Buy Property in Los Cristianos

Buy property in Los Cristianos — the property market

Looking to buy property in Los Cristianos? Los Cristianos is located on the the Canary Islands and offers one of the most affordable property markets compared with the rest of the coast. The town is characterised by relaxed former fishing village with a ferry port, affordable prices and one of the canary islands' oldest british and nordic expat scenes, which makes buying property in Los Cristianos a natural choice for international buyers looking for a combination of quality of life, climate and a sound return on their investment.

Los Cristianos is a former fishing village that has grown into a relaxed holiday destination with one of the Canary Islands' oldest and most established British and Nordic expat scenes. Prices are markedly lower than in neighbouring Costa Adeje, making Los Cristianos popular among retirees and first-time buyers.

The market for property in Los Cristianos has seen growing interest from foreign buyers in recent years, particularly from Scandinavia, the UK and Germany. That means healthy demand, but also that the most attractive homes in the best areas often sell quickly — it pays to have your financing and documentation in order before you start looking at property for sale in Los Cristianos.

Property prices when buying in Los Cristianos

Price levels in Los Cristianos naturally vary depending on location, condition and views, but as a general guideline an apartment can be expected to cost 80,000-150,000 EUR, while a house typically falls in the range of 120,000-220,000 EUR. Villas with a pool and private plot start from 220,000-400,000 EUR, depending on size and distance to the coast.

On top of the purchase price itself, you should budget for extra costs for the property transfer tax (ITP at 6.5% in the Canary Islands for resale property), notary fees, land registry fees and legal fees. For new-build property, IGIC at 7% (the Canary Islands' own VAT, instead of mainland IVA) is paid instead.

How to buy property in Los Cristianos — step by step

The process of buying property in Los Cristianos follows the same basic steps as the rest of Spain: you need an NIE tax number, a Spanish bank account and an independent lawyer to check the property before you sign anything at all.

Once you have found the right property in Los Cristianos, you typically sign an arras contract with a deposit of around 10% of the purchase price, before the final notary completion takes place some weeks or months later. Your lawyer will make sure the nota simple (land registry extract) is clean, and that there are no loans or charges on the property.

Who chooses to buy property in Los Cristianos?

Los Cristianos attracts a wide range of international buyers — from families looking for a holiday home they can use themselves and rent out the rest of the year, to retirees dreaming of a life in the sun, and investors who see the potential in a growing market.

What particularly draws people to buy property in Los Cristianos is affordable prices close to costa adeje's luxury, ferry port to la gomera and el hierro and one of the canary islands' oldest established nordic expat scenes — a combination that is hard to find elsewhere on the Spanish coast.

Advantages and pitfalls of buying property in Los Cristianos

The advantages of buying property in Los Cristianos are the attractive combination of price, climate and lifestyle. The town has a well-functioning range of international services — banks, lawyers and agents used to helping international buyers through the process in English or other languages.

The most important consideration is to get a thorough understanding of the ongoing costs (IBI property tax, community fees and utilities) as well as how owning foreign property is treated for tax purposes in your home country, before you buy property in Los Cristianos. We always recommend partnering with an independent advisor who knows the rules of both countries.

Life and culture in Los Cristianos

Los Cristianos has retained more of its original fishing-village character than the newer resort areas further north — the old harbour, still used by fishing boats, sits right alongside the ferry terminal to La Gomera and El Hierro. The town has no major historic sights, but the relaxed atmosphere and the long-established international community are the draw in themselves.

Nightlife is relaxed and family-oriented, with a wide range of British pubs and international restaurants along the beach promenade — calmer than nearby Playa de las Américas, but with a lively social scene driven by the resident expat community.

Location and infrastructure

Tenerife South Airport (Reina Sofía) is only about a 10-15 minute drive from Los Cristianos — one of the shortest airport distances anywhere on the island.

There is no rail connection on Tenerife, but Los Cristianos has good bus links (TITSA) to the rest of the south island, plus the active ferry port to La Gomera and El Hierro. Taxis are readily available.

Tourism & leisure

Los Cristianos has two main beaches — Playa de los Cristianos and Playa de Las Vistas — both with imported sand and shallow, family-friendly water. Golf is available in nearby areas but is not central to Los Cristianos' identity.

The beach promenade can have some evening activity, while residential districts further from the coast are quiet. The climate is stable Canary subtropical, with minimal rainfall and temperatures of 20-26°C year round.

Everyday costs & what to know before you buy in Los Cristianos

Eating out and rents in Los Cristianos are among the most affordable in the Costa Adeje area, which makes the town popular among retirees and budget-conscious buyers. The large British and Nordic community makes it easy to find English- or Scandinavian-speaking services.

Before you buy: many of the older apartment complexes from the town's early development years may need renovation — always check the building's condition and community fees carefully.