Costa Blanca & Spanish wine: the new Mediterranean way of life
Living on the Costa Blanca: discovering the best Spanish wines between Alicante and Murcia
Between Alicante and Murcia, a secret destination combines exceptional vineyards, century-old bodegas and the art of living under the Iberian sun.
Costa Blanca & Spanish wine: the new Mediterranean way of life
Imagine yourself, one evening in September, sitting on the terrace of a golden stone finca. At your feet, rows of vines stretch to the purplish horizon. In your glass, a Monastrell as deep as ink, grown just a few kilometres from the sea.
It is this promise - that of a whole life distilled in an instant - that the Costa Blanca holds for those who know how to read it. Because behind the postcard beaches and golden light of the province of Alicante hides one of the most exciting wine terroirs in Europe. A territory that is still confidential, where lovers of great wines and wise investors come together around the same conviction: here, quality of life is priceless. Or almost.
01 — Terroirs
Wine regions near the Costa Blanca
The province of Alicante has two Designations of Origin recognised by the Spanish Regulatory Council: the DO Alicante and the DO Jumilla, straddling Murcia and Castile-La Mancha. Added to this are the wines of DO Yecla and DOP Bullas, which complete a Mediterranean arc of unsuspected richness.
These terroirs share common characteristics: limestone and clay soils, exceptional sunshine (more than 320 days a year), and an emblematic grape variety, Monastrell (Mourvèdre in France), which expresses all its telluric and fruity power here. The varied altitudes — from coastal plains to plateaus at 700 meters — create a unique palette of styles, from delicate rosé to complex red for aging.
320
days of sunshine per year
4
Appellations of origin in the region
700
Maximum altitude of the vineyards
02 — Grape varieties and appellations
The best wines in Alicante to discover
Far from the clichés of Spanish table wine, the producers of the Costa Blanca have carried out a remarkable qualitative revolution in two decades. Here are the must-see wines for a first exploration.
DO Alicante
Monastrell de Fontana
Velvety structure, aromas of candied blackberry and sweet spices. The most classic expression of the Alicantín terroir.- Red for Keeping
- Monastrell
DO Jumilla
Clos de la Cañada
Old, hundred-year-old vines, not grafted. A rare, concentrated wine with striking mineral complexity.- Old vines
- Biodynamics
DO Alicante
Moscatel White
The Marina Alta, between Dénia and Jávea, produces an exceptional Moscatel: floral, lively, of rare elegance.- Dry white
- Moscatel
03 — Experiments
Bodegas to visit around Alicante, Altea, Jávea and Murcia
The real luxury of the Costa Blanca lies in the proximity between the sea and the wineries. In less than an hour's drive from your villa or finca, here are the estates that are worth a visit.
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
Bodegas Enrique Mendoza
Pionnier de la renaissance alicantine, visites guidées avec dégustation premium et terrasse panoramique sur la huerta.
L'Alfàs del Pi
Bodegas Sierra Norte
Contemporary architecture in a preserved natural setting. Organic cuvées and gourmet food and wine pairings.
Jumilla, Murcia
Cooperativa del Campo
Fondée en 1956, la plus ancienne cave de la Marina Alta. Expérience authentique entre vignerons locaux.
Jávea
Finca Omblancas
Boutique family winery perched at an altitude of 600m. Charming accommodation, tables d'hôtes and winemaking workshops.
Villena
04 — Investment
A way of life that turns into an investment
The Costa Blanca has a rare combination: one of the mildest climates in Europe (recommended by the WHO), a mature international infrastructure with Alicante airport serving 70 destinations, and a booming wine scene that is now attracting the attention of the world's trade press.
Property prices, which are still 30 to 40% lower than on the Côte d'Azur for comparable services, attract a premium clientele in search of optimal value for money. Buying a villa with views of the vineyards between Altea and Calpe means investing in a lifestyle that increases in value every year.
05 — Real Estate
Between the hills of the Marina Alta, the plains of Jumilla and the Alicantín coastline lies an exceptional real estate geography, where each property tells a story.
Tradition
Finca en pierre sèche
Corps de ferme réhabilité avec amande et caroubier, piscine à débordement, vue sur vignobles. Un investissement patrimonial qui se loue facilement en location premium.
À partir de 480 000 €
Contemporain
Villa architecturale
Lignes épurées, matériaux naturels, domotique intégrée. Idéalement située entre mer (15 min) et premier vignoble (5 min). Fort potentiel locatif saison haute.
À partir de 750 000 €
Exclusif
Vignobles
Propriété rare incluant 3 à 8 hectares de vignes exploitables en DO Alicante. Possibilité de vinification sous étiquette privée. Une cave dans votre jardin.
À partir de 1 200 000 €
Charm
Cortijo de village
Renovated village house in a white pueblo from the inside, a stone's throw from a century-old wine cooperative. Total authenticity, affordable prices.
From €180,000
Your lifestyle starts here
Exceptional wines, open-air bodegas, exceptional properties between the sea and vineyards: the Costa Blanca is waiting for you. Discover our selection of premium real estate.
Luxury Villa Airen - EcoResidences - Llíber, Vall de Pop | Costa Blanca North
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Prestigious contemporary villa surrounded by nature in the wine valley of Vall de Pop, Costa Banca North
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Dominique SANTI
CEO
Publié le 09/05/2026 par
Dominique SANTI
Between turquoise sea and golden hills, the Costa Blanca hides a well-kept secret: one of the most exciting wine terroirs in Spain. Century-old bodegas, Monastrell with character, fincas nestled between the vineyards... Find out why lovers of great wines choose this coast to live in, not just to pass through.
