A detached villa on a 10,000 m² rustic plot in Confrides, a small mountain village in the Marina Baixa comarca of Alicante province. The property comprises a 60 m² house with one bedroom, one bathroom, an open-plan living-dining area with a fitted kitchen, mains electricity and drinking water. Built in 1970 and offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €150,000, the home sits in a quiet inland setting roughly 19 kilometres, as the crow flies, from the nearest beaches of the Costa Blanca coast. Daily life here is car-dependent, with a pharmacy 27 metres away and a supermarket about 8.3 kilometres distant.
Within the wider Costa Blanca market, this property occupies a distinct segment: inland rustic land at a price point that competes directly with new-build coastal apartments. The comparable projects highlight the contrast sharply. APARTMENTS PALANGRE BEACH in Torrevieja starts at €160,000; EDIFICIO SUN & CENTER, key-ready in Torrevieja, from €169,000; and OASIS LAGUNA 2 Phase II in Urbanización El Raso from €227,000. At €150,000 fixed, the Confrides villa is cheaper than all three, yet the purchase is fundamentally different in character. The coastal apartments deliver modern construction, communal pools, walkable amenities and beach proximity; the Confrides property delivers 10,000 m² of private land, mountain views, village quiet and full independence from urban infrastructure. The trade-offs run both ways. The villa's location in a village of 133 people means the supermarket is 8.3 km away, the hospital 18 km, and the beaches 19 km as the crow flies, roughly a 30-minute drive. The 1970 construction brings an older building standard, whereas the coastal comparables carry new-build warranties and current energy specifications. On the other hand, nothing in the coastal segment offers a hectare of land, mains-connected utilities, and the possibility of keeping animals or creating extensive gardens. Climatically, the interior position at 549 metres produces an average annual temperature of 14.7°C, cooler than the coast in both summer and winter, relevant for buyers deciding between Mediterranean beach living and mountain living. For pure rental investment, the coastal apartments likely offer broader demand; for a lifestyle or land-based purchase, the Confrides villa competes in a category the coastal projects do not enter at all.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Confrides lies inland in the Marina Baixa at an elevation of 549 metres, surrounded by mountain terrain near the Sierra d'Aitana. The village has around 133 residents. Beaches such as Cala de Finestrat and el Torres are roughly 19 km away in a straight line. Alicante airport is approximately 54 km distant, making this a genuinely rural location rather than a coastal one.
The house covers 60 m² with a single bedroom and bathroom, an open-plan living-dining area and a fitted kitchen. Mains electricity and drinking water are connected. The 10,000 m² plot provides space for gardens, animals or outdoor living. This layout suits a couple or single occupant seeking privacy and land rather than interior space.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction dates from 1970 and the property is described as key-ready. The asking price is fixed at €150,000, not a from-price. Completion dates and renovation needs, if any, would need to be verified during a viewing and legal due diligence.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom within 60 m², so space is limited for larger households. There is no mention of a pool, garage, or modern insulation standard. A car is necessary for daily errands; the supermarket is 8.3 km away. Winter temperatures at 549 metres altitude are cooler than on the coast.
This property fits a buyer whose priority is land, privacy and mountain surroundings rather than interior space or coastal access. Recognisable situations include: a couple seeking a weekend or holiday retreat within driving distance of the Costa Blanca; someone wanting to keep horses, grow a large garden or live semi-self-sufficiently; a buyer with a fixed budget of around €150,000 who accepts a compact 60 m² dwelling in exchange for a 10,000 m² plot; or an individual drawn to a quiet village of roughly 133 residents where the nearest pharmacy is 27 metres away but the supermarket is 8.3 km distant. It is less suitable for families needing multiple bedrooms, for buyers who do not drive, or for anyone wanting beach life within a short walk. The 1970 construction date means the buyer should expect an older building standard and should budget mentally for potential updates to kitchen, bathroom or insulation. It can work as a permanent home for a single person or couple tolerant of car-dependent living and cooler winters, the average annual temperature is 14.7°C at 549 metres altitude, distinctly cooler than the coast. As an investment for rental income, the remote position and one-bedroom layout limit the market compared with coastal apartments. The clearest fit is a lifestyle purchase: space, silence and terrain at a price that buys little more than a studio apartment in coastal towns.
The dwelling measures 60 m² and was built in 1970, which frames expectations: this is a traditional rural build rather than a contemporary specification. The interior layout is straightforward, a bright living-dining area with an open-plan, fitted kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. Utilities are the strongest practical point: mains electricity and drinking water are connected, which distinguishes the property from many rustic plots that rely on generators, solar systems or water deliveries. Detailed finishing information, window frames, insulation values, heating type, or hot water system, is not documented in the available data and should be verified on viewing. Given the construction era, buyers commonly assess the condition of the roof, electrical installation and plumbing in properties of this age in Spain, and a technical survey is a sensible step in the purchase process. The photographs indicate a simple stone-and-render cottage exterior with a terrace oriented towards olive groves and mountain slopes. There is no mention of air conditioning, central heating, double glazing, or a pool, and no parking structure is listed, though the plot size makes informal parking straightforward. The value proposition lies in the land and the connected services rather than in modern build quality. Buyers comparing this with new-build coastal apartments, for example key-ready units in Torrevieja from €169,000, should note that those offer current construction standards, warranties and energy performance, while this property offers age, character and ten thousand square metres of terrain at the same budget level.
The asking price is fixed at €150,000 for the entire property, house and 10,000 m² plot together, reflecting a recent reduction. This is an existing home, so there is no price list or unit variation. At this level, the buyer acquires land value and a basic but connected dwelling: mains electricity, drinking water, one bedroom and one bathroom across 60 m². Comparable new-build apartments on the Costa Blanca coast, such as those in Torrevieja from €160,000 or Urbanización El Raso from €227,000, offer modern finishes and coastal proximity but on a fraction of the land. The trade-off here is size of plot versus condition and location convenience.
Daily life in Confrides is defined by the scale of the village and the surrounding mountain landscape. With roughly 133 inhabitants, the community is small, and amenities within 2 km include a handful of restaurants, cafés, a school and two pharmacies, the nearest pharmacy being only 27 metres from the property. Larger shopping trips require a drive of about 8.3 km to the supermarket, and hospital care is roughly 18 km away in a straight line. The rhythm here is slow and seasonal: mornings may start on the terrace overlooking olive groves and hills, with the working day structured around car journeys rather than walkable infrastructure. The 10,000 m² plot allows a substantial outdoor life, gardening, keeping animals, or simply using the land, something rarely available at this price point closer to the coast. The average annual temperature of 14.7°C reflects the altitude of 549 metres; summers are warm but not coastal-hot, and winters are noticeably cooler. The swimming season nearby lasts around three months when sea water reaches 20°C or more. Public transport exists in minimal form, one line with six stops, but practical mobility depends on a private vehicle. For occupants who value silence, dark skies and terrain over convenience, the setting delivers that consistently; for those who want cafés, beaches and services at the door, it does not. The nearest beaches sit roughly 19 km away as the crow flies, translating to a drive of around 30 minutes towards Benidorm or Villajoyosa.
The immediate surroundings are agricultural and natural: olive groves, hillside terrain and views towards the mountains that characterise the Marina Baixa interior. Confrides itself is a village of about 133 people, and the amenities within 2 km, roughly ten restaurants, four cafés, one school and two pharmacies, indicate a modest but functioning local life, unusual for such a small population because the village sits on a route that attracts day visitors to the Guadalest valley area. The pharmacy 27 metres from the property covers basic daily needs. The nearest supermarket is 8.3 km away in a straight line, and the hospital approximately 18 km, which places healthcare and larger shopping within a 20 to 30 minute drive. Alicante, with 339,322 inhabitants, lies 42 km away as the crow flies, Elche 60 km, and Valencia 88 km. Public transport consists of one line with six stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily commuting. An electric vehicle charger is available 4.6 km away, with further charging points at 6.1 km. Life here is quiet year-round; there is no seasonal tourist surge in the village itself, though coastal traffic increases on summer weekends on the connecting roads towards Benidorm, about 19 km away in a straight line.
The map shows the property's position in the hills above the Costa Blanca coast, with Benidorm's bay and its beaches roughly 19 km to the south-east as the crow flies. Note that straight-line distances translate into longer drives on mountain roads, and that the nearest large supermarket lies about 8.3 km from the plot.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Confrides occupies an inland position in the north of the Alicante province, within the Marina Baixa comarca, at the transition between the coastal tourist belt and the mountainous interior. Benidorm and its beaches lie roughly 19 km to the south-east in a straight line, Alicante city 42 km to the south-west, and Valencia 88 km to the north. This places the property in the rural hinterland of one of Spain's most densely developed coastlines, close enough for a day at the sea, far enough that the landscape, climate and pace of life are fully mountain rather than Mediterranean-coastal.
Beaches at el Torres, Cala de Finestrat and Platja del Tio Roig all sit roughly 19 km away as the crow flies, in practice a drive of around 30 minutes towards the coast. Golf options within reach include Puig Campana Golf at 16 km, Meliá Villaitana at 17 km and Campo de Golf y Escuela Las Rejas in Benidorm at 18 km, all straight-line distances. Alicante-Elche airport is approximately 54 km away and Valencia airport about 94 km; both require a drive of an hour or more by road. A car is essential, the location data explicitly notes this, for shopping (8.3 km), hospital care (18 km) and most daily movement. Electric vehicle charging is available from 4.6 km. Public transport is limited to a single line with six stops, so accessibility should be assessed entirely from a driver's perspective.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 54 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 94 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Confrides lies at 549 metres above sea level, high enough to change the climate noticeably compared with the Costa Blanca shoreline. The average annual temperature is 14.7°C, several degrees below coastal averages, which means cooler evenings, colder winters with occasional frost, and milder summer heat than at sea level. The swimming season in the region lasts about three months, when sea water reaches 20°C or above, sea swimming is therefore a seasonal activity reached by car rather than a daily routine. The surrounding landscape is mountainous and agricultural, dominated by olive terraces and the ridges of the interior, including the Guadalest valley scenery inland of Benidorm. This terrain suits walking, cycling and rural pursuits directly from the property, a practical advantage of the 10,000 m² plot and the network of rural tracks in the area. Buyers should weigh the appeal of that landscape against the climatic reality of inland living in winter, when heating becomes a daily consideration rather than an occasional one.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, el Torres, Cala de Finestrat and Platja del Tio Roig, are all approximately 19 km away as the crow flies, meaning beach trips are planned excursions of roughly half an hour by car rather than spontaneous visits. Cala de Finestrat sits at the southern edge of Benidorm bay, with the full range of resort facilities nearby. Golfers have three courses within a 16 to 18 km radius: Puig Campana Golf, Meliá Villaitana and Las Rejas in Benidorm. Recreation closer to home is land-based: the plot itself, rural walking routes, and the mountain scenery of the Marina Baixa interior, including the reservoir and valley views visible from the village. The area around Confrides and neighbouring Guadalest is a established destination for day trips, which supports the restaurants and cafés within 2 km of the property. Water sports and marinas operate from the coastal towns reachable within half an hour's drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Confrides is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa in the Valencian Community, Spain.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3°C | 66 mm |
| February | 8.6°C | 28 mm |
| March | 9.8°C | 129 mm |
| April | 11.9°C | 85 mm |
| May | 15.8°C | 51 mm |
| June | 20.8°C | 27 mm |
| July | 24.1°C | 13 mm |
| August | 23.8°C | 28 mm |
| September | 19.4°C | 74 mm |
| October | 15.9°C | 60 mm |
| November | 10.9°C | 47 mm |
| December | 8.6°C | 60 mm |
Ref: VL542326
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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