Can foreigners buy houses in Mar Menor?

Yes. There are no restrictions on buying property in Spain , whether it's commercial, residential or land. In fact, Spain encourages investment by foreigners, both resident and non-resident. You will require a financial number which can acquire by visiting a police station with your passport.

How do I buy a house in Mar Menor?

The process of buying a property in Spain usually runs as follows. First, the buyer makes an offer, usually through the seller's real estate agent. If this is accepted, then the buyer and seller sign a preliminary contract (contrato privado de compravento) and the buyer pays a deposit, typically 10% of the purchase price. Then the agent helps to organise property check and if there're no burdens or restrictions, a final sales contract is prepared.

Do I need a Spanish bank account to buy a house in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your house in Mar Menor. This will enable you to set up direct debits and standing orders to pay for your utilities and bills .

Can I get a mortgage in Spain?

Yes. Although to get a mortgage in Spain you need NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjeros). If you're in Spain, you can start the NIE application process at any local police station. Outside of Spain, the best way to apply for an NIE is to contact your local Spanish consulate.

What is a Spanish residence permit?

A long-term residence permit allows you to stay in Spain indefinitely, working or otherwise, under the same conditions as Spanish citizens. You can apply for Spanish nationality after 10 years of residence in Spain.

How do I get a residence permit in Spain?

Dedending on type (for students, for investors, etc.) you can obtain Spanish residence permit at Foreigner’s Office in Spain or at Spanish Consulate in your country of residence.

How long does it take to get residency in Spain?

The terms are based on the type of the residence (for students, for investors, etc.). Some of them can be obtained in less than one month.

Can I get residency in Spain if I buy property?

Yes. When buying a property, you can get a residence permit in Spain, which will allow you to legally reside in the country. At the moment, the most suitable program for obtaining a Spanish residence permit is a Non-Lucrative residence visa in Spain . The main requirement of the program is to provide sufficient financial guarantees, as well as the availability of housing in Spain. Until 2025, investors had the opportunity to apply for a golden visa to Spain when buying real estate starting from 500 thousand euros, and the program has been officially closed since April 2025.

How can I get permanent residency in Spain?

You can get permanent residency in Spain after 5 years of legal residence.

How long does it take to become a citizen in Spain?

The standard criteria for citizenship in Spain is 10 years of legal residence. There are reduced terms (1, 2 or 5 years) for residency based on naturalization, origin, option, etc.

76 Houses for Sale in Mar Menor, Buy Villa from 335,000 €

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New residential complex of villas with swimming pools in San Javier, Murcia, Spain

San Javier, Murcia, Spain

From 480,000 €

Total 5 units available from the developer

Built in 2025

Villas from 480,000 €

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 109 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

520,000 €

Total area 109 m² · Land area: 246 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 125 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

1,390,000 €

Total area 125 m² · Land area: 351 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 140 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

720,000 €

Total area 140 m² · Land area: 350 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 101 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

420,000 €

Total area 101 m² · Land area: 170 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 110 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

645,000 €

Total area 110 m² · Land area: 242 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 123 m² in La Manga del Mar Menor

La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain

700,000 €

Total area 123 m² · Land area: 570 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 99 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

469,000 €

Total area 99 m² · Land area: 176 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom villa 114 m² in Los Alcazares for 670,000 €

With swimming pool

1 month ago

3-bedroom villa 114 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

670,000 €

Total area 114 m² · Land area: 265 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 112 m² in Lo Pagan

Lo Pagan, Murcia, Spain

455,000 €

Total area 112 m² · Land area: 160 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 103 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

489,000 €

Total area 103 m² · Land area: 274 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom villa 127 m² in Los Alcazares for 550,000 €

With swimming pool

1 month ago

3-bedroom villa 127 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

550,000 €

Total area 127 m² · Land area: 183 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

4-bedroom villa 235 m² in La Manga del Mar Menor

La Manga del Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain

840,000 €

Total area 235 m² · Land area: 630 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 130 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

690,000 €

Total area 130 m² · Land area: 354 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 224 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

650,000 €

Total area 224 m² · Land area: 263 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 112 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

459,000 €

Total area 112 m² · Land area: 201 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 106 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

500,000 €

Total area 106 m² · Land area: 235 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 335 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

2,126,000 €

Total area 335 m² · Land area: 500 m² · 3 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 121 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

588,000 €

Total area 121 m² · Land area: 261 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 123 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

599,000 €

Total area 123 m² · Land area: 356 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 217 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

890,000 €

Total area 217 m² · Land area: 300 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 232 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

467,000 €

Total area 232 m² · Land area: 176 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 140 m² in San Javier

San Javier, Murcia, Spain

799,000 €

Total area 140 m² · Land area: 300 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 321 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

1,961,000 €

Total area 321 m² · Land area: 500 m² · 3 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With swimming pool

3-bedroom villa 113 m² in Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain

590,000 €

Total area 113 m² · Land area: 450 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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Profitable pleasure: two months rent covers Tranio buyer’s yearly costs
Dmitry, an entrepreneur from Moscow, bought a holiday home in Alicante on the Costa Blanca in 2014 with Tranio. One year later, we met with him to see how things were going.
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Keeping it in the family: three sisters buy a flat in Torrevieja
It's easier to buy property abroad when your family is behind you. This is how three sisters in their early sixties, Irina and Marina and Irina bought a holiday home in Torrevieja.
25 August 2015
Golden visas and marinas: yacht-aficionado buys luxury villa in Spain
Eugene, chief executive of a major Russian company, first considered buying property abroad when he took up yachting. We talked to him after he bought a villa in Catalonia near a marina.
17 July 2015
Owning property in Spain: a British perspective
Steve, an English expat in Moscow, Russia, bought a flat in Spain. Two years on, we asked him for the British perspective on Spain’s real estate, buyer’s remorse and bureaucracy.
18 March 2026
Turnkey EU Residence Permit: How a Family Bought an Apartment in Tranio’s Filosofia Project and Received a Greek...
In 2025, a family came to us: a married couple and their adult son. Their goal was to obtain a European residence permit. Initially, they were choosing between Cyprus and Greece. Ultimately, the Greek Golden Visa programme...
29 July 2025
From Old Office to Modern Apartment: Securing Property and a Greek Residence Permit in Five Months under the...
Once again, a Tranio client has chosen Greece Golden Visa programme as the most affordable European residency option through real estate investment. The programme was revised in 2024. Now, the most accessible route is through...

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