Torrevieja, Spain - A Place in the Sun

Torrevieja, Spain Lee Juggurnauth

Lee Juggurnauth heads to Torrevieja on Spain’s ever-popular Costa Blanca to find a property for married couple Mark and Karen. Originally from Runcorn, Mark and Karen are planning to permanently relocate to Spain to enjoy early retirement and they have budget of £150,000. Lee has found five fantastic properties but will any of them be enough to entice Mark and Karen to part with their hard-earned cash?  

Torrevieja

About the area

In this episode we’re searching along the southern stretch of Spain’s Costa Blanca, along the 45 miles of coastline between Alicante down to the Orihuela Costa. You can fly directly into Alicante airport from the UK, in about 3 hours. The southern stretch is flatter and drier than the north, and dotted around its landscape are salt lakes – home to flamingos. Along this coast are popular residential areas like Los Altos and Villamartin but also tourist hotspots like Playa Flamenca and Torrevieja. These bustling areas are popular with holiday makers and there’s loads of bars and restaurants. But it’s really the beautiful beaches and turquoise coves here that are the main attraction. The golden sands and gentle lapping waters are perfect for sunbathers and swimmers alike.

Property 1

Three-bed villa in La Florida

Property 1  Three-bed villa in La Florida

The first property is a semi-detached villa in La Florida. As well as a tiled front terrace, there’s a balcony off one of the upstairs bedrooms and a rooftop solarium. There’s also a good sized communal pool here – perfect for the family. Inside is an open plan living room, kitchen and downstairs toilet. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and a shower room.

Valued at £135,897 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed villa in Los Altos

Property 2 Three-bed villa in Los Altos

There’s lots of outside areas at this property, with a terrace to the front leading up some stairs to another small terrace. There’s a tiered patio along the side of the house, a good sized balcony upstairs as well as a roof terrace with lake views. Inside is an open plan living dining room, kitchen and there’s a double bedroom and shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs are two more double bedrooms and a shower room. Visit the agent's website here.

Valued at £115,385 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed villa in Playa Flamenca

Property 3 Three-bed villa in Playa Flamenca

There’s a terrace and covered patio to the front of this property. Upstairs is another terrace, rooftop solarium with covered section making another room, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Downstairs is a modern open plan dining living room and kitchen, and another bedroom with a WC. Find out more here.

Valued at £145,256 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed villa in Villamartin

Property 4 Three-bed villa in Villamartin

As well as those two communal pools and front patio, this property has a balcony with golf course views. Inside there’s a spacious living room, large kitchen and downstairs bathroom. On the first floor are two double bedrooms and another bathroom. The final bedroom is found on the second floor with a shower room. Find out more here.

Valued at £140,167 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed villa in Aguas Nuevas

Property 5 Three-bed villa in Aguas Nuevas

There’s a terrace and covered patio to the front of this property. Upstairs is another terrace, rooftop solarium with covered section making another room, two double bedrooms and a shower room. Downstairs is a modern open plan dining living room and kitchen, and another bedroom with a WC. Find out more here.

Valued at £152,991 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Four-bed villa Cabo Roig

Hot Property Four-bed villa Cabo Roig

This palatial villa is on the market for over a million pounds. It’s got a gorgeous private pool and great areas for outside dining and relaxing. Inside is just as impressive with stunning plush interior design across it’s living areas, and luxury bedrooms and bathrooms. Find out more here.

Valued at £1,153,846 at the time of filming.