Gran Alacant
Hillside homes with sea views 10 minutes from the airport, next to the dunes of Carabassí — at developer prices with zero commission.
What makes it special
Fun facts: Gran Alacant is not a separate town but a residential district of Santa Pola, built on the Sierra de Santa Pola from the 1980s. Residents from more than 40 countries live here, and in many streets English is heard more often than Spanish. The cape is crowned by the Santa Pola lighthouse, standing on the site of a 16th-century watchtower built against pirate raids, and on a clear day you can see Tabarca island and even the Ifach rock in Calpe. Below the hill lie the Carabassí dunes and the Clot de Galvany wetland, where flamingos and rare turtles live.
City plans: the area keeps growing with new residential complexes, and the municipality is expanding services for year-round residents — schools, health care and sports facilities. Nearby, Alicante-Elche airport is planned to expand its capacity, and the regional government is preparing a rail link to the airport, which will make Gran Alacant even more convenient. The protected dunes and pine woods limit building along the coast, which keeps views and nature around the district.
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Property selections
Gran Alacant on video
Properties in Gran Alacant
Gran Alacant areas we work in
- Monte y Mar — terraced streets with wide views over the bay of Alicante
- Puerto Marino — the commercial heart with shops, cafés and the weekly market
- Novamar and Gran Vista — quiet villas close to the lighthouse and the cape
- Arenales and Carabassí — protected dunes, pine woods and long sandy beaches
Buying in Gran Alacant: questions and answers
Do I pay a commission?
No. For new builds the buyer pays the developer's list price, our fee is covered by the developer.
Can foreigners get a mortgage in Altea?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents; we prepare the documents and compare offers through our mortgage partner.
Can I buy remotely?
Yes. We do video tours, check the developer and title, and a lawyer can sign by power of attorney.
