Buying a Home in Punta Prima

Why Punta Prima?

Punta Prima takes its name from the headland it sits on, exactly on the boundary between the municipality of Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa. That is the appeal in a nutshell: you are on the quieter side of the coast, yet the shops, hospitals and nightlife of Torrevieja are a quarter of an hour away. The district is bisected by the Avenida de las Olas, the palm-lined boulevard separating the housing from the beach.

What sets Punta Prima apart from many other urbanisations along the Orihuela Costa is its scale. This is not a sprawling resort area where every errand needs a car, but a compact centre built around a single beach. Buying here means buying walking distance: to the sea, to the supermarket, to the terrace.

Living in Punta Prima

🏖 A Blue Flag beach

Playa de Punta Prima is 234 metres long and over 6,500 m² in size, with a Blue Flag, the Q mark for tourism quality and ISO certification. Lifeguards in summer, a beach bar, toilets and foot showers — and a lift that makes the beach accessible to people with reduced mobility, which is rare on this coast. Slightly further south lies the smaller Cala Piteras, 123 metres.

🛒 Amenities within walking distance

The Punta Marina shopping centre with a Consum supermarket sits in the middle of the district, complemented by Centro Comercial La Campana and Zeniamar. Along the N-332 coast road you find the familiar cluster of bars and restaurants. For a bigger shop, La Zenia Boulevard — the largest shopping centre in the province of Alicante — is five minutes away.

🏡 Lived in all year round

Punta Prima has a large permanent population, in good part Northern Europeans who live here year round or overwinter. Supermarkets and hospitality therefore stay open in January too — a real difference from districts that run entirely on summer rentals and empty out off season.

⛳ Golf and access

The courses at Villamartín, Las Ramblas and Real Club de Golf Campoamor are within ten minutes. Alicante-Elche airport is roughly 45 minutes away, Murcia-Corvera a little over an hour. The AP-7 and the N-332 open up the whole coastal strip, though do allow for tolls on some sections.

The Punta Prima property market

Supply in Punta Prima is layered, which explains why prices within the same postcode differ so widely. The older parts consist mainly of single-storey villas and bungalows on generous plots from the eighties and nineties — often well maintained, but with the layout and insulation of their era. Alongside them stand many apartment and townhouse complexes with a communal pool, usually the entry segment. And in recent years modern new-build villas have been added, with private pools, solariums and sometimes a basement level.

When assessing a property here, three things matter most. The distance to the sea in actual walking minutes, not in metres as the crow flies — the change in elevation down to the beach is greater than a map suggests. The orientation of the outdoor space, because on this coast a north-facing garden makes for a fundamentally different home than the same garden facing southwest. And with resale property, the condition of the communal areas and the level of community fees, which can mount up in complexes with a pool and a lift.

On top of the purchase price come the buying costs: roughly 12 to 13 per cent of the purchase sum. For new build that is 10% VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty; for resale, 10% transfer tax (ITP), in both cases followed by notary, land registry and gestoría. Our guide to the cost of buying a house in Spain sets out the full list. To work through the return on a rental property, use the Investment Check.

How we guide you

We do not sell properties. We work exclusively for the buyer, and that changes everything about the advice you get: we have no stake in which house you choose, only in whether it is the right one. It starts with your profile — what you are looking for, what for, and on what budget including all costs. Then we select, including from stock that never reaches the portals.

If you cannot be there yourself, we view the property for you with CasaScout: an honest video walk-through asking the questions you would ask, including what is not right. For a serious candidate we check the title deeds, the charges, the permits and, with new build, the bank guarantee on your instalments. We stay with you through the notary and help with the practicalities afterwards — see our page on buying assistance in Spain.

Punta Prima in figures

Municipality	Orihuela (Orihuela Costa), province of Alicante
Postcode	03189
Position	Between Torrevieja (north) and La Zenia / Playa Flamenca (south)
Main beach	Playa de Punta Prima — 234 m, over 6,500 m², Blue Flag
Second beach	Cala Piteras — 123 m
Shopping centre in the district	Punta Marina (Consum supermarket)
La Zenia Boulevard	± 5 minutes by car
Torrevieja centre	± 10 to 15 minutes
Golf courses	Villamartín, Las Ramblas, Campoamor — within 10 minutes
Alicante-Elche airport	± 45 minutes
Murcia-Corvera airport	± 1 hour
Buying costs	Around 12 to 13% on top of the purchase price

Frequently asked questions about Punta Prima

Where exactly is Punta Prima?

Punta Prima is the northernmost coastal district of Orihuela Costa, in the province of Alicante. It sits between Torrevieja to the north and La Zenia and Playa Flamenca to the south, directly on the Mediterranean. The district is bisected by the Avenida de las Olas and lies roughly 45 minutes from Alicante-Elche airport and about an hour from Murcia-Corvera.

What are the beaches at Punta Prima like?

Playa de Punta Prima is 234 metres long and over 6,500 m² in size, with a Blue Flag, the Q mark for tourism quality and ISO certification. There are lifeguards in summer, a beach bar, toilets and foot showers, and a lift making the beach accessible to people with reduced mobility — rare on this coast. Slightly further south lies the smaller Cala Piteras, 123 metres. The beach faces southeast and therefore catches sun for most of the day.

Is Punta Prima lively in winter too?

Yes. Punta Prima has a large permanent population, in good part Northern Europeans living here year round or overwintering. Supermarkets, bars and restaurants therefore stay open out of season, unlike districts that run almost entirely on summer lets. July and August are considerably busier.

What comes on top of the asking price when buying in Punta Prima?

Allow for roughly 12 to 13 per cent of the purchase sum in additional costs. For new build that is 10% VAT (IVA) plus stamp duty (AJD); for resale, 10% transfer tax (ITP). Notary, land registry and gestoría follow, plus a valuation if you take a mortgage. We put that estimate on paper in advance — see also our guide to the cost of buying a house in Spain.

What is the difference between Punta Prima, La Zenia and Playa Flamenca?

Punta Prima lies closest to Torrevieja and has a compact, easily grasped character with the beach at its centre. La Zenia is busier and more commercial thanks to La Zenia Boulevard. Playa Flamenca is more spread out and has the well-known Sunday market. For quiet and walking distance to the beach, Punta Prima is usually the better choice; for amenities on the doorstep, La Zenia.

Can I let a property in Punta Prima to tourists?

Tourist letting in the Valencia region requires a licence and the rules change regularly; the owners association can also restrict letting. We check before purchase what applies to the specific complex and address, so you do not run into a ban after the fact. Work through the return with the Investment Check.

What kind of properties will you find in Punta Prima?

The older parts consist mainly of single-storey villas and bungalows on generous plots from the eighties and nineties. Alongside them stand many apartment and townhouse complexes with a communal pool, and in recent years modern new-build villas with private pools and solariums. That spread makes the price range within one district very wide — so always compare on build year, orientation and actual distance to the sea.