Areas
Costa Blanca
The most popular British relocation destination in Spain. Alicante province — established communities, extensive services and active property market.
The Costa Blanca needs little introduction to British relocation planners. It is the most established and well-known British expat destination in Spain, with tens of thousands of UK nationals living along the Alicante province coast.
The appeal is obvious: excellent climate, established English-speaking services, good transport links, a developed property market and a large existing British community. From Torrevieja to Jávea to Denia, there are towns of every size and character.
Costa Bridge does not yet offer local services in the Costa Blanca, but we can support remote relocation preparation — route planning, document organisation, NIE and visa guidance — from our UK base.
British community
Very high. One of the highest concentrations of British nationals in Europe.
Towns on the Costa Blanca
Torrevieja
Spain's most famous British expat hub — 52% foreign residents, established infrastructure and year-round sunshine.
Jávea / Xàbia
A premium Costa Blanca destination — 6,000 British residents, dramatic coastline and a growing remote-worker community.
Benidorm
Spain's original skyscraper resort — two beaches, year-round tourism and the most famous British holiday destination in the country.
Alicante
The provincial capital of the Costa Blanca — a real Spanish city with beach, port, castle and full services on your doorstep.
Orihuela Costa
The British expat capital of southern Costa Blanca — urbanisations, golf courses and arguably the highest British concentration anywhere in Spain.
Dénia
A working port city with a historic old town, ferry to the Balearics and a sophisticated gastronomic scene.
Calp
A dramatic resort town dominated by the iconic Peñón de Ifac rock, with sandy beaches and a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Moraira
A small, exclusive resort town with a historic castle tower, Blue Flag beaches and the highest property prices in Alicante province.
Altea
A whitewashed artist haven on the Costa Blanca — cobbled old town, international community and the highest property prices outside Marbella.
Villajoyosa
The Costa Blanca's most colourful town — a historic fishing village famous for chocolate, painted houses and a relaxed seaside pace.
Property and rental signal
Mature, active market. Wide range of property types from apartment blocks to villas. Higher prices than eastern coasts but well understood by British buyers. Strong holiday-rental market in some areas.
Admin notes
Padrón at local town halls. Well-developed administrative infrastructure for foreign residents. Alicante has a dedicated Extranjería office. Tourism rental licensing (VT) required under Valencian Community law.
Important notes and caveats
- • Costa Bridge offers remote preparation support for Costa Blanca relocations. We do not currently have local coverage in Alicante province.
- • British population data from INE padrón (2021–2024).
- • Population and community figures are drawn from the latest available official sources. They change year to year and do not reflect unregistered residents or second-home owners.