Sweden is the largest Scandinavian buyer market for Costa Blanca property, with over 40,000 Swedish residents in Spain. Torrevieja has the largest Swedish expat community abroad. Swedish buyers enjoy favorable tax treaties, excellent connections (flights 3.5-4 hours from Stockholm/Gothenburg), established support networks, and year-round sunshine. Swedish investment in Spanish property remains strong despite economic cycles.
Sweden has a unique relationship with Costa Blanca: More Swedes live on the Spanish coast than anywhere else abroad. Torrevieja, in particular, has become a second home for tens of thousands of Swedish families, creating a thriving Scandinavian community with Swedish shops, restaurants, services, and social structures.
For Swedish buyers, purchasing property on Costa Blanca offers familiar infrastructure, cultural community, excellent value compared to Scandinavia, and an escape from long Nordic winters. This guide addresses the specific needs and considerations of Swedish property buyers.
Why Swedes Choose Costa Blanca
Swedish Community Infrastructure
Tax and Financial Considerations
Currency and Banking Considerations
Flights and Transportation from Sweden
Areas Popular with Swedish Buyers
Practical Steps for Swedish Buyers
The Bottom Line
Sweden's large Costa Blanca community provides Swedish buyers with significant advantages: established infrastructure, familiar services, cultural connections, and proven investment returns. Torrevieja offers the most developed Swedish ecosystem, while other areas provide alternatives for different needs. Understanding tax implications, currency management, and professional services ensures successful property ownership.
The Swedish presence on Costa Blanca continues to thrive, with new generations of buyers joining established families. Professional guidance—particularly from Swedish-speaking Spanish professionals—ensures smooth transactions and optimal tax positions.
We welcome Swedish property buyers to Costa Blanca and can connect you with Swedish-speaking legal and financial professionals. Contact us to discuss your Swedish property goals.
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