,972 homes started construction in the first quarter of 2026, up 115% year-on-year. Torrevieja alone accounted for more than 1,200 of them.
Over the same period, new construction fell 19% in the city of Alicante (667 units) and 54% in Elche (120 units). The 2026 new-build boom on the Costa Blanca isn't a province-wide rise — it's construction concentrating on the southern coast specifically.
How prices differ between towns
Prices vary noticeably between neighbouring towns in Vega Baja and the southern Costa Blanca. According to Idealista and Fotocasa data for June 2026, asking prices stood at: €2,558/m² in Torrevieja (+14%), €2,797/m² in Guardamar del Segura (+15.7%), €3,042/m² in Orihuela Costa (+6.8%), €3,042/m² in Ciudad Quesada (+0.8%), and €3,746/m² in Torre de la Horadada (+17%).
These are market-wide asking prices, covering both new builds and resale homes together. The broader pattern on the Costa Blanca holds: the closer to the sea and the lower the building density, the higher the price. Torrevieja remains the most affordable entry point among the towns listed.
What this means when choosing a new build on the Costa Blanca
More complexes under construction means more choice — of location, layout, floor level and completion stage, all at once. In Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa it's now easier to find both an early-stage project with a flexible payment plan and a complex that's ready to move into.
At the same time, competition between developers in the same area is a good reason to compare projects on more than price per square metre. Worth checking: what's included in the complex's amenities — pool, landscaped areas, gym, play and sports areas, underground parking, communal spaces; what stage the complex itself and any neighbouring phases are at; and the developer's track record and reputation.
Espavista supports buyers through every stage of a purchase — from comparing suitable projects and calculating the full cost to signing at the notary and getting the keys.
If you're still weighing up a new build against a resale property, see our guide: Costa Blanca: New Build or Resale Property? Complete Guide to Buying Real Estate in Spain 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where on the Costa Blanca are the most new-build homes being built?
According to COATA data for the first quarter of 2026, most new housing is being built in Vega Baja, the area that includes Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. It accounted for 1,972 of the 3,418 new housing units started across Alicante province.
Why hasn't construction grown evenly across the whole Costa Blanca coast?
In the city of Alicante and in Elche, new construction actually fell over the same period. Growth is concentrated where buildable land and steady demand still remain — mainly in Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa.
Does record construction mean new-build prices on the Costa Blanca will fall soon?
June 2026 data doesn't show that: prices in Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura and Orihuela Costa are still rising at double-digit rates year-on-year. Higher construction volumes haven't slowed price growth so far, but how these figures move next can't be predicted in advance.
Which Costa Blanca town is the most expensive for buying a new build?
Among the towns covered here, Torre de la Horadada and Orihuela Costa are the most expensive — around €3,000–3,750/m² in asking prices as of June 2026. Torrevieja remains the most affordable entry point on this list.
Is now a good time to buy an off-plan new build?
That depends on whether you're willing to wait for completion and whether the construction-stage payment schedule suits you. Record construction volumes on the Costa Blanca mean more projects to compare, but choosing a specific one still requires checking the developer and the build stage.
How can I check what construction stage a specific complex is at?
Current projects with their construction stage and completion dates are listed in the Espavista new-build catalogue.