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This blog post covers current housing prices in Costa Brava as of the first half of 2026.
We constantly update this article with the latest data from authoritative Spanish sources.
Whether you are looking for a seaside apartment or a luxury villa, you will find useful price benchmarks here.
And if you're planning to buy a property in this place, you may want to download our pack covering the real estate market in Costa Brava.
Insights
- Costa Brava property prices rose about 8% in 2025, outpacing Spain's inflation rate and making the region one of the stronger performers in Catalonia's coastal market.
- The gap between asking prices and final sale prices in Costa Brava averages around 8%, which is tighter than Spain's national average of 10% because prime coastal stock is scarce.
- Cadaqués commands the highest prices per square meter in Costa Brava, often reaching 5,500 to 8,000 euros per sqm, due to its iconic village status and extremely limited supply.
- New-build homes in Costa Brava carry a premium of roughly 18% over comparable existing properties, mainly because buyers pay for energy efficiency, modern layouts, and turnkey condition.
- With a budget of around 100,000 dollars, you can only find small studios or apartments needing renovation in towns like Lloret de Mar or outer Blanes.
- Begur and Calella de Palafrugell remain the top choices for international buyers seeking privacy, sea views, and a strong expat community along Costa Brava.
- Apartments make up roughly 55% of Costa Brava listings, while detached villas represent about 25%, reflecting the region's mix of holiday flats and high-end coastal homes.
What is the average housing price in Costa Brava in 2026?
The median housing price is more telling than the average because it represents the middle point of the market and is not skewed by a few ultra-expensive villas that pull the average upward.
We are writing this as of the first half of 2026, using the latest data collected from authoritative sources like Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE), Tinsa, and idealista, which we manually double-checked for accuracy.
The median housing price in Costa Brava in 2026 is approximately 276,000 euros (about $326,000 or 276,000 euros). The average housing price in Costa Brava in 2026 is around 311,000 euros (about $366,000 or 311,000 euros), which is higher because luxury sea-view villas push the mean upward.
About 80% of residential properties in Costa Brava in 2026 fall within a price range of 160,000 to 750,000 euros (approximately $189,000 to $884,000).
A realistic entry range in Costa Brava in 2026 is between 85,000 and 140,000 euros ($100,000 to $165,000), which can get you a 40 to 55 square meter older apartment in Lloret de Mar's urbanizations or in parts of Blanes away from the beachfront.
A typical luxury property in Costa Brava in 2026 ranges from 1.2 million to 3 million euros or more ($1.4 million to $3.5 million), and this would include a 200 to 350 square meter sea-view villa in Begur's Aiguablava or Sa Tuna area, or in Cadaqués.
By the way, you will find much more detailed price ranges in our property pack covering the real estate market in Costa Brava.
Are Costa Brava property listing prices close to the actual sale price in 2026?
In Costa Brava in 2026, final sale prices are estimated to be about 8% below asking prices on average.
This smaller gap compared to Spain's national average of 10% exists because second-home demand from international buyers is strong and prime coastal properties are scarce, which limits negotiation room. However, older units needing renovation or overpriced listings can still see discounts of 10 to 12% or more.
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What is the price per sq m or per sq ft for properties in Costa Brava in 2026?
As of early 2026, the median housing price in Costa Brava is approximately 3,250 euros per square meter ($3,830 per sqm or 302 euros per square foot, which equals $356 per sqft). The average housing price is around 3,450 euros per square meter ($4,070 per sqm or 320 euros per square foot, equivalent to $378 per sqft).
Small sea-view apartments in walkable old towns or beachfront strips have the highest price per sqm in Costa Brava in 2026 because buyers pay a premium for location and views, while larger homes inland or in car-dependent urbanizations have the lowest price per sqm due to distance from the water and often need renovation.
In Costa Brava in 2026, the highest prices per sqm are found in Cadaqués (5,500 to 8,000 euros per sqm) and Llafranc or Calella de Palafrugell (4,500 to 7,500 euros per sqm). The lowest prices per sqm are in interior pockets of Blanes and parts of Lloret de Mar (1,800 to 2,600 euros per sqm).
How have property prices evolved in Costa Brava?
Compared to one year ago in January 2025, Costa Brava property prices have risen by approximately 8% in nominal terms (about 5% after adjusting for inflation). This increase happened because demand from second-home buyers stayed strong while the supply of coastal properties remained tight.
Compared to ten years ago in January 2016, Costa Brava property prices have increased by roughly 55% in nominal terms (about 25% after adjusting for inflation). This long-term growth reflects the post-crisis recovery, the expansion of tourism and second-home appeal, and structural limits on new coastal construction.
By the way, we've written a blog article detailing the latest updates on property price variations in Costa Brava.
Finally, if you want to know whether now is a good time to buy a property there, you can check our pack covering everything there is to know about the housing market in Costa Brava.
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What types of properties are available in Costa Brava and how do their prices vary in 2026?
In Costa Brava in 2026, apartments make up about 55% of listings, detached houses and villas represent roughly 25%, townhouses account for about 10%, and the remaining 10% includes duplexes, penthouses, and rustic fincas, reflecting a market shaped by holiday demand and the region's coastal village character.
The average price for a standard apartment in Costa Brava in 2026 is around 260,000 euros ($306,000). Penthouses and duplexes average about 420,000 euros ($495,000), townhouses around 480,000 euros ($566,000), non-luxury detached houses roughly 650,000 euros ($766,000), prime villas approximately 1.25 million euros ($1.47 million), and rustic fincas about 700,000 euros ($825,000).
If you want to know more, you should read our dedicated analyses:
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How do property prices compare between existing and new homes in Costa Brava in 2026?
In Costa Brava in 2026, new-build homes carry an estimated premium of about 18% per square meter compared to similar existing properties.
This premium exists because new constructions typically include energy efficiency features, air conditioning readiness, modern layouts, terraces, parking, and turnkey condition, which coastal buyers are willing to pay extra for.
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How do property prices vary by neighborhood in Costa Brava in 2026?
In Begur and its coves like Aiguablava and Sa Tuna, you will find high-end villas and premium apartments priced between 450,000 and 1.8 million euros ($530,000 to $2.1 million). This area commands top prices because of its privacy, stunning sea views, and strong international second-home demand.
In Cadaqués, properties range from 650,000 to over 3 million euros ($766,000 to $3.5 million or more), mainly consisting of signature homes and architectural properties. The extremely limited supply and the town's iconic status as an artist village explain these ultra-premium prices.
In Blanes and Lloret de Mar, you will find more affordable options ranging from 140,000 to 360,000 euros ($165,000 to $425,000), including older apartments and units needing renovation. These towns have lower prices because they cater more to mass tourism and local commuters rather than the luxury second-home market.
You will find a much more detailed analysis by areas in our property pack about Costa Brava. Meanwhile, here is a quick summary table we have made so you can understand how prices change across areas:
| Neighborhood | Character | Avg Price Range | Avg per sqm | Avg per sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blanes | Entry / Commute | €150k-€350k ($177k-$413k) | €2,000-€3,000 ($2,360-$3,540) | €186-€279 ($219-$328) |
| Lloret de Mar | Entry / Rental-driven | €140k-€360k ($165k-$425k) | €1,800-€3,200 ($2,125-$3,770) | €167-€297 ($197-$350) |
| Tossa de Mar | Scenic / Premium | €220k-€650k ($259k-$766k) | €2,600-€4,100 ($3,070-$4,835) | €242-€381 ($285-$449) |
| Sant Feliu de Guixols | Family / Town life | €180k-€520k ($212k-$613k) | €2,200-€3,600 ($2,595-$4,245) | €204-€334 ($241-$397) |
| Platja d'Aro | Lively / Amenities | €260k-€900k ($307k-$1.06M) | €3,000-€5,000 ($3,540-$5,895) | €279-€465 ($328-$548) |
| Palamos | Family / Port town | €220k-€650k ($259k-$766k) | €2,600-€4,200 ($3,070-$4,950) | €242-€390 ($285-$459) |
| L'Estartit | Value / Beach town | €170k-€520k ($200k-$613k) | €2,200-€3,600 ($2,595-$4,245) | €204-€334 ($241-$397) |
| L'Escala | Family / Second-home | €220k-€700k ($259k-$825k) | €2,700-€4,300 ($3,185-$5,070) | €251-€399 ($296-$470) |
| Roses | Value + Views | €200k-€650k ($236k-$766k) | €2,600-€4,200 ($3,070-$4,950) | €242-€390 ($285-$459) |
| Palafrugell (town) | Value / Local | €140k-€350k ($165k-$413k) | €1,800-€2,900 ($2,125-$3,420) | €167-€269 ($197-$317) |
| Begur | Expat / Premium | €450k-€1.8M ($530k-$2.1M) | €3,500-€5,500 ($4,125-$6,480) | €325-€511 ($383-$602) |
| Cadaques | Ultra-premium / Limited | €650k-€3.0M+ ($766k-$3.5M+) | €5,500-€8,000 ($6,480-$9,430) | €511-€743 ($602-$875) |
How much more do you pay for properties in Costa Brava when you include renovation work, taxes, and fees?
In Costa Brava in 2026, you should expect to pay an additional 11% to 15% on top of the purchase price when you include taxes, notary fees, registry costs, and potential renovation work.
If you buy a resale property for around $200,000 (about 170,000 euros) in Costa Brava, you would add roughly 17,000 to 22,000 euros ($20,000 to $26,000) in transfer taxes and fees. This means your total cost would be approximately 187,000 to 192,000 euros ($220,000 to $226,000).
For a property purchased at $500,000 (about 424,000 euros) in Costa Brava, expect to add around 47,000 to 60,000 euros ($55,000 to $71,000) in taxes and fees. Your total cost would reach approximately 471,000 to 484,000 euros ($555,000 to $571,000).
If you buy a new-build property for $1,000,000 (about 848,000 euros) in Costa Brava, additional costs including VAT, stamp duty, and fees would add roughly 100,000 to 130,000 euros ($118,000 to $153,000). Your total cost would be approximately 948,000 to 978,000 euros ($1.12 million to $1.15 million).
By the way, we keep updated a blog article detailing the property taxes and fees to factor in the total buying cost in Costa Brava.
Meanwhile, here is a detailed table of the additional expenses you may have to pay when buying a new property in Costa Brava
| Expense | Type | Estimated Cost Range and Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Tax (Resale) | Tax | About 10% of the purchase price for most mid-market properties. In Catalonia, higher-value purchases may face progressive brackets above certain thresholds following the 2025 reform. This is the main tax when buying an existing home. |
| VAT (New Build) | Tax | 10% of the purchase price for most new residential homes (€17,000 / $20,000 on a €170,000 property). This replaces transfer tax when buying directly from a developer. It applies to first-time sales of new constructions only. |
| Stamp Duty (AJD) | Tax | Around 1% to 2% depending on the transaction type and deed details (€1,700 to €3,400 / $2,000 to $4,000 on a €170,000 property). This applies mainly to new builds alongside VAT. Catalonia sets its own rates within national guidelines. |
| Notary Fees | Fee | Typically €600 to €1,500 ($700 to $1,770) depending on the property price and complexity. Notaries in Spain are regulated and fees follow official scales. This covers the public deed of sale. |
| Land Registry | Fee | Usually €400 to €1,500 ($470 to $1,770) based on property value. This fee registers your ownership in the official property registry. Registration is essential to protect your legal title. |
| Legal / Conveyancing | Fee | Around 1% to 2% of the purchase price, or €1,700 to €3,400 ($2,000 to $4,000) on a €170,000 property. Hiring a lawyer is optional but highly recommended for foreign buyers. They handle due diligence, contracts, and coordinate with the notary. |
| Light Renovation | Renovation | €300 to €700 per sqm ($350 to $825 per sqm) for cosmetic updates like paint, flooring, and light kitchen or bathroom refresh. For a 70 sqm apartment, this means €21,000 to €49,000 ($25,000 to $58,000). Many resale properties in Costa Brava benefit from some updating. |
| Full Renovation | Renovation | €900 to €1,600 per sqm ($1,060 to $1,885 per sqm) for deeper work including new kitchen, bathrooms, electrical, and windows. For a 70 sqm apartment, expect €63,000 to €112,000 ($74,000 to $132,000). Older 1980s-2000s stock often requires this level of work. |
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What properties can you buy in Costa Brava in 2026 with different budgets?
With $100,000 (about 85,000 euros), inventory in Costa Brava is very limited; you could find a 30 to 35 sqm studio in Lloret de Mar's urbanizations (existing, basic condition), a 35 to 45 sqm one-bedroom apartment in outer Blanes needing a cosmetic refresh (existing), or a small 40 sqm apartment in Palafrugell town center in an older building (existing).
With $200,000 (about 170,000 euros), you could buy a 55 to 65 sqm one or two-bedroom apartment in Blanes Semicentre (existing), a 60 sqm two-bedroom apartment in Sant Feliu de Guixols on a non-prime street (existing), or a 55 sqm two-bedroom apartment in L'Estartit (existing).
With $300,000 (about 255,000 euros), you could purchase a 75 to 85 sqm two or three-bedroom apartment in Roses (existing), a 70 to 80 sqm two-bedroom apartment in Palamos (existing), or a 70 to 80 sqm two-bedroom apartment in Tossa de Mar away from the frontline (existing).
With $500,000 (about 424,000 euros), you could acquire a 110 to 130 sqm townhouse in L'Escala (existing), a 95 to 110 sqm three-bedroom apartment in a good location in Platja d'Aro (existing or newer construction), or a 140 to 170 sqm house in the Canyelles or Montgoda areas of Lloret de Mar (existing).
With $1,000,000 (about 848,000 euros), you could buy a 160 to 220 sqm sea-view villa in Begur outside the top coves but still in a premium location (existing or renovated), a 120 to 160 sqm high-end apartment or penthouse in Llafranc or Calella de Palafrugell (existing or newer), or a 220 to 300 sqm large house with pool in the Roses hills with views (existing).
With $2,000,000 (about 1.7 million euros), you enter the prime luxury market and could purchase a 250 to 400 sqm prime sea-view villa in Begur's Aiguablava or Sa Tuna area (renovated or high-end new), a 200 to 350 sqm signature architectural home in Cadaques (existing), or a 300 to 450 sqm luxury coastal villa in Llafranc or Calella de Palafrugell (existing or new luxury).
If you need a more detailed analysis, we have a blog article detailing what you can buy at different budget levels in Costa Brava.
What sources have we used to write this blog article?
Whether it's in our blog articles or the market analyses included in our property pack about Costa Brava, we always rely on the strongest methodology we can, and we don't throw out numbers at random.
We also aim to be fully transparent, so below we've listed the authoritative sources we used, and explained how we used them and the methods behind our estimates.
| Source | Why It's Authoritative | How We Used It |
|---|---|---|
| Spain National Statistics Institute (INE) | Spain's official statistics agency publishing the benchmark transaction-based house price index. | We used it to anchor the one-year market growth context for Spain and to understand the split between new versus existing home dynamics. We also relied on its methodology notes using notary deed prices for a strong real transaction signal. |
| Bank of Spain (BExplora) | Spain's central bank curating and visualizing official housing market indicators. | We used it as a cross-check source for the macro drivers behind recent price moves including rates, demand, and supply constraints. We kept the story consistent with central bank framing rather than relying only on portal data. |
| College of Property Registrars (Registradores) | The official registry system for recorded transactions and mortgages publishing market statistics. | We used it as an independent cross-check for price-per-sqm levels in Spain and to confirm prices were reaching new highs. We benchmarked Costa Brava against this reliable national reference point. |
| Tinsa (IMIE) | A long-established Spanish appraisal firm with a widely cited and consistent methodology index. | We used it to anchor a province-level ground truth for Girona, which is Costa Brava's province. We sanity-checked that our coastal estimates sit logically above the broader Girona average. |
| idealista | Spain's largest property portal publishing a transparent, regularly updated price index at local level. | We used it to build Costa Brava-specific pricing with town-by-town price-per-sqm data because official sources rarely go that granular. We triangulated it against Tinsa and INE to keep estimates realistic. |
| European Central Bank (ECB) | The official euro reference rate publication used broadly in finance and reporting. | We used it to convert euro values to US dollars consistently at 1 euro equals 1.18 dollars. We applied the same rate everywhere so comparisons remain clean throughout the article. |
| Generalitat de Catalunya / DOGC via BOE | The official legal text for Catalonia published through the official gazette system covering Decree Law 5/2025. | We used it to support the tax and fee assumptions, especially how resale transfer tax becomes more progressive above certain price thresholds. We kept all-in purchase cost estimates aligned with the legal framework. |
| BBVA | A major Spanish bank with consumer guides reflecting standard tax practice with compliance review. | We used it to support the VAT treatment for new builds so we did not rely on blogs. We used it only for the high-level explanation of what buyers typically pay, not for local price levels. |
| idealista/news | Cites a named industry dataset and study consistent with how Spain's resale market negotiates. | We used it to anchor a negotiation and discount assumption between asking and closed prices. We then adjusted for Costa Brava where prime coastal stock usually negotiates less than the national average. |
| FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) | Provides the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices for Spain, a reliable inflation measure. | We used it to adjust nominal price changes for inflation when comparing current prices to one year and ten years ago. We applied Euro-area HICP logic to calculate real price growth. |
| idealista (Blanes) | Provides municipality-level price evolution data for Blanes, a key Costa Brava town. | We used it to track Blanes-specific price trends and year-over-year changes. We included Blanes in our basket of towns for the blended Costa Brava estimate. |
| idealista (Lloret de Mar) | Provides municipality-level price data for Lloret de Mar, one of Costa Brava's most active markets. | We used it to establish Lloret's price-per-sqm range and year-over-year changes. We factored Lloret into the entry-level price examples. |
| idealista (Tossa de Mar) | Provides price data for Tossa de Mar, a scenic premium town on Costa Brava. | We used it to establish Tossa's price range and position in the mid-to-premium segment. We included Tossa in our neighborhood comparison table. |
| idealista (Sant Feliu de Guixols) | Provides price data for Sant Feliu de Guixols, a family-oriented town on Costa Brava. | We used it to track Sant Feliu's price evolution and year-over-year changes. We included it as an example in the budget scenarios. |
| idealista (Begur) | Provides price data for Begur, one of Costa Brava's most sought-after expat and luxury destinations. | We used it to establish Begur's premium price range and to support the luxury segment examples. We highlighted Begur as one of the three expat-popular areas. |
| idealista (Palafrugell) | Provides price data for Palafrugell including its coastal villages Llafranc and Calella de Palafrugell. | We used it to differentiate between Palafrugell town (value segment) and its coastal areas (premium segment). We noted the premium coves reach some of the highest prices in Costa Brava. |
| idealista (Palamos) | Provides price data for Palamos, a family-friendly port town on Costa Brava. | We used it to establish Palamos's price range in the mid-market family segment. We included it in the neighborhood comparison table. |
| idealista (L'Estartit) | Provides price data for L'Estartit, a value-oriented beach town on Costa Brava. | We used it to track L'Estartit's strong year-over-year growth of 11.4%. We included it as a budget-friendly option in the examples. |
| idealista (L'Escala) | Provides price data for L'Escala, a popular family and second-home destination. | We used it to note L'Escala's strong 12.2% year-over-year growth. We included L'Escala townhouses in the mid-budget examples. |
| idealista (Roses) | Provides price data for Roses, a town offering good value with bay views. | We used it to establish Roses's price range in the mid-market segment. We included Roses in budget examples and the neighborhood table. |
| BOE (Official State Gazette) | Spain's official publication for laws and regulations with legal authority. | We used it to verify recent regulatory changes affecting property transactions in Catalonia. We ensured our tax and fee guidance reflects current legal requirements. |
| Ministry of Transport (Appraised Housing Values) | Spain's ministry publishing official appraised housing value statistics. | We used it as an additional reference point for provincial-level price benchmarks. We cross-checked our estimates against these official appraisal values. |
| idealista (Cadaques) | Provides price data for Cadaques, Costa Brava's ultra-premium limited-supply market. | We used it to establish Cadaques's position as the highest-priced area in Costa Brava. We highlighted its unique status with prices reaching 5,500 to 8,000 euros per sqm. |
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