Amid increasing interest from international investors, Poland has emerged as a significant player in Spain’s property market. The remarkable economic growth experienced by Poland in recent decades has boosted prosperity, enabling many Polish citizens to achieve what is becoming increasingly challenging for Spaniards themselves: purchasing a home.
Poland’s Expanding Influence in Spain’s Property Market
Years of robust economic growth and rising wages across Eastern Europe and the Baltic states, coupled with a surge in the Polish stock exchange, have reversed previous trends. After a long decline in the number of Polish residents in Spain—who initially arrived in the early 2000s primarily for construction and industrial work—there is now a resurgence driven by real estate investment. Poles have transitioned from being a source of affordable labor underpinning Spain’s economy to affluent investors diversifying their assets and skilled professionals seeking warmer climates.
Over the past decade, the share of Polish buyers in Spain’s property market has steadily increased, starting from a modest 1.23% average in 2016. This more than threefold growth translates to thousands of homes and apartments purchased annually by Polish investors. In the last five years alone, Poles have completed 15,585 property transactions in Spain.
According to the latest Spanish Registry data, in 2025 Polish buyers acquired 4,136 homes and apartments, matching the previous record year. Poles accounted for 4.26% of foreign property buyers on average throughout 2025, peaking at 4.63% in the third quarter. This placed them eighth in the ranking of foreign buyers, behind the British (7.96%), Germans (6.52%), and Dutch (6.31%).
Preferences of Polish Buyers
Many Polish buyers face the choice between purchasing property in Warsaw or investing in a coastal Spanish home with favorable climate and amenities, often at comparable prices. For example, apartments on the Costa del Sol start at around €350,000, roughly equivalent to prices in the Polish capital. According to Agnes Inversiones, a firm specializing in Polish clients, typical investment ranges from €450,000 to €1.5 million.
Poland’s economic advancement has empowered a segment of the business elite to acquire property in warmer European countries. Post-pandemic, this interest expanded to a broader demographic, including well-paid specialists benefiting from remote work and geopolitical concerns near Poland’s borders.
With rising wages, a growing middle class, and a strong economy, a new generation of Polish buyers has emerged, confident in investing abroad. While property prices continue to rise in cities like Warsaw, Kraków, and Gdańsk, many find better value for money on the Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca.
Why the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol Appeal to Polish Buyers
The Málaga province, home to major companies such as Google, IBM, and Accenture, attracts many Polish buyers, including digital nomads seeking to combine professional work with a high quality of life.
Meanwhile, the Costa Blanca is increasingly popular among Poles. Where English and German visitors once dominated cities like Benidorm, today Eastern Europeans and Baltic nationals are more prominent in certain areas.
For many Polish families and retirees, owning a home in Spain offers access to a distinct, almost exotic lifestyle that remains geographically and culturally accessible. Shared Catholic heritage also fosters a cultural connection between Poles and Spaniards.
Stability and security are key motivators. Spain’s established property market, relatively stable legal framework, safe environment, and reliable healthcare and infrastructure make it an attractive destination. The Costa Blanca, in particular, is recognized as one of the Mediterranean’s most dependable property markets.
Accessibility is another important factor. Air connections between Poland and Alicante have expanded significantly, with direct flights from Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and Gdańsk to Alicante-Elche airport, along with a growing number of low-cost airlines, enabling travel to Spain within hours.
Growing demand has fostered cohesive Polish communities in cities such as Torrevieja, Alicante, Calpe, and Altea. Polish restaurants, shops, cultural associations, and social networks help newcomers integrate while maintaining ties to their homeland.
Remote Work and Investment Strategies
The rise of remote work has been transformative. Many Polish professionals are no longer bound to offices in cities like Warsaw or Poznań, allowing them to work from anywhere in Europe. For these individuals, owning a home on the Costa Blanca or Costa del Sol means blending work with lifestyle: enjoying sea views, fresh air year-round, and mild winters.
This shift has made what was once a luxury more accessible. For many Polish buyers, purchasing property in Spain is both a lifestyle choice and an investment opportunity. Typically, they use the property part-time and rent it out the rest of the year, creating a flexible model that combines leisure and financial return.