Torrevieja

Spain's most famous British expat hub — 52% foreign residents, established infrastructure and year-round sunshine.

Suited to: Retirees · Second-home owners · Holiday-rental investors

Costa: Costa Blanca
Province: Alicante
Population: ~106,350
British Community: ~4,500
Airport: Alicante–Elche (~25 miles)
Train: Tram-train from Alicante (TRAM Metropolitano de Alicante). No direct mainline station.

Photo by Frames For Your Heart on Unsplash

About this place

Torrevieja, located on the southern Costa Blanca, is a vibrant coastal town that has become increasingly popular among British expats. With a permanent population of around 80,000, approximately half of whom are foreign nationals, Torrevieja offers a genuinely international atmosphere. The town is well-connected, making it an attractive option for those looking to relocate or invest in property.

Explore Torrevieja

Healthcare

Health centres, hospitals, pharmacies, how to register, English-speaking doctors

Admin & Documents

Town hall, NIE office, empadronamiento, police station, gestoría recommendations

Housing

Rental market, buying, neighbourhoods, estate agents, typical prices

Cost of Living

Monthly budget, rent, utilities, groceries, eating out, IBI

British Community

Expat groups, social clubs, Facebook groups, where to meet other Brits

Integrating Locally

Spanish classes, markets, fiestas, sports clubs, how locals socialise

Daily Life

Supermarkets, transport, parking, broadband, banks, post office

Things to Do

Beaches, restaurants, hiking, day trips, seasonal events

Schools & Families

State schools, international schools, nurseries, extracurricular

“It's delight to live here.”
— Shane, 1–3 yearsDaily Life

Related guides

Nearby towns you may also like

Orihuela
~9.5 miles south · Larger municipality with Orihuela Costa urbanisations — even higher British concentration.
Guardamar del Segura
~6 miles north · Smaller resort town with beaches and dunes, popular with retirees.
Alicante
~31 miles north · Provincial capital with airport, high-speed train and full services.

Last updated: 20/07/2026