Where the villas are
- Cabo Roig and Dehesa de Campoamor: clifftop and sea-view villas, top of the market.
- Villamartin and the golf areas: villas on or near courses.
- Los Dolses and La Zenia inland: family villas near shops and schools.
- For more plot for the money: Los Balcones in Torrevieja or Ciudad Quesada inland.
What drives villa prices
Sea views, walking distance to a beach, plot size, orientation, a private pool and parking. Villas from the 1990s may look similar to newer ones in photos but differ a lot on insulation, windows and air conditioning.
Legal checks specific to villas
- Every built square metre (casitas, enclosed porches, garages converted to rooms) should appear in the Land Registry and Catastro.
- The pool should be licensed and declared.
- Plot boundaries should match the Catastro plan.
- If the price is above €1 million, ITP is 11%, not 9%.