Exclusive Apartments on the Top Floor: Benefits, Lifestyle and Market Trends on the Costa Blanca & Ibiza

Penthouse as a Living Philosophy — Not Just One Floor Higher

In Spain — and especially on the Costa Blanca and Ibiza — a top-floor apartment has come to signify far more than simply “living above the rooftops”. For many buyers it is a retreat facing the maritime horizon, a symbol of refined Mediterranean living, a secure long-term asset and a space for privacy & representation. Increasingly, it is also used as a base for hybrid lifestyle models (second-home office).

What sets it apart isn’t just the elevation but the spatial concept: volume, light, expansive terraces extending the interior and seamless indoor-outdoor living. “Here one doesn’t seek square metres — one seeks quality of life per square metre.”

Why Buyers Prioritise the Top Floor

Architectural & Emotional Advantages

Market Phase 2023–2025: What International Buyers Demand

• Terraces usable for 10+ months/year, South/South-West orientation
• Outdoor kitchen / plunge or infinity pool
• Spa areas (sauna, whirlpool, gym)
• Smart-home & energy efficiency A/A+
• Underground parking & EV charging points

Demand is being driven by Switzerland, Germany, Benelux, Scandinavia and the United Kingdom, and by digital nomads.

Price Ranges & Market Data (Luxury Segment)

Examples of Highly Sought-After Locations

• Altea Hills & Mascarat (marina + skyline view)
• Jávea: Montañar I, Arenal, La Caleta
• Benidorm Poniente: new skyline resorts
• Ibiza: Marina Botafoch, Talamanca, Es Pouet

In prime locations the new-build availability is <7% of the market — this gives penthouses a natural price stability.

Why Penthouses in Spain Retain Value

Structural Supply Shortage

• Very limited land in first-line sea positions
• Height restrictions in urban planning
• Few units per building offering genuine penthouse standard

Demand-Drivers

• International buyer market & lifestyle migration (remote work, “double-residence”)
• High seasonal rental yield (particularly strong in Ibiza)

Yield Indicators (Indicative)

Security & Exclusivity

Premium buildings offer 24/7 security & concierge, private lifts, video surveillance, smart-home alarm systems and underground parking with EV charging. Many luxury buyers perceive penthouses as safer than villas: equivalent privacy — but more controlled access.

Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

• Triple glazing, aerothermal systems, optional photovoltaic integration
• Natural ventilation & solar shading
• Green roof terraces in boutique projects

Who Are These Properties For?

• Entrepreneurs & remote executives
• Second-home buyers from Northern Europe & Switzerland
• Family offices & wealth managers
• Lifestyle investors (yachting, golf, wellness)

Typical Buyer Profile: 45–65 years old, international, seeking quality of life + asset value + security.

Market Comparison of Penthouse Prices (€/m²): Benidorm Poniente, Ibiza & Jávea

For contextualising current pricing levels we have used the “average prices” quoted in listings for ático/penthouse on Idealista press panel (source: most recent availability). These values are indicative and dependent on the type of listings published.

Note: These are average figures from Idealista listings for “penthouses/áticos” per zone. They do not replace a formal appraisal or actual transaction data; values may vary with listing mix.

How Luxinmo Uses These Benchmarks

We cross-reference these levels with realised sales, building quality (180° sea view, solarium size, privacy), legal framework, parking/storage and rental income potential. For a tailored dossier per building or private viewings on the Costa Blanca & Ibiza, get in touch — we arrange promptly.