So you want to buy...a bolthole in the sun

Spain's Mediterranean coast is still one of the most popular choices for those seeking a retreat in the sun.

Expect to pay in the region of €300,000 for a modern two-bedroom apartment in a well-located residential complex on the Costa Blanca and the Costa de Sol, or less on the relatively undiscovered Costa del Azahar.

Just under €140,000 – €138,877 to be precise – will buy you an apartment in this new development ...