Costa Calida Caravans & Mobile Homes For Sale

New & Resale Caravans and Mobile homes for sale on the Costa Calida, Spain in the areas of Mazarrón, Águilas, San Javier, Los Alcázares and throughout the Murcia region…

How to buy a caravan or Mobile Home that’s for sale on the Costa Calida

Buying and owning a caravan or mobile home on the Costa Calida is an exciting prospect and many (particularly us Brits!) do this by the 100’s every year. The thought of having the freedom to holiday throughout the year or soaking up the daily sun as a resident caravan owner entices us all. But, sometimes we need a bit of guidance to ensure we’re following the correct process when buying a caravan or mobile home that’s advertised for sale.

Buying a Caravan or Mobile Home on the Costa Calida is as straightforward as buying a Caravan in any other area of Spain. In fact, buying a caravan in the UK pretty much follows the exact same process.

Sales are generally conducted between the buyer and seller or sometimes through a 3rd party or agent. Furthermore, you’ll find that a sales contract outlining the purchase details is sufficient enough to verify a sale and without the need for a solicitor. But, before you jump in, let’s take a look at a few things to consider when buying a Caravan or Mobile Home on the Costa Calida in Spain:

Touring Caravan, Fixed Caravan (with an awning) Mobile Home or Residential Park Home?

This choice comes down to a few of factors – Are you looking to live on a campsite all year or just use it as an holiday home? Do you want to be part of a an ex-pat community of retirees or are you looking for days full of fun in the sun on a holiday park? For Comparison, we’ll take a look at what each option offers, based on the assumption the caravan is already sited on a Costa Calida Campsite:

• Touring Caravan
• Fixed Caravan with Awning
• Mobile Home
• Residential Park Home

Touring Caravan

Fixed Caravan with Awning

Mobile Home

Residential Park Home

Deciding on an area of the Costa Calida to search for Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale

Locations, Campsite site fees, Annual running costs, Facilities & Reviews

Searching for a caravan or mobile home for sale on the Costa Calida is only one part of the journey. Aside from finding the perfect caravan for sale you’ll also need to consider the locations on offer, the annual site fees, the annual running costs. In addition, you’ll also want know the campsite facilities and reviews from customers or residents who live on a campsite full time.

Such is the importance of finding the ideal location, we’d consider this the first step but you’ll more than likely already have a broad area in mind. Start by narrowing this down to one specific area of the Costa Calida so that you can focus on what type of Caravans or Mobile Homes are typically coming up for sale in that area. After that, you can see what’s affordable and what fits your criteria.

As with any other region of Spain, different areas of the Costa Calida command different sales prices. And you’ll find that areas such as Mazarrón, Los Álcazares & San Javier have Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale at higher prices than similar resorts. This is due to their popularity among holiday makers and demand from retired ex-pats who live on a campsite all year.

We know that Searching for the perfect location can be overwhelming so we’ve put together some useful information for each of the most popular resorts on the Costa Calida to help you decide:

1. Águilas
2. Bolnuevo
3. Fortuna
4. Isla Plana
5. La Manga
6. Los Alcázares
7. Los Arejos
8. Mazarrón
9. San Javier

If you’re still at the browsing stage you can view all Campsites and ‘Residential Style’ Campsites for the Costa Almeria Here.

Related: Is it legal to live on a Campsite in Spain

How much does it cost to buy a caravan or mobile home advertised for sale on the Costa Calida?

A tricky question to answer but one that mainly comes down to the type of caravan or mobile home you’re looking to buy. As you’d expect, a Mobile Home for sale on the Costa Calida would cost significantly more than a Caravan or Caravan with Awning. And to compare them ‘like for like’ would be inaccurate.

To create a more accurate example, we’ll break it down into each caravan category and provide example for you to use:

Touring Caravans for sale on the Costa Calida

Prices for a Touring Caravan for sale on the Costa Calida would be similar to the UK market. This is because you’ll find that most of the caravans for sale that can still be towed are UK registered vans and are generally newer in age.

As a result, the prices vary massively and it ultimately comes down to the age, spec and size. But, expect to pay in the region of £10,000 to £20,000 for a decent example. Check out the latest prices for touring caravans on the Costa Calida here.

Caravans with a fixed awning for sale

Probably the cheapest of all the options, a touring caravan with awning for sale on the Costa Calida is cheaper for a number of reasons:

• Firstly, the caravans are older models and aren’t meant for touring with anymore which negates some of their sell on value.
• Secondly, the Costa Calida campsite that it’s sited on and similar comparable caravans for sale will dictate resale values.
• And finally, most sellers don’t see any value in selling it other than as a fixed unit (with all items included) and this limits them to buyers who want to be on that particular campsite.
• Conclusion: A touring caravan with awning for sale on a good campsite in average condition can be found for less than £10,000, whereas a great ‘fixed setup’ on a desirable campsite would cost up to £15,000. Check out the latest prices for Caravans with fixed awnings for sale on the Costa Calida here.

New & Resale Mobile Homes & Static caravans for sale on the Costa Calida

You’ll find a wide range of prices for new and resale Mobile Homes for sale on the Costa Calida and these can be anywhere from £15,000 up to £60,000. This mainly comes down to 2 things: the campsite it’s sited on and the age and spec of the mobile home. Check out the latest prices for Mobile Homes & Static caravans for sale on the Costa Calida here.

Costa Calida Park Homes for sale

As mentioned previously, Park Homes for sale on the Costa Calida are few and far between. So expect any that you discover for sale to command a premium for sale price. As a result, you should expect to pay anywhere between £50,000 and £80,000 for a good spec home. Check out the latest prices for Park Homes for sale on the Costa Calida here.

Related: House Mortgage v’s Annual Campsite Fees

Can I live on a Costa Calida Campsite full time?

To live in a caravan on Costa Calida Campsite full time you’ll need to apply for Spanish Residency (Residencia) and this allows you to stay in Spain for the full 365 days per year. So, the answer is yes, a Costa Calida campsite ‘could’ be your main place of residence. But, you’d need to confirm this directly with each campsite as not all campsites allow you to use the campsite address to register with the local town hall for the Padron (the Spanish equivalent of the electoral role – empadronamiento) which is needed to apply for residency.

By comparison, If you’re buying a caravan on the Costa Calida for a holiday home or semi-permanent place to live you won’t need to apply for Residency. You can stay in Spain for 2 x 3 month periods as long as they’re broken up with a 3 month period (where you’ve left the Schengen zone) in the middle. This gives you 90 days for every 180 days to stay in Spain during the year.

Is it legal to live on a Costa Calida Campsite?

In theory, the answer is no. But, unlike the UK, Campsites on the Costa Calida rarely close and most stay open all year. Furthermore, Spanish camping law dictates that a person can’t live on a campsite for the full 12 months. But, at the same time, this is rarely enforced and you’ll see campsites allowing people to live on them all year. This is a discretionary allowance so you’d need to check with the campsite in the first instance.

Are there any official Residential Mobile Home Parks on the Costa Calida?

There are no official Residential Mobile Home Parks currently listed on the Costa Calida but you’ll find campsites with a residential feel (also known as ‘Residential Style’ Campsites or Mobile Home Parks).

But, don’t be put off by this if your plan is to live in Spain all year. You’ll find that these are a great option for those looking for the facilities you’d associate with holiday campsite, but with the community of a residential park.

With this in mind, our pick of the residential style campsites on the Costa Calida are Camping la Quinta Bella in Los Arejos and Camping San Javier in San Javier.

Which area of the Costa Calida has the best Campsites and Residential Style Mobile Home Parks?

Our favourite areas for the best Campsites and Residential style Mobile Home Parks is San Javier & Mazarrón. Firstly, both of these areas have some of the best beaches on the Costa Calida. Secondly, these are both areas with strong ex-pat communities. Finally, you’ll find a wealth of bars, restaurants and shops in each of these areas catering to both residents and holiday makers.

What are the running costs associated with living on a Costa Calida Campsite or Residential Style Mobile Home Park?

Annual site fee costs

Site fees on the Costa Calida range from 3,000€ to 5,000€ annually. However, you’ll find only campsites or ‘residential style campsites’ on the Costa Calida so expect to pay in monthly installments with a discount given for longer periods of stay.

Annual running costs

Consider the following as annual running costs on a campsite on the Costa Calida: Site fees, gas (bottle), electricity (metered) and Caravan insurance. After that, the only thing to consider is Water, but this is generally included with the site fees on a campsite in Spain.

Campsite facilities can affect the cost of annual site fees

Facilities differ by campsite on the Costa Calida so decide what facilities are most important to you. You´ll find that most campsites will have at least 1 swimming pool and a restaurant / bar area. But, bare in mind that having more facilities generally increases the annual site fee costs. So, If you’re willing to increase the annual costs expect to gain a minimum of an outdoor & indoor pool. After that, you may also find a gym, children’s play area – and even a dog walking or exercise area.

Check out: The Living Costs In Spain (2023)

Are there any dog friendly campsites or residential mobile home parks on the Costa Calida?

Most of the Costa Calida Campsites and Residential Mobile Home Parks are dog and pet friendly. But please confirm this directly.

Do your homework before committing to buy a caravan or mobile home for sale on the Costa Calida

Some things go without saying but before you jump in feet first, we recommend you conduct your own due diligence. If you get this correct, buying a caravan or Mobile Home on the Costa Calida will be a fun process. And you’ll be 100% confident in your decisions.

Visit the Costa Calida & view the Caravans & Mobile Homes for sale

This may seem like an obvious pointer but believe it or not, some people buy from viewing the caravan for sale online only. Make sure you meet the owner or sales representative and have a list of questions ready to ask.

Speak to other Costa Calida caravan owners

Speak with other caravan owners and listen to what they have to say about the campsite or residential style mobile home park on the Costa Calida that you’re interested in. For obvious reasons, this is best done when you visit the campsite. But, there’s also lots of information online, facebook groups and forums.

Contact the Campsite directly

Drop the campsite an email (or visit them in person) and introduce yourself as the potential new owner of the caravan in question. Ask them if there’s any outstanding utility debt or site fees arrears. Also, ask them for a copy of the campsite rules. And if there’s any specific procedures you need to be aware of.

Check the distance to the nearest town, resort and airport

This should be the most important factor when searching for a Campsite or Residential Mobile Home Park. Since you’ll already have an area in mind, focus your search primarily in that location of the Costa Calida.

Once you’ve found a campsite or residential mobile home park, calculate the distance to your favourite area using Googlemaps. Or another similar map tool. You may be surprised to see that the campsite you had in mind is further away from your preferred area.

View the latest reviews of the Campsites and Residential Style Mobile Home Parks on the Costa Calida

There’s no better way to form an opinion of a campsite or residential mobile home park on the Costa Calida than to listen to others who have been there. Or those who live on site full time. Reviews are vital to help make the best choices. So, with this in mind we’ve included a review section on all of the campsites and residential mobile home parks on the Costa Calida. You can check them out here.