This urban plot is situated in the established residential area of Galeras de las Palmeras in Altea, on the Costa Blanca. The site covers 2,120 m² and offers sea and green-area views, with a maximum buildability of 442.40 m² and a maximum occupancy of 395 m². The planning framework allows a villa of up to two floors plus a basement or semi-basement, with a maximum height of 7 metres. The asking price is fixed at €169,000. Altea itself is a coastal town of roughly 24,600 inhabitants with beaches, a marina and daily amenities within short distances of the plot.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plot lies in a residential district of Altea, an urbanised coastal environment where amenities are reachable on foot. Platja de l'Espigó is 192 metres away as the crow flies, with Playa del Bol at 567 metres and Platja del Cap Negret at 879 metres. A supermarket sits 155 metres from the site, and the town's train stations are 1.7 km distant. The surrounding streetscapes combine hillside greenery with established housing.
The plot accommodates a self-designed villa of up to 442.40 m² of built area on two levels plus a basement, within a 7-metre height limit. This suits buyers seeking a tailor-made home rather than an off-plan unit. The 2,120 m² surface allows generous garden space, a private pool and parking within the plot, subject to the applicable occupancy limit of 395 m² per floor footprint.
The land is key-ready as a plot: it is urban land in an established neighbourhood with roads and connections in place. Any construction would be a separate project initiated by the buyer, with timing dependent on design, licensing and contractor availability. The 1970 date in the records refers to the area's registration history, not to any structure on the site. Completion of a future villa is therefore fully dependent on the buyer's own build programme.
The plot contains no existing dwelling, so there are no bedrooms, bathrooms or built living area: the €169,000 price covers land only. Buildability is capped at 442.40 m² with 395 m² maximum occupancy and a 7-metre height restriction. No project data is available on utility connections, soil conditions or planning fees beyond these figures. Buyers must budget separately for construction, architect, licences and taxes, which are not included in the asking price.
Ref: VL905551
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This plot suits a buyer who wants to commission a villa to their own specification rather than purchase an existing or off-plan home. The planning parameters, up to two floors plus basement, 442.40 m² buildability, support a substantial single-family residence with garden space on a 2,120 m² site. It fits those planning permanent relocation who value a year-round town with a train station, schools and full services, as well as second-home buyers drawn to a quiet residential street within a short walk of the beach. The location works for households that prefer flat, walkable terrain: the gradient to the sea is under 1 per cent, and the supermarket lies 155 metres from the boundary. It is less suitable for buyers seeking immediate rental income, since nothing can be occupied or let until a villa is designed, permitted and built. Nor does it suit those wanting a lock-and-leave apartment with community management; this is a self-build route with all the decision-making and coordination that entails. Buyers comfortable managing an architectural project in Spain, or those working with a local project manager, are the natural audience. Finally, the plot appeals to anyone specifically seeking Altea's combination of a modest-sized historic coastal town, an international community along the northern Costa Blanca, and proximity to both Alicante and Valencia airports.
As a plot, the property has no finishes, installations or structures to assess; the technical substance lies in its planning and site data. The land is designated urban building land within the Galeras de las Palmeras residential area, meaning access roads and basic urban infrastructure are in place in an established neighbourhood. The documented parameters are: total surface of 2,120 m², maximum buildability of 442.40 m², maximum occupancy of 395 m², and permission for two floors above a basement or semi-basement with a maximum overall height of 7 metres. Within these limits, a buyer controls the entire specification of the future villa, structure, insulation, glazing, heating and cooling systems, and renewable installations, rather than inheriting a developer's choices. The site's elevation of about 6 metres and the slope of under 1 per cent toward the beach simplify foundation design relative to hillside plots elsewhere in Altea, where steep gradients can add structural cost. Verification items that sit with the buyer's due diligence include soil bearing capacity, utility connection points at the boundary, and any municipal conditions attached to the building licence. Photographic records show a natural hillside setting with pine trees, a stone wall and views over greenery, which indicates an established vegetated surroundingscape rather than cleared scrubland. The quality of the eventual home is therefore determined entirely by the buyer's brief, budget and chosen architect, within the fixed municipal envelope described above.
The asking price for the plot is fixed at €169,000; this is not a from-price and no dwelling is included. The figure reflects the land in its current state, with the documented buildability of 442.40 m² and occupancy limit of 395 m² over a 2,120 m² site. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process. Construction costs, architectural fees, building licences and purchase taxes are additional and vary with the eventual design. Comparable listed projects in the wider region at similar price points are completed apartments; a plot at this price positions the total outlay for a future villa well above the land cost alone.
Daily life around this plot would revolve around a walkable coastal neighbourhood in Altea. The supermarket 155 metres away and the pharmacy at 1.2 km cover routine shopping and healthcare basics, while 68 restaurants, 25 cafés and 14 banks within two kilometres indicate a mature service economy rather than a seasonal resort strip. The nearest beach is under 200 metres in a straight line, so morning swims or evening walks along the shore would be a routine matter of a few minutes on foot. The town's terrain rises gently behind the coast, the plot itself sits at approximately 6 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of under 1 per cent, meaning flat access to the seafront without steep climbs. Altea station, 1.7 km away, connects along the coastal rail line, and five public bus lines with 30 stops serve the municipality, reducing dependence on a car for local trips. The rhythm of the town is year-round: with about 24,600 residents, schools such as Costa Blanca International College at 6.8 km, and sports facilities including Polideportivo Altea Garganes at 0.5 km, the area functions in all seasons rather than emptying after summer. For a buyer planning a villa here, the practical consequence is a location where construction logistics are straightforward, established access roads and nearby suppliers, and where the finished home would sit within a functioning urban fabric from day one.
Life around the plot would unfold within a compact, service-rich slice of Altea. The immediate surroundings offer views over green areas and the sea, and the site's location on a residential street in Galeras de las Palmeras places it in a neighbourhood of established homes rather than a raw development zone. Distances to daily infrastructure are short: supermarket at 155 metres, pharmacy at 1.2 km, and a hospital at 9.9 km. The area intelligence shows 68 restaurants, 25 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 14 banks within two kilometres, a density consistent with living inside a functioning town. For recreation beyond the beach, Polideportivo Altea Garganes sports centre is 500 metres away, Club de Tenis Altea at 2.5 km, and a public swimming pool complex at 1.7 km. Port d'Altea marina lies 2.5 km from the plot, with the larger Port Esportiu Luis Campomanes at 4.3 km. The railway stations of Altea and Olla Altea, both 1.7 km away, provide an alternative to driving along the coast. With five bus lines and 30 stops across the municipality, local mobility without a car is realistic for routine trips, though a vehicle remains useful for hospital visits, airport transfers and regional travel. The urban character means some traffic and neighbour proximity are part of the setting; buyers seeking full rural isolation would need to look further inland.
The map shows the plot within Altea's coastal residential fabric, with Platja de l'Espigó a few hundred metres to the east and the town centre's amenities within walking range. Markers indicate nearby beaches, the supermarket at 155 metres, sports facilities and the rail stations. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Altea sits on the northern Costa Blanca in the Valencian Community, between Calpe and Benidorm, and roughly 58 km by straight line from Alicante-Elche airport and 105 km from Valencia. The town of about 24,600 inhabitants positions itself as a quieter, more traditional alternative to the high-rise resorts further south, with a historic old town, a working marina and an established international resident community. Within this context, the plot's location in Galeras de las Palmeras places it in the residential belt close to the seafront, combining near-beach proximity with a street-level neighbourhood character. The Costa Blanca's overall offering, beaches, golf, rail links and two major airports within reach, frames the area's appeal for both permanent and seasonal residents.
Accessibility is one of the plot's practical strengths. Three beaches lie within 900 metres as the crow flies: Platja de l'Espigó at 192 m, Playa del Bol at 567 m and Platja del Cap Negret at 879 m, all reachable on foot along flat terrain. Golf options span Altea Club de Golf at 3.3 km, Meliá Villaitana at 10 km and Las Rejas in Benidorm at 11 km. An electric-vehicle charging point sits 1.1 km away. Airports require a longer journey: Alicante-Elche (ALC) is roughly 58 km in a straight line, Valencia (VLC) about 105 km, and both are realistic departure points for international travel; actual driving distances are longer. Train access via Altea station, 1.7 km from the plot, links the town along the Mediterranean corridor toward Benidorm, Alicante and Denia. The hospital at 9.9 km is the furthest core service. Distances stated are straight-line; road routes add some length.
| Beach Distance | 0.7 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 58 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 105 km |
| Altea | 1.7 km |
| Olla Altea | 1.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Altea records an average annual temperature of 19.0°C, and the swimming season, periods with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, roughly May through October. The town sits at sea level, and the plot itself lies at approximately 6 metres elevation with a gradient of under 1 per cent toward the coast, so the immediate terrain is flat and easily walked. The images of the site show a hillside context with pine trees, stone walls and views toward mountains and greenery, reflecting the typical Costa Blanca landscape where vegetated slopes rise just behind the coastal strip. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry summers; this pattern favours outdoor living for most of the year but also implies seasonal water-use considerations for a future garden. The combination of a low-lying plot and a sheltered residential street means limited exposure to wind compared with exposed headland sites, though orientation of a future villa will determine sunlight hours on terraces and in living spaces.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Altea holds three Blue Flag beaches, Cap Blanc, El Bol and La Roda, indicating consistent water quality and services along its coastline. From the plot, Platja de l'Espigó lies 192 metres in a straight line, Playa del Bol 567 metres and Platja del Cap Negret 879 metres, giving a choice of coves and stretches of sand within a short walk. Beyond swimming, the recreation offering includes two marinas nearby (Port d'Altea at 2.5 km and Luis Campomanes at 4.3 km) for sailing and water sports, and tennis at Club de Tenis Altea. Golfers can reach Altea Club de Golf within 3.3 km, with two further courses, Meliá Villaitana and Las Rejas, at 10 and 11 km respectively. The municipal sports centre at 500 metres covers indoor sports and training. Viewpoints such as Torre de Bellaguarda, 1.0 km away, mark the walking routes through the town's hills. This breadth of options within a few kilometres means leisure does not depend on high-season facilities alone; most amenities operate year-round for residents.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
Altea is a city and municipality located in the Valencian Community, Spain, on the section of Mediterranean coast called the Costa Blanca.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4°C | 50 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 19 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 73 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 42 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 29 mm |
| June | 23.8°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 7 mm |
| August | 27.0°C | 17 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 41 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 44 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 37 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 43 mm |
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At a fixed price of €169,000, this plot occupies a different position in the market from comparable listed properties at similar price points. APARTMENTS PALANGRE BEACH in Torrevieja and EDIFICIO SUN & CENTER, both listed from €160,000–€169,000, offer completed apartments in the southern Costa Blanca; OASIS LAGUNA 2 Phase II in Urbanización El Raso starts from €227,000. Those options deliver immediate, finished living space with community facilities, whereas the Altea plot delivers land and planning rights only, the eventual villa requires a separate construction budget that will typically exceed the land cost several times over. The trade-off is control and scale: within the 442.40 m² buildability envelope, a buyer can create a detached villa sized far beyond any apartment at these price levels, on a private 2,120 m² site. Locationally, Altea differs from Torrevieja and El Raso in character. It is a smaller, traditionally structured town of about 24,600 inhabitants on the northern Costa Blanca, with a historic centre, three Blue Flag beaches and a year-round service economy, 68 restaurants and 25 cafés within two kilometres of the plot. The southern comparisons sit in denser, more touristic corridors. Transport-wise, Altea benefits from a local rail connection 1.7 km from the plot toward Benidorm and Alicante, something the inland El Raso location does not match, though Alicante airport remains roughly 58 km straight-line away, further than from Torrevieja. For buyers comparing total outlay, a finished €169,000 apartment and a €169,000 plot plus construction represent very different investments: one is a completed asset, the other a custom-build route. The plot's appeal therefore rests on the combination of near-beach urban land, generous buildability and an established residential setting, a profile that is relatively scarce at this price level on the northern Costa Blanca, where buildable plots close to the seafront more commonly carry higher land values or form part of larger estate developments.
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