Top 5 Spanish beach resorts for an affordable summer in 2025

Spain’s rental market for summer is heating up.

The average weekly rent for a coastal holiday apartment now hits €1,270, up €110 from 2024, according to Tecnitasa. It’s an increase of 7 per cent in a year.

And if you’re dreaming of Puerto Banus or Mallorca’s Santanyi, better dream bigger: those cost over €3,400/week. The cost of flights is up by 22 percent, the price of hotels is up by 30 percent, and a simple beach trip has become a luxury.

Don’t forget about summer!

Rents are reasonable in many of the hidden gems on the Spanish coast, where the sun is hot and the weather is just as pleasant. If you want to stretch your money without giving up the sea breeze here is our list.

Top 5 beach towns with budget prices in Spain by summer 2025

Valdenoja (Santander, Cantabria): €510/week

Valdenoja in Santander is located in the more green and wild north. This neighbourhood in Santander offers beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, a less crowded atmosphere, and direct access to Santander’s beaches. It’s a great place to go for milder weather, fresher seafood, and a wallet that won’t cry.

Portosin (Galicia): €530–€570/week

Galicia doesn’t top everyone’s tourist list. It’s not the first place tourists go. Portosin has a peaceful atmosphere, is cool in July even, and is surrounded by hills and sleepy port.

Moncofar (Castellon, Comunidad Valenciana): €550/week

Moncofar, a quiet stretch of coastline between Valencia and Castellon is a great combination: Mediterranean warmth at low prices. The perfect spot for long walks and calm waters. No Instagram stars.

Guardamar del Segura (Alicante, Costa Blanca): €580–€600/week

This laid-back town, located just south of Alicante is known for its vast sandy beaches and pine forests. This Spanish summer is a secret that’s still under the radar.

Aguilas (Murcia): from €590/week

Aguilas is a hidden gem of Murcia. It has some the most beautiful beaches in the area. The sleepy promenades and seafood markets make it feel as if you are in Spain 20 years back.

Why is everything more expensive this year?

The summer in Spain is becoming very expensive. High demand is part of the problem. Spain will welcome 100 million tourists by 2025. That is a record.

However, the number of vacation rental homes has not kept up with demand. Residential homes are being converted to short-term tourist accommodations, which has pushed prices up across the board.

Increased operating costs, new rental regulations, tighter control on platforms such as Airbnb, tourist tax, and new rental regulations are all factors to consider. It’s no wonder that prices have skyrocketed.

If you can’t afford Marbella, then this list should definitely be on your radar. They may not be as glamorous or have the same energy of rich people, but these towns offer the most important things: room for breathing, sand in between your toes, an affordable price.

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