Benissa, Costa Blanca: Large Villas and Plots Between Calpe and Moraira

Benissa has a historic centre with a notable church and a coastline of small coves, with the Fustera and Les Bassetes areas on the water. Alicante airport is about an hour and a quarter away. Many owners are northern Europeans who stay several months a year.

Coastal neighbours are Calpe, Moraira, Javea (also listed as Xàbia) and Denia, with Altea to the south.

Rural plots in this part of Spain have a history of building without full permits. Before you buy, ask a lawyer to verify the building licence, the first occupation licence, the cadastral and registry description, water and electricity supply, and the plot's planning classification. Resales in the Valencian Community generally bear ITP transfer tax of 9% (from 1 June 2026; 11% above €1 million), while new builds bear VAT and stamp duty, though rates may change. The golden visa ended in April 2025.

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