Can foreigners buy apartments in Altea?

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 an apartment in Altea?

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 an apartment in Spain?

Yes. You will want a bank account in Spain once you have bought your apartment in Altea. 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.

22 Apartments for Sale in Altea, Buy Flat from 280,000 €

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With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a large terrace and sea views, Altea, Spain

Altea, Valencia, Spain

950,000 €

Total area 212 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Exclusive penthouse with a garden, barbecue and sea views, Altea, Spain

Altea, Valencia, Spain

595,000 €

Total area 254 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 585 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

2,100,000 €

Total area 585 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom apartment 234 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

1,700,000 €

Total area 234 m² · 4 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms

Furnished

4-bedroom apartment 437 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

800,000 €

Total area 437 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 106 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

424,000 €

Total area 106 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 80 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

376,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom penthouse 93 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

466,000 €

Total area 93 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 84 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

280,000 €

Total area 84 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 80 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

389,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 106 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

466,000 €

Total area 106 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Furnished

2-bedroom apartment 104 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

495,000 €

Total area 104 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

Furnished

1-bedroom apartment 91 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

510,000 €

Total area 91 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 86 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

300,000 €

Total area 86 m² · 2 bedrooms · 1 bathroom

4-bedroom apartment 212 m² in Altea for 550,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3 months ago

4-bedroom apartment 212 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

550,000 €

Total area 212 m² · 4 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 174 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

589,000 €

Total area 174 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 175 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

450,000 €

Total area 175 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

Two-bedroom apartment on the seafront, Mascarat area, Altea, Alicante, Spain

Altea, Valencia, Spain

340,000 €

Total area 113 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 169 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

1,430,000 €

Total area 169 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 108 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

795,000 €

Total area 108 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 152 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

1,530,000 €

Total area 152 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

2-bedroom apartment 144 m² in Altea for 1,330,000 €

With balcony/terrace

2 days ago

2-bedroom apartment 144 m² in Altea

Altea, Valencia, Spain

1,330,000 €

Total area 144 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

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Residential complex

New residential complex just 500 meters from the beach, El Verger, Alicante, Spain

Denia, Valencia, Spain

From 318,000 €

Total 280 units available from the developer

Completion in: 2027.I

2 bedrooms from 318,000 €

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 80 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

670,000 €

Total area 80 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

1-bedroom apartment 77 m² in Benidorm for 607,000 €

With balcony/terrace

6 days ago

1-bedroom apartment 77 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

607,000 €

Total area 77 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

2-bedroom apartment 109 m² in Benidorm for 720,000 €

With balcony/terrace

6 days ago

2-bedroom apartment 109 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

720,000 €

Total area 109 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

3-bedroom apartment 146 m² in Benidorm for 1,120,000 €

With balcony/terrace

6 days ago

3-bedroom apartment 146 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

1,120,000 €

Total area 146 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

4-bedroom apartment 227 m² in Benidorm for 2,146,000 €

With balcony/terrace

6 days ago

4-bedroom apartment 227 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

2,146,000 €

Total area 227 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom penthouse 140 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

1,390,000 €

Total area 140 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 132 m² in El Campello

El Campello, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

437,000 €

Total area 132 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom penthouse 89 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

560,000 €

Total area 89 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom apartment 350 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

1,986,000 €

Total area 350 m² · 4 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 130 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

485,000 €

Total area 130 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom penthouse 89 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

560,000 €

Total area 89 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 82 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

375,000 €

Total area 82 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

1-bedroom apartment 85 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

525,000 €

Total area 85 m² · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 106 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

767,000 €

Total area 106 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 132 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

745,000 €

Total area 132 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 143 m² in Denia

Denia, Valencia, Spain

800,000 €

Total area 143 m² · Land area: 300 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 92 m² in El Campello

El Campello, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

330,000 €

Total area 92 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom penthouse 74 m² in El Campello

El Campello, Alicante, Valencia, Spain

399,000 €

Total area 74 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom penthouse 159 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

1,100,000 €

Total area 159 m² · 3 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

2-bedroom apartment 107 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

405,000 €

Total area 107 m² · 2 bedrooms · 2 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 123 m² in Calpe

Calpe, Valencia, Spain

450,000 €

Total area 123 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

4-bedroom apartment 243 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

1,946,000 €

Total area 243 m² · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 209 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

1,512,000 €

Total area 209 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

With balcony/terrace

3-bedroom apartment 179 m² in Benidorm

Benidorm, Valencia, Spain

995,000 €

Total area 179 m² · 3 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms

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