Oliva, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Oliva, Spain - Sara Damergi on 22 May 2023

Oliva, Spain - Sara Damergi

Keen cyclists Debbie and Graham from Portsmouth first got together nearly thirty years ago and now want to find their very own holiday home in Spain. With family and friends lining up for weekend visits, they’ve chosen the town of Oliva to the south of Spain’s Valencia region. Stepping in to help, is Sara Damergi, who after a rigorous search has come up with 5 great options for their £80,000 budget - but will any be perfect?

About the area

Oliva is pretty easy to get to, with Valencia’s airport around an hour’s drive to the north and Alicante’s a similar distance south. It is a town split in two: the older side, home to a majority of expats, is filled with winding streets and pretty squares, while the newer end is packed with all the modern conveniences you could need.

Outside of Oliva, as well as some deserted beaches and peaceful nature reserves, are a handful of spots well worth exploring, like Gandia, popular with Spanish weekenders, or Villalonga and Pego, both a little further from the coast and with a more laid back and traditional vibe.

Property 1

Three-bed Oliva Townhouse

This townhouse in the heart of Oliva’s old town comes with a small patio to the rear of the property, with stairs up to a pretty little roof-top terrace, with spectacular views across the town. The large entrance hall is currently used as a dining room and leads to a living room that is open to the kitchen. There is also a bathroom at the back of the property, with stairs up to one of the bedrooms that then has terrace access. The main bedroom is accessed from the roof terrace through its en-suite shower room; finally there is another set of stairs to the third double bedroom. See more from the agent.

Valued at £65,833 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Three-bed Oliva Townhouse

This spacious townhouse comes with a very usable outside space, split across two levels. Inside there is a good-size living and dining room, a separate kitchen, a shower room and a ground-floor bedroom. Then upstairs a large landing leads to the main bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and the third bedroom. For more information on this property.

Valued at £79,167 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed House in Pego

This artist’s house in Pego has its main outside space on the roof, which is nicely tiled. There is also a small rear courtyard that leads to two storage areas and a sort of outdoor art studio. Inside the property is bursting with character and style, from the exposed stone in the living room to the tiles in the kitchen and dining areas. There is also a bathroom and the smallest of the three bedrooms here on the ground floor. Upstairs off a large landing are the two big and bright bedrooms, as well as a shower room. See more from the agent.

Valued at £83,333 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed Finca in Gandia

This blue finca comes with a great outside space. There is a large terrace with a plunge pool, a separate garden area, a roof terrace and a garage. Inside it is all on one level, with a large living room, a courtyard dining area and a huge kitchen. There are three reasonable bedrooms, all nice and bright and a shower room. See more from the agent.

Valued at £100,833 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed Townhouse in Villalonga

This townhouse comes with some great outside space on the ground floor terrace, as well as a small one on the first floor. Inside it has been beautifully renovated in a very traditional style. The kitchen and living space are open plan and a small hallway leads to the outside space and the dining room. Upstairs are two double bedrooms (one with a mezzanine sleeping area). There is a smaller third bedroom, a shower room and a toilet. See more from the agent.

Valued at £95,833 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Four-bed Villa in Javea

This brand-new and super modern four bedroom villa was built on an incredible plot with spectacular views down to Javea. It is on the market for just under one million pounds. See more from the agent.

Valued at £995,833 at the time of filming.