Spain
Property for sale in Moraira
Costa Blanca's most protected luxury micro-market
Moraira is the quiet counterpoint to the high-rise Costa Blanca. Strict local building rules cap heights at a few storeys, which is why the bay still reads as a fishing village with a marina rather than a resort strip — and why frontline plots here are genuinely scarce.
Buyers concentrate on three pockets: El Portet for the sheltered beach and walkable village, Cap Blanc and Pla del Mar for the cliffside sea-view villas, and the Benissa Coast just north for larger plots with open Mediterranean views.
The Moraira market today
Supply of true frontline villas is limited by geography and planning, so the top of the Moraira market behaves more like a collectors' market than a volume one: few properties, long holding periods, and pricing set by view and plot rather than by square metres alone. Inland urbanisations offer far better value per square metre for buyers who accept a short drive to the beach.
Who buys here
Northern European second-home buyers and relocating families, plus a smaller group of investors targeting premium seasonal rentals in July and August.
Homes for sale in Moraira
Buying costs and taxes in Spain
Budget for these on top of the asking price of any Moraira property. Rates are statutory and, in Spain, set regionally — the figures below are the ones that apply to Moraira.
What it costs to buy in Spain
Buyer-side costs on top of the agreed price. Rates reviewed August 2026.
| Cost | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer tax (ITP) — resale | 6–10% | Set by each autonomous region. Valencian Community 10%, Andalucía 7%, Balearics 8–13% on a sliding scale. |
| VAT (IVA) — new build | 10% | Replaces ITP on a first sale from a developer. 21% on plots and commercial units. |
| Stamp duty (AJD) — new build | 0.5–1.5% | Charged alongside IVA only; region-dependent (Valencia 1.5%, Andalucía 1.2%). |
| Notary | 0.1–0.5% | Statutory scale, degressive with price. |
| Land registry | 0.1–0.3% | Statutory scale. |
| Lawyer | ~1% + VAT | Market rate for independent conveyancing; strongly recommended. |
| Mortgage costs | 0.5–1.5% | Valuation and arrangement fee if financing. Since 2019 the bank pays AJD on the mortgage deed. |
| Realistic total (resale) | 10–13% on top of the price · new build: 12–14% (IVA + AJD + fees) | |
Annual cost of ownership
| Charge | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| IBI (council property tax) | 0.4–1.1% | Of the cadastral value, which is usually well below market value. |
| Non-resident income tax | 19% / 24% | On imputed or actual rental income. 19% for EU/EEA residents, 24% otherwise. |
| Rubbish & community fees | €200–€4,000 | Community fees depend entirely on the urbanisation's facilities. |
Indicative figures for guidance only, not tax advice. Regional rates change — confirm with your lawyer and the official source: Agencia Tributaria — property transfer taxes.
Moraira buyer questions
- Is Moraira a good place to buy a holiday home?
- Yes — it has year-round infrastructure rather than a season-only resort economy, which means shops, restaurants and services stay open in winter and properties are easier to let and resell.
- What is the difference between Moraira and Calpe?
- Calpe is larger and has apartment towers around the Peñón de Ifach; Moraira is low-rise and villa-dominated. Calpe offers more apartment stock at lower entry prices, Moraira more privacy and protected views.
- How far is Moraira from an airport?
- Alicante–Elche airport is roughly an 80 km drive and Valencia airport around 110 km, both mostly by motorway.