Investment comparison

Baños y Mendigo, Murcia
vs Polop, Alicante.

Side-by-side comparison of 49 new-build properties across both towns.

Overall Winner
Polop, Alicante
Average investment score 45/100 vs 39/100
MetricBaños y Mendigo, MurciaPolop, Alicante
Listings2623
Avg Price€528,712€692,298
Avg Gross Yield3%4%
Avg Discount-2.2%-2.1%
Avg Score39/10045/100
This week in the ledger

None of the 49 tracked new-build listings in Baños y Mendigo, Murcia and Polop, Alicante changed asking price in the past 7 days, per the AVENA observation ledger, 27 August 2026.

Which is repricing faster right now — Baños y Mendigo, Murcia or Polop, Alicante?

Neither. AVENA's nightly observation recorded no asking-price changes in either town over the past 7 days — a flat week is a measured result, recorded 27 August 2026.

Are new builds selling in Baños y Mendigo, Murcia and Polop, Alicante?

In the past 30 days, 0 tracked listings left the market in Baños y Mendigo, Murcia and 6 in Polop, Alicante. AVENA records the final asking price each listing held when it disappeared — an absorption record listing portals do not keep.

Source: AVENA observation ledger · every tracked listing recorded nightly · updated 27 August 2026

Analysis

When comparing Baños y Mendigo, Murcia and Polop, Alicante as property investment destinations on Spain's coast, several key differences emerge. Baños y Mendigo, Murcia is the more affordable option, with average new-build prices approximately €163,586 lower. This price advantage can make a significant difference for investors working within a fixed budget or seeking higher leverage.

In terms of rental income, Polop, Alicante edges ahead with an average gross yield of 4%, while Baños y Mendigo, Murcia sits at 3%. The yield gap reflects differences in purchase prices relative to achievable rental rates in each area.

Overall, Polop, Alicante takes the lead with an average investment score of 45/100, factoring in value, yield potential, location quality, developer track record, and market positioning. That said, both towns have compelling listings — the best strategy is to shortlist properties in each location and compare them on a deal-by-deal basis. Market conditions shift, and today’s underdog can become tomorrow’s hotspot.

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Data last updated: 27 August 2026