Property for sale in Orihuela

Property for sale in Orihuela: town, countryside and coast

Orihuela is the capital of the Vega Baja del Segura comarca in Alicante province, with 84,560 inhabitants (INE 2025). The historic town, inland, is home to the Cathedral of El Salvador y Santa María, a cathedral since 1510, and the Santo Domingo college. The municipality also includes the coastal district of Orihuela Costa and has 10 Blue Flag beaches in 2026. Property for sale in Orihuela therefore covers three settings: town, countryside and coast. Both Alicante–Elche and Región de Murcia (Corvera) airports are within reach by road.

Apartments, villas and fincas in Orihuela

The homes on this page are currently resales: apartments, villas and fincas, the rural properties with land. For the municipality, idealista gave about €2,847/m² (indicative, idealista, January 2026), an average that mixes town, countryside and coast. If a finca appeals, read our guide to buying a country house on the Costa Blanca for access, water and land status.

Buying in Orihuela

Orihuela is in the Valencian Community, which sets the purchase taxes. On a resale, transfer tax (ITP) is 9% for deeds signed from 1 June 2026, plus notary, Land Registry and gestoría fees. A new build pays 10% VAT plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD) instead. Our guide on how much buying property in Spain really costs breaks down the figures, and the role of the NIE when buying property explains the tax number you need before signing. We recommend an independent lawyer and help you with the NIE and power-of-attorney paperwork.

Areas around Orihuela

Depending on your plans, compare with Orihuela Costa by the sea, or with Torremendo in the hinterland. Maison Costa Blanca, a Belgian company based in La Louvière, works with Costa Blanca Sales, established since 2000 with an office in Villamartín. Our team speaks English, French, Dutch and Spanish: contact our team to plan your viewings.