Almería is one of the most affordable parts of Spain's Mediterranean coast, with plenty of sunshine, more space and quieter beaches than the busier costas. According to Tinsa's figures for the third quarter of 2026, homes in the province average €1,432 per m², about 20% below the Andalucía average of €1,787. Prices are rising by 6.1% a year against 14.9% across Spain. At that level, a 90m² flat costs around €129,000.
The sunshine is measurable. The long-term averages from Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) for Almería airport record 2,994 hours of sun and about 200 mm of rain a year. Getting there is straightforward too. Almería airport has flights to eight UK airports, as well as Brussels, Bucharest and several Spanish cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Seville, although schedules vary by season. The UK was its biggest international market in 2025, with 249,124 passengers, up 26.1%.
This guide covers the best areas to buy on the coast and inland, what homes cost, and what to check before you commit.
Whitewashed hillside villages are a familiar sight on the Almería coast, where Mojácar is the best-known example. Photo: Freepik
Which are the best areas to buy in Almería?
The table below matches each type of buyer to the area that suits them best, based on Tinsa data, thinkSPAIN listings and local area information. It is an editorial summary rather than a ranking.
| Buyer type |
Where to look |
| Expats and community |
Mojácar and Vera |
| New build near the beach |
Vera Playa and San Juan de los Terreros |
| City living |
Almería city |
| Lowest prices |
Tabernas and Roquetas de Mar |
| Nature and walking |
Cabo de Gata-Níjar |
| Mountain villages |
Vélez-Blanco |
How much does property cost in Almería?
Tinsa's valuation data gives the clearest picture of what homes cost across the province, with new and resale properties combined.
| Average home prices in Almería, Q3 2026 |
| Area |
Average price per m² |
Change on a year earlier |
A 90m² flat |
| Almería province |
€1,432 |
+6.06% |
€128,897 |
| Almería city |
€1,704 |
+4.45% |
€153,351 |
| Roquetas de Mar |
€1,646 |
+11.52% |
€148,106 |
| Andalucía (average) |
€1,787 |
+10.7% |
Not given |
Source: Tinsa, Precio vivienda, Q3 2026
Asking prices run higher. Across thinkSPAIN's Almería listings the average is about €1,883 per m², partly because around a third of the listings are new builds and many stand on or near the coast. The lowest prices tend to be on inland resale homes.
Why is property in Almería so cheap?
Property in Almería costs about 20% less than the Andalucía average, and the reasons have more to do with lighter demand than with the quality of the homes. Several factors help explain the gap.
- Lighter development and tourism: large stretches of coast are low-density or protected, and tourism does not define daily life as it does on the busiest costas.
- A different economy: it centres on agriculture, public services and local commerce rather than corporate employment, and international communities are smaller than in some other regions.
- Less international infrastructure: rail links are limited, many international flights are seasonal, and fully international schools are fewer than around Málaga or Alicante.
- Slower price growth: Tinsa shows prices rising 6.1% a year in the province in Q3 2026, against 10.7% in Andalucía and 14.9% in Spain, so the gap is widening.
- Renovation projects: fincas and country houses are about one in six of the province's listings on thinkSPAIN, and many need work.
Cheap does not mean a bargain in every case. Coastal new builds cost considerably more than the provincial average, and rural homes can mean renovation costs and relying on a car, so compare like with like.
Where do most expats live in Almería?
The northern end of the Costa de Almería, close to the Murcia border, is where many international buyers settle. Mojácar, Vera and Pulpí each offer a different kind of coastal life, and all three sit within easy reach of inland villages with lower prices.
Mojácar
Mojácar is the best-known name on the coast, split between Mojácar Pueblo, a whitewashed hilltop village with sea views, and Mojácar Playa, a flat seafront strip of apartments, restaurants and beach bars below it. The pueblo suits buyers who want character and walkable streets, while the playa suits those who want the beach close by. Recent thinkSPAIN listings include renovated two-bedroom apartments within 100 metres of the beach at around €155,000 to €165,000, while villas and country estates around the pueblo cost considerably more.
Vera and Vera Playa
Vera is a working inland town with a long beach resort, Vera Playa, close by. The wide, flat beach is lined with apartment complexes and a seafront promenade, and the large choice of new-build apartments with communal pools and parking suits buyers who want a modern, low-maintenance home that can be left empty between visits. About half of the province's listings on thinkSPAIN have a pool, private or communal, and the coastal ones are gathered in Almería coast properties for sale with a pool. Beachfront homes sit at the upper end of the local market, with recent listings from around €230,000 for a one-bedroom new build to about €430,000 for a three-bedroom resale on the seafront promenade. Vera also has more listings on thinkSPAIN than any other municipality in the province, so there is plenty to compare.
Pulpí and San Juan de los Terreros
Pulpí sits on the Murcia border, and its coastal village of San Juan de los Terreros is one of the quieter stretches of the Almería coast, with new-build complexes and villas close to the beach. Recent listings show two-bedroom new-build apartments from about €212,000 and detached villas from around €380,000. Buyers drawn to this stretch of coast may also want to compare Águilas, just across the border, which is covered in the best places to buy in Murcia.
Which areas are best for city living in Almería?
Not everyone wants a resort. The two largest coastal towns, Almería city and Roquetas de Mar, are busy all year, have the full range of services, and Tinsa publishes municipal price data for both.
Almería city
Almería city is the provincial capital, a port city with a historic centre beneath the Alcazaba, the Moorish fortress above the old town, and a seafront promenade. The airport is about 9 km east of the centre. Tinsa puts the average price at €1,704 per m² in Q3 2026, up 4.5% on a year earlier, which makes a 90m² flat about €153,000. Growth is much slower than the national average, which suits buyers who value stability over fast gains. Most homes in the city are apartments, and the ones with outdoor space are gathered in apartments for sale in Almería with terraces, a useful filter where mild winters make a terrace worth having.
Roquetas de Mar
Roquetas de Mar is the province's other large coastal town, with a long seafront and a wide choice of apartments and townhouses near the beach. It is cheaper than the capital, at €1,646 per m² or about €148,000 for a 90m² flat, but prices are rising faster, by 11.5% a year in Q3 2026.
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