In 2021, the retired couple from South Wales bought a new apartment in Mil Palmeras, completing the purchase through HomeEspaña. After five years of enjoying their holiday home and the local amenities, they felt ready for their next lifestyle change, and in October 2026, they asked us to help them sell. In no time at all, they had accepted an offer. They spoke to us in November 2026 to reflect on some of the highlights of their Spanish journey.

“We had five great years of coming out to Orihuela Costa,” said Philip. “The children and grandchildren all spent time there. But June and I would like to start travelling more and seeing different places so felt it was time to move on. It’s not without a tinge of sadness of course!

“It’s a lovely apartment, in excellent condition and in a great spot. Prices in the area are strong at the moment and we’ve seen how much new-builds are going for. That helped us decide it was the right time to sell. To be honest, we were surprised at how fast HomeEspaña sold it. It only took a few viewings and a couple of weeks to find buyers, who happen to be Spanish!”

Philip and June’s holiday home story began in 2021 following Phil’s retirement. They had never been to the Costa Blanca, but had seen it featured on TV property shows. This prompted the couple to get in touch with HomeEspaña, who they found on the internet, and organise their first trip there to look at properties.

Their apartment in Mil Palmeras was one of the first out of the half a dozen they viewed. Brand new, it ticked all the right boxes and was immediately a strong contender as their future holiday home. 

“After our time doing viewings in Orihuela, we headed up the coast to Benidorm for a few days of leisure,” continued Phil. “We also used our time there to think about the properties we’d seen. Needless to say, we decided to go for the apartment.” 

On the third floor and with three bedrooms and air-con, the apartment is part of the smart Residencial Garda complex. All owners there have access to the communal pool and gardens while the beach, bars and amenities of Mil Palmeras are just six to seven minutes’ walk away.

Mil Palmeras is located between Dehesa de Campoamor and Torre de la Horadada, at the southern end of Orihuela Costa. It’s a low-rise, family resort where things are noticeably calmer and less developed than 10 minutes up the coast. Highlights include its Blue Flag sandy beach, palm-lined prom and traditional chiringuitos (beach bar serving snacks and drinks). 

Nearby attractions include the championship golf at Real Club de Campoamor and Las Colinas Golf and Country Club, the La Zenia shopping boulevard, the whitewashed town of Pilar de la Horadada and the famous Mar Menor lagoon. Transfer times to Alicante and Murcia airports are just 45 minutes and 35 minutes respectively.

“We used to go out a few times throughout the year,” said Philip. “Typically we spend four to five weeks there in the summer and also go out in the spring and winter. It was easy, thanks to flights from Cardiff to Alicante.

“All in all, we’d would certainly recommend HomeEspaña to anyone buying or selling in the Costa Blanca. Their whole team have always been friendly, helpful and professional. From Rob who came to do our initial valuation, Michelle who came to take photos and a video of the apartment and not forgetting the aftersales team.”

Thanks Philip and June, we’re delighted to have been part of your journey and helped along the way!