Anyone planning a beach holiday on the Andalusian coast this summer will have to dig much deeper into their pockets than just a few years ago.
Spain Expat Press Editorial Team
The cost of holiday rentals continues to rise across the region, in some cases significantly.
Particularly on the Costa del Sol, prices have now reached levels that many families may struggle to afford.
Marbella remains the most expensive destination
Marbella once again tops the list as Andalusia’s most expensive seaside destination. In the exclusive area of Puerto Banús, holidaymakers can expect to pay an average of around €3,800 for a week’s accommodation.
This makes the luxury resort by far the costliest place for a summer break on the Andalusian coast.
Cádiz and Almuñécar also command high prices
The province of Cádiz comes second, with visitors paying an average of around €2,500 for a week’s stay.
Prices are also rising sharply on Granada’s Costa Tropical. In Almuñécar, weekly holiday rentals now average approximately €1,900.
More affordable alternatives still exist
Other coastal destinations remain somewhat more affordable. In Nerja, on the eastern Costa del Sol, holidaymakers can expect to pay around €1,500 per week.
Motril and Huelva remain the cheapest options
Travellers looking for better value can still find more affordable accommodation along the coast of Huelva and in Motril, in Granada province.
According to the study, a family can still spend a week by the sea in Motril for around €850. The nearby municipality of Torrenueva has been identified as one of Spain’s cheapest seaside destinations.
Andalusia is above the national average
According to a recent report by property consultancy Tecnicasa, a week in a holiday rental on the Andalusian coast now costs an average of €1,494. That is €141 more than the Spanish national average.
Prices continue to rise across Spain
The increase is not limited to Andalusia. Some of the sharpest rises this year have been recorded in the provinces of Granada, Castellón, Cádiz, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Tarragona, where weekly rental prices have increased by more than eight per cent.
Experts believe that the upward trend in holiday rental prices is likely to continue in the coming years, driven by strong demand and limited supply in many coastal areas.
