Demand in Spain is going through the roof – but a massive one in five of the country’s most in-demand property hotspots are located in just one province

The property market in Spain is booming, but where are the most sought-after locations by buyers?

Idealista, a property platform, has released its latest ranking which highlights the Spanish housing markets with the highest demand. 

Alicante has 28 of Spain’s top property hotspots, including one in five. 

El Campello, Gran Alacant and tourist destinations such as Benidorm or Denia are all notable locations.

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Several Alicante towns also rank among the priciest in Spain’s most in-demand markets, including Moraira, Benissa, Benitachell, and Altea, with average property values exceeding €1 million.

Malaga, the Costa del Sol capital, is represented by 15 towns. These include Torremolinos as well as Rincon de la Victoria and Manilva.

Luxury destinations Benahavis and Marbella also feature, ranking among the three most expensive towns in the country, with average prices surpassing €2.4 million in Benahavis and €1.77 million in Marbella.

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Madrid is the city most in demand to purchase a house. Valencia and Barcelona are ranked fifth and tenth, respectively.

Capitals such as Valladolid (ranking at number 11), Seville (12), A Coruña (14) and San Sebastian (15) make up the second tier of cities experiencing the strongest housing demand.

With demand soaring nationwide, Spain’s property market is hotter than ever –  from luxury coastal towns to major capitals, buyers are chasing homes across every corner of the country.

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