A resale flat with sea views on the Costa del Sol is advertised 24% higher per square metre than one without views in the same town, and on the beachfront the gap reaches 52%. These are the results of analysing the 8,399 flats and houses for sale in our catalogue on 3 November 2026.
These are not third-party estimates: they are the asking prices of the listings we show on evsproperty.com, compared within each town so that location does not distort the result. Below you will find the figures by area, the gap between new builds and resales, and how much cheaper homes in need of renovation come out.
How much more does a flat with sea views cost?
We compared resale flats in the same town: those the listing agent marks as having sea views against the rest. The average gap, weighted by number of listings, is 24% per square metre built.
| Town | With sea views (€/m²) | Without views (€/m²) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga | 7,361 | 4,944 | +49% |
| Fuengirola | 6,164 | 4,490 | +37% |
| Estepona | 5,405 | 4,375 | +24% |
| Casares | 4,135 | 3,324 | +24% |
| Marbella | 6,644 | 5,450 | +22% |
| Benahavís | 5,635 | 4,612 | +22% |
| Mijas | 4,887 | 4,050 | +21% |
| Torremolinos | 5,052 | 4,290 | +18% |
| Benalmádena | 5,300 | 4,579 | +16% |
| Manilva | 3,523 | 3,267 | +8% |
Views matter most in the capital and in Fuengirola, where much of the supply without views is on inland streets. In Manilva almost all the housing stock is close to the sea and the gap is small.
And on the beachfront?
The beachfront weighs even more than the views: on average, 52% above the rest of the flats in the same town.
| Town | Beachfront (€/m²) | Other flats (€/m²) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torremolinos | 8,400 | 4,255 | +97% |
| Malaga | 9,068 | 5,246 | +73% |
| Estepona | 7,473 | 4,655 | +61% |
| Marbella | 8,643 | 5,656 | +53% |
| Mijas | 6,477 | 4,459 | +45% |
| Fuengirola | 6,964 | 5,322 | +31% |
| Benalmádena | 6,250 | 4,760 | +31% |
| Manilva | 4,281 | 3,280 | +30% |
Torremolinos and the capital have few beachfront flats for sale (23 and 21 listings), so their percentage is more volatile. Elsewhere the sample ranges from 27 to 146 listings.
How much more expensive are new builds than resales?
A new-build flat is advertised at an average of €5,717/m², against €4,992/m² for a resale: 15% more. On top of the price come 10% VAT and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), instead of the 7% transfer tax (ITP) on resales.
| Town | New build (€/m²) | Resale (€/m²) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estepona | 5,859 | 4,835 | +21% |
| Marbella | 6,875 | 5,906 | +16% |
| Mijas | 5,144 | 4,483 | +15% |
| Fuengirola | 5,971 | 5,433 | +10% |
How much cheaper are homes in need of renovation?
4.7% of the listings are homes in need of renovation. They ask on average 18% less per square metre than resales of the same type in the same town. For houses the discount is clearly larger than for flats.
| Town and type | To renovate (€/m²) | Resale (€/m²) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marbella, houses | 4,628 | 6,186 | −25% |
| Mijas, houses | 2,819 | 3,877 | −27% |
| Estepona, houses | 3,660 | 4,556 | −20% |
| Estepona, flats | 3,918 | 4,750 | −18% |
| Fuengirola, flats | 4,357 | 5,288 | −18% |
| Marbella, flats | 5,505 | 5,774 | −5% |
Be careful not to read the discount as a saving: a full renovation on the coast easily costs several hundred euros per square metre, and in a flat the price gap often does not cover it.
How we did the calculation
We took every house and flat for sale on evsproperty.com on 3 November 2026 with a price and built area: 8,399 listings. We excluded plots, commercial premises and inconsistent data. We use the median, the middle value, so that a few luxury properties do not move the result, and we only compare groups with enough listings. Views, beachfront location and condition are stated by the listing agent on each property page.
These are asking prices, not sale prices: the final price signed before the notary is usually somewhat lower. For month-by-month price trends by town, see our Costa del Sol market report, which is updated every month.
Frequently asked questions
How much do sea views add to a property's price on the Costa del Sol?
For resale flats, 24% more per square metre on average than flats without views in the same town. It ranges from 8% in Manilva to 49% in the capital.
How much more does a beachfront flat cost?
On average, 52% more per square metre than the other flats in the same town. In Marbella the gap is 53% and in Estepona 61%.
Is it worth buying a new build on the Costa del Sol?
New builds are advertised 15% higher per square metre than resales and pay VAT and AJD instead of ITP. In return they offer energy efficiency, developer guarantees and lower maintenance costs in the first years.
Can I quote these figures?
Yes, citing EVS Property Group as the source and the date of the data, 3 November 2026.
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