Torrenueva Costa: the Andalusian seaside destination where a week’s holiday can still cost under €1,000

Finding accommodation by the sea in the middle of August has become increasingly difficult for many travellers. Holiday rental prices along the Spanish coast continue to rise, with well-known destinations such as Marbella and parts of the Cádiz coastline ranking among the most expensive in the country.

However, there are still alternatives where it is possible to spend a week beside the Mediterranean without paying more than €1,000.

One of them is Torrenueva Costa, in Granada province. According to Grupo Tecnitasa’s 2025 Coastal Rental Report, renting an approximately 80-square-metre apartment on the beachfront cost around €800 per week in August, considerably less than in many other Andalusian tourist destinations.

€800 compared with €3,700 in Puerto Banús

The differences between Andalusian coastal destinations are striking. While Torrenueva Costa stood at around €800 per week for the type of property analysed, in Puerto Banús, Marbella, the same report placed the cost of renting a 110-square-metre apartment at as much as €3,700 per week.

The Spanish national average was also significantly higher. The report estimated that renting a beachfront holiday home in August 2025 cost an average of €1,270 per week, almost €110 more than the previous year.

Since 2020, the accumulated increase in coastal holiday rental prices has approached 40%.

Andalusia was among the regions experiencing the strongest growth, with Málaga and Cádiz recording increases of more than 12% in the report.

An alternative to more exclusive coastal resorts

Torrenueva Costa offers a very different atmosphere from destinations dominated by luxury resorts and high-spending international tourism.

Located on Granada’s Costa Tropical, the municipality has a quieter and more family-oriented character. Its long urban beach, nearby shops and restaurants and less intensive tourism development have helped keep prices more moderate than in other parts of the Andalusian coast.

That does not mean accommodation is cheap in absolute terms. Around €800 for a week is still a significant expense for many families, but the difference becomes considerable when compared with high-demand destinations in Málaga or Cádiz.

Prices vary greatly depending on the destination

Location remains one of the main factors determining the cost of a seaside holiday. The size of the property, its actual distance from the beach, the services available and the type of tourism attracted to each destination also influence rental prices.

It is also important to note that the Tecnitasa figures refer to a sample of coastal properties and areas analysed for August 2025. They do not necessarily represent every property currently available or guarantee the same prices for summer 2026.

Actual rental costs can vary significantly depending on dates, availability and the characteristics of each property.

Cheaper alternatives gain appeal as holiday rental prices rise

The continued increase in prices at Spain’s best-known seaside resorts is encouraging some travellers to look towards less crowded destinations.

Torrenueva Costa fits this profile, combining beaches, services and a relaxed atmosphere without yet reaching the prices found in the most exclusive areas of the Costa del Sol.

For travellers still planning their summer holiday and looking to stay close to the sea without paying Marbella-level prices, Granada’s Costa Tropical remains an alternative worth considering.

Destination: Torrenueva Costa, Granada
Reference price: Around €800 per week
Property analysed: Approximately 80 m² beachfront apartment
National reference average: €1,270 per week
Report period: August 2025

Information sources: OKDIARIO and Grupo Tecnitasa.