Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol 30 Nov 2022

The Mediterranean has many idyllic destinations and it was the Spanish coasts that originated the fame of the Mediterranean lifestyle, thanks to several queens from different countries who came to spend their holidays in Spain.

Since tourism boomed from the 1960s until today, the Mediterranean is a tourist destination par excellence. You can travel through Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey and other beautiful destinations to experience the true Mediterranean lifestyle.

It is true that the popularity of the Mediterranean has increased and the competivity is not only among different countires but between the different communities / Counties of Spain. Thus, there are people who prefer one coast and there are residents or tourists who prefer other coasts, such as the Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol.

If you are looking to invest in a place of sun and sand, a life with a lot of culture and gastronomy, you will have thought of the Mediterranean Coast of Spain and perhaps more specifically you want to invest in Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol.

Surely the location is one of the first questions you ask yourself when buying a home, whether it is a personal preference or for real estate investment reasons. And you may be wondering;

How is the Costa Blanca different from the Costa del Sol?

The first thing is that they belong to different Autonomous Communities;

Costa Blanca is the tourist name for the Mediterranean coast that includes the province of Alicante and its 244 km of coastline in the Valencian Community. And the Costa del Sol covers 150 km of the Malaga Mediterranean, belonging to the Andalusian Community.

Costa Blanca has more small coves and cliffs than Costa del Sol.

If we talk about charm, both have towns with personality and surrounded by valleys and beaches or sandy coves.
Here we leave you the highlights of some towns on the Costa Blanca vs Costa del Sol so you can judge for yourself.

Altea: very picturesque town and an ideal microclimate.
Benissa: cave houses and culture in its streets.
Calpe: for lovers of nature and chic.
Denia: authenticity and nature.
Guardamar del Segura: coastal fishing village with good real estate investment options
Orihuela Costa: exclusive and local tourist area par excellence.
Villajoyosa: tourist town, known for its chocolates and Gothic architecture.

Costa del Sol:
Marbella: top event destination, luxury destination and nightlife.
Porto Banús: luxury and nautical destination par excellence.
Estepona: endless beaches and a typical holiday tourism destination
Torremolinos: destination for Scandinavians and long beaches.
Fuengirola: infinite beaches and authentic Medieval culture.

Still don't get an idea of the differences between Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol?

To learn more about Costa Blanca and if you are a fan of nature you are a nature lover, take a look at this article.

The Naranja Spain real estate team loves the Costa Blanca, which is why we prefer the Costa Blanca to the Costa del Sol

But for any real estate investment, it is best to visit the investment site a minimum of three times and at different times of the day.

If you are evaluating Costa Blanca as a real estate investment option, do not hesitate to contact us. We are Orange Spain; a real estate agency with a lot of experience in buying and selling homes, land and commercial premises in all towns on the Costa Blanca.