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Do you dream of owning an apartment or villa where you can enjoy the Spanish sunshine yourself and possibly rent it out when you're not there? Then a holiday home on the Costa Blanca or Costa Cálida could be an interesting investment.
The Spanish coast remains popular with holidaymakers from all over Europe. Thanks to its pleasant climate, beautiful beaches, charming seaside towns and numerous golf courses, there are plenty of opportunities for those looking to combine personal use with holiday rentals.
But can you simply rent out any property to tourists? Unfortunately, no!
A rental licence is not automatically included
Anyone wishing to rent out a property to tourists must take regional regulations into account.
On the Costa Blanca, in the Valencian Community, the property must, among other things, comply with local urban planning regulations and be correctly registered as tourist accommodation. Here, rentals to the same tenant may not exceed 10 consecutive days.
On the Costa Cálida, in the Region of Murcia, different rules apply. Here too, the property must meet certain requirements and the tourist rental activity must be registered in advance with the relevant tourism authority.
The residential community also plays a role
Buying an apartment in a residential complex with a communal swimming pool or other shared facilities? Then you must also take the owners' association into account. Since April 2025, prior approval from the owners' association has been required for new tourist rentals in apartment buildings.
In addition, since July 2025, a national registration number has been mandatory for short-term rentals advertised through online platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com. This is in addition to the regional requirements.
Which properties are suitable for holiday rentals?
Apartments within walking distance of the beach, villas with private swimming pools and properties in golf resorts are popular choices. A good location, terrace, swimming pool and comfortable facilities are particularly important when making a property attractive to holidaymakers.
The surrounding area also plays an important role. Places such as Orihuela Costa, Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura, the Mar Menor, La Manga and the various golf resorts each have their own appeal.
Our advice: find out before you buy!
A property that seems perfectly suited to holiday rentals cannot automatically be rented out to tourists. Always check in advance whether the necessary licences and registrations can be obtained and whether the residential community allows tourist rentals.
At CoBla Vastgoed, we are happy to guide you in your search for a suitable property on the Costa Blanca or Costa Cálida. We help you consider the location, type of property and rental possibilities, so you can start your Spanish adventure well prepared.
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