Buy a villa or apartment in Denia on the Costa Blanca

Denia is a year-round town rather than a resort that shuts in winter, with a large Spanish population, a Sunday market culture and ferries from the harbour to the Balearic Islands. Las Rotes, to the south, is a rocky coast with villas and small coves. Las Marinas, to the north, has long sandy beaches and is popular with families and northern European retirees.

Alicante airport is roughly an hour or a little more by road, and Valencia airport is similar, which suits second-home owners with flights from both.

You will need an NIE tax number, a Spanish bank account and an independent lawyer to check title, debts and licences. Resale purchases in the Valencian Community carry transfer tax at 9% (from 1 June 2026; 11% above €1 million) in the standard case, while new builds carry VAT and stamp duty instead. Figures are approx. and rates change, so verify locally. Spain's golden visa ended on 3 April 2025, so a purchase no longer brings residency by itself.

Our Spain buying guide walks through the steps and the Spain mortgage guide covers non-resident lending.

North along the coast, Xàbia (also listed as Javea), Moraira, Calpe and Benissa offer different price points. Oliva lies in the other direction, and the national picture is on the Spain property page.