Once the clocks go back, plenty of us start doing the same thing: scrolling through photos of sunny terraces and wondering what it would take to spend January somewhere brighter.
It might take less than you think. We’ve picked seven homes on Your Overseas Home, priced between €109,995 (£93,000) and €295,000 (£249,000). Each has something in its listing that suits the colder months, whether that’s a south-west or south-east-facing terrace, a pool, a rooftop solarium or a beach close by. Some have also been chosen for their location, because the area is known for a sunny climate all year round.
These homes are spread across the Costa Cálida, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Blanca and the Canary Islands, so you can compare very different bases for the winter. Prices are those shown on the portal at the time of writing, and homes can sell or change price at any time, so confirm both with the agent.
Contents
- Seven sunny homes in Spain
- Camposol, Costa Cálida – €109,995 (£93,000)
- Los Alcázares, Costa Cálida – €163,000 (£137,000)
- Parque Holandés, Fuerteventura – €185,000 (£156,000)
- La Oliva, Fuerteventura – €235,000 (£198,000)
- Playa de las Américas, Tenerife – €240,000 (£202,000)
- Benalmádena Costa – €275,000 (£232,000)
- Cap Negret, Altea – €295,000 (£249,000)
- Which one suits your winter?
- What to check before you buy
- Plan for the exchange rate
- What should I do next?
- Summary
Seven sunny homes in Spain
Camposol, Costa Cálida – €109,995 (£93,000)
If you want a winter base that won’t stretch the budget, this Camposol terraced villa is the place to start. It has three bedrooms, a shower room and 60 m² of space, and it’s sold fully furnished with white goods.
It has a covered terrace at the front that faces south-west, a back terrace with a barbecue area and a rooftop solarium. There’s air conditioning and ceiling fans too. The villa sits in a quiet part of the Camposol golf development, a 15-minute drive from the beaches and 30 minutes from Corvera airport.
A holiday rental licence is in place. If you’d like to let the villa while you’re away, ask your lawyer what that means in practice.
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Los Alcázares, Costa Cálida – €163,000 (£137,000)
This Los Alcázares apartment is in a development of 29 apartments 0.2 km from the sea. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom and 59 m², with a terrace, built-in wardrobes and air conditioning.
It comes fully furnished with modern appliances, so you can move in and start enjoying the sunshine straight away. The community has a pool, a gym and a children’s playground, plus shared parking and sea views.
Parque Holandés, Fuerteventura – €185,000 (£156,000)
The Canary Islands are known for their year-round mild climate, and this Parque Holandés apartment has a terrace and pool to make the most of it. It’s been fully renovated and has two bedrooms, one bathroom and 72 m² of space.
There’s a private terrace of nearly 13 m², and the residential complex has a communal pool and landscaped gardens. A parking space is included and the apartment is sold furnished. The Corralejo Sand Dunes Natural Park is a few minutes’ drive away, and both Corralejo and the island capital, Puerto del Rosario, are within easy reach.
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La Oliva, Fuerteventura – €235,000 (£198,000)
When you think of winter sun, the Canary Islands are a go-to choice, and the La Oliva house in Fuerteventura gives you plenty of outdoor space to enjoy it. It’s a semi-detached house with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 90 m², in a small complex of four properties.
Designed to make the most of the climate and outdoor lifestyle, there’s a private terrace of about 30 m² and a private rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the surrounding volcanoes.
The kitchen has been recently renovated and is fully equipped, and a private parking space is included.
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Playa de las Américas, Tenerife – €240,000 (£202,000)
If a walk to the beach matters more to you than space, the Playa de las Américas studio is one to consider. It’s a renovated fourth-floor studio of 42 m² in the Olympia complex, with a lift and a fully fitted American-style kitchen.
Patio doors open onto a private terrace with partial sea views. The complex has a communal swimming pool and parking, and the beach and seafront promenade are a short walk away. Shops, bars and restaurants are within easy reach too.
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Benalmádena Costa – €275,000 (£232,000)
With three bedrooms, this Benalmádena Costa apartment has room for visiting family. It’s on the third floor of the San Carlos complex, and its 15 m² south-east-facing terrace has partial sea views and the morning sun.
The beach is within walking distance and there’s an allocated parking space. Air conditioning handles heating as well as cooling, and there’s double glazing and fibre-optic internet. It’s sold fully furnished, and while it’s in fair condition, it would benefit from modernisation.
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Cap Negret, Altea – €295,000 (£249,000)
The Cap Negret apartment is the only home on this list that’s directly on the beachfront, with pedestrian access to the beach. It has two bedrooms, one bathroom and 75 m², and is in very good condition, having had a complete renovation in 2024.
You can enjoy partial sea and mountain views from this east-facing apartment. Air conditioning is accompanied by infrared heating in the living area and kitchen. There’s a lift and a parking space, and Altea town centre is two minutes away by car.
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Which one suits your winter?
If you’re on a tight budget, the Camposol villa is a strong contender. It’s the cheapest home on this list – plus it has three bedrooms. The Benalmádena apartment also has three bedrooms, if you’d like space for visiting family.
If you want the sea close by, the Altea apartment is the one to look at, as it’s on the beachfront. The Los Alcázares apartment is 0.2 km from the coast, and the Playa de las Américas and Benalmádena homes are both within walking distance of the beach.
If you’d rather have outdoor space of your own, the La Oliva house has a terrace of about 30 m² plus a rooftop terrace. And if the Canary Islands’ near-guaranteed sunshine appeals, you have three homes to compare across Fuerteventura and Tenerife.
What to check before you buy
Transfer tax in Spain is set regionally at between about 6% and 10%, so where you buy changes the total as much as the price tag. Resale homes usually carry transfer tax (ITP), while new builds commonly involve VAT plus stamp duty (AJD). That matters for the Los Alcázares apartment, which is in a new development.
You’ll typically need an NIE (a foreigner’s identification number), a Spanish bank account and proof of funds. Use an independent English-speaking lawyer to check the title, debts, planning and community fees through the nota simple before you pay a significant deposit.
If you’d like to let a home, ask about tourist rental registration and community rules first. The Camposol listing says a holiday licence is in place, but for any other home your lawyer should confirm what’s allowed.
Winter sun doesn’t always mean winter warmth indoors, so ask how each home is heated. Of these seven, only two listings mention heating: the Benalmádena apartment’s air conditioning heats as well as cools, and the Altea apartment has infrared heating in the living area and kitchen. If you can, view in winter, so you see how the home feels when it matters.
Plan for the exchange rate
All seven prices are in euros, and the pound figures here are rounded conversions that will move. If you’re buying with sterling, a forward contract lets you fix an exchange rate for payments due later, such as the balance at completion. You can see what a purchase might cost in pounds with our budgeting and currency tools.
What should I do next?
- Download our free Spain buying guide to see how each stage works, including reservation, legal checks and completion.
- Get our Spain viewing trip guide to plan a winter trip and shortlist the right homes.
- Speak to a Spain property expert for local legal and financial guidance.
- Search more properties in Spain to widen your search.
- Send us a property enquiry if you’d like help with a particular home.
Summary
A winter in the sun doesn’t have to mean a big budget. These seven homes sit between €109,995 (£93,000) and €295,000 (£249,000) and cover four very different parts of Spain, each with a feature in its listing that suits the colder months.
