Santa Pola
Alicante, Spain

Köp bostad i Santa Pola – Svensk mäklare Costa Blanca

Santa Pola är en genuint spansk fiskestad som behållit sin karaktär trots turismen. Med sin aktiva fiskehamn, saltpannor med flamingor och kilometerlånga stränder erbjuder staden autentiskt spanskt kustliv bara 20 minuter från Alicante flygplats.

Quick facts Santa Pola

Population

37 816

2023

Source: INE

Foreign residents

28%

Source: Local Registry

Estimated Swedes

1 800

Stark närvaro i Gran Alacant

Distance to airport

15 min

Alicante (ALC)

Price per m²

2 150 €

Source: Idealista

Sunshine hours per year

3050

Average temperature

18.5°C

Average temperature

Lifestyle in Santa Pola

Santa Pola är mer spansk än skandinavisk – perfekt för den som vill integreras. Fiskauktioner på hamnen, tapas på torg och livet som rullar på i lugn takt. Växande internationell gemenskap men fortfarande genuint.

Why Swedes love Santa Pola

  • Unbeatable logistics: Be home on the sofa 15 minutes after landing at the airport.
  • Authentic Spanish feel: A living fishing town that is not just a tourist façade.
  • Tabarca Island: The chance to take a boat trip to Spain's only inhabited island for snorkelling and lunch.
  • Value for money: You get significantly more living space for your money here than in northern Costa Blanca.

🤔Who is it NOT suitable for?

  • Those seeking a "Little England" bubble (Spanish life dominates here).
  • Party-goers wanting nightclubs like in Benidorm.
  • People who want lush tropical greenery (the landscape is dry and Mediterranean).

Districts in Santa Pola

Santa Pola del Este

2 900 €/m²

Premium & Quiet

RetireesLifestyle seekersLuxury seekers

Pros

  • +Fantastic views
  • +Exclusive atmosphere
  • +Beautiful coves

Cons

  • Higher price range
  • A little further from the centre

Gran Alacant

2 600 €/m²

Modern & International

Families with childrenCommutersHoliday-makers

Pros

  • +Incredible sea views
  • +Close to the airport
  • +Large shopping centre nearby

Cons

  • Requires a car (hilly)
  • More "resort" than Spanish town

Centro / Puerto

2 100 €/m²

Buzz & Maritime

Year-round residentsCity loversBoat owners

Pros

  • +Walking distance to everything
  • +Lively year-round
  • +Spain's best fish restaurants

Cons

  • Parking challenges
  • Busy in summer

Gran Playa / Playa Lisa

1 950 €/m²

Beach & Family

Families with childrenSummer visitorsSeniors

Pros

  • +Flat terrain
  • +Shallow beaches
  • +Affordable

Cons

  • Quiet in winter
  • Can be humid near the salt flats

Climate in Santa Pola vs Stockholm

2800

Sunshine hours/year

50

Rainy days/year

28°C

July avg

25°C

Sea temp July

MonthSanta PolaStockholmDifference
Jan12°C-2°C+14°C
Apr19°C5°C+14°C
Jul27°C18°C+9°C26°C
Okt22°C8°C+14°C

Property market in Santa Pola

Price trend (5 years)

+28%

Steadily increasing trend since 2020

Estimated Rental Yield

5.5%

Gross yield for long-term rental

Tourist license

Possible

Generally possible to obtain a short-term rental license.

What does a property cost?

Average price ranges for standard properties in good condition.

Studio / 1 room
90 000 €-120 000 €
Apartment 2 rooms
140 000 €-200 000 €
Apartment 3 rooms
190 000 €-350 000 €
Townhouse
250 000 €-400 000 €
Detached Villa
450 000 €-1 500 000 €

* Prices are estimated averages and may vary depending on location, condition and view.

The best of Santa Pola

Nära flygplats

15 min till Alicante

Fiskehamn

Daglig fiskauktion

Flamingor

Naturreservat

Tabarca

Unik ö-utflykt

Practical for Swedes

Travel from Sweden

Stockholm

SAS, Norwegian, Ryanair

Dagligen

Göteborg

Ryanair, Norwegian

Flera i veckan

Köpenhamn

SAS, Norwegian

Dagligen

Transfer to the area:

Taxi approx. 15 min (~€25). Bus (C-6) runs regularly.

Healthcare & Health

Large health centre (Centro de Salud) in the centre. Hospital in Elche (20 min).

Accepts EU health card

NIE number & Legal

Apply at the Policia Nacional in Elche or Alicante. Local gestorias can help.

SverigeSwedish services on-site

Scandinavian School Alicante (15 min)Swedish clubs in Gran AlacantEl Plantío Golf (12 min)

Compare with nearby areas

AreaPrice/m²CharacterSuitable forRead more
Santa Polacurrent2 150Fishing town, Close to airportConvenience seekers
Guardamar2 450Nature, BeachNature lovers
Alicante2 850City, BuzzUrban dwellers
Torrevieja1 850Swedish colonyBudget-conscious

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Tips for buying in Santa Pola

Gran Playa-området bäst för strand, centrum för bekvämlighet. Undvik område nära saltverk om du är känslig för dofter. Tabarca är charmigt men opraktiskt för permanent boende.

Watch out for

"Those seeking a "Little England" bubble (Spanish life dominates here)., Party-goers wanting nightclubs like in Benidorm., People who want lush tropical greenery (the landscape is dry and Mediterranean)."

Location

RegionCosta Cálida
ProvinceAlicante
Airport distance15 min

Common questions about Santa Pola

Despite its proximity, Santa Pola is not in the flight corridor, so it is surprisingly quiet. Gran Alacant may hear more traffic depending on the wind.

Absolutely! Gran Playa and Playa Lisa are extremely shallow and safe. Pola Park is a great favourite with children.

Gran Alacant is a modern "urba" on the hillside (needs a car, international). Santa Pola city is flat, genuinely Spanish and walkable.

No, but Alicante train station is just 20 minutes away by bus or taxi.

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Köp bostad i Santa Pola – Svensk mäklare Costa Blanca