Palafrugell – Real Estate Investment Overview
Market Overview: Score, Prices and Rental Yields
Market Score
Median Sale Price
| Month | Median Sale Price |
|---|---|
| July | €190,000 |
| August | €199,000 |
| September | €209,120 |
| October | €209,560 |
| November | €215,000 |
| December | €220,000 |
| January | €220,000 |
| February | €220,000 |
| March | €210,000 |
| April | €225,000 |
| May | €227,500 |
| June | €247,500 |
Median Rent Price
| Month | Median Rent Price |
|---|---|
| July | €1,680 |
| August | €1,450 |
| September | €1,550 |
| October | €1,360 |
| November | €1,500 |
| December | €1,450 |
| January | €1,500 |
| February | €1,500 |
| March | €1,630 |
| April | €1,590 |
| May | €1,550 |
| June | €1,700 |
Gross Rental Yield
| Month | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| July | 10.91% |
| August | 10.2% |
| September | 9.6% |
| October | 9.12% |
| November | 9.55% |
| December | 8.83% |
| January | 10.74% |
| February | 9.86% |
| March | 11.75% |
| April | 9.25% |
| May | 9.37% |
| June | 9.81% |
Square meter cost
| Month | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| July | €2,210 |
| August | €2,340 |
| September | €2,430 |
| October | €2,440 |
| November | €2,440 |
| December | €2,560 |
| January | €2,620 |
| February | €2,620 |
| March | €2,500 |
| April | €2,680 |
| May | €2,650 |
| June | €2,950 |
Market Breakdown
Listings by property size
| Category | Listings by property size |
|---|---|
| Studio (2%) | 3 listings (2%) |
| 1 bedroom (9%) | 15 listings (9%) |
| 2 bedroom (37%) | 64 listings (37%) |
| 3 bedroom (37%) | 64 listings (37%) |
| 4+ bedroom (15%) | 26 listings (15%) |
Sales Activity Index
Rent Activity Index
Gross Rental Yield
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| Studio | 6.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedroom | 10.18% |
| 3 bedroom | 12.7% |
| 4+ bedroom | 7.52% |
| Category | Gross Rental Yield |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0% |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0% |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 6.01% |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 4.89% |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 7.09% |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 31.14% |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 16.93% |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 10.79% |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0% |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0% |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 8.77% |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0% |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0% |
Square meter cost
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | €4,510 |
| 1 bedroom | €5,750 |
| 2 bedroom | €3,790 |
| 3 bedroom | €2,050 |
| 4+ bedroom | €2,530 |
| Category | Square meter cost |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 7740 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 6760 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 4910 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 3550 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 2470 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 1900 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 2330 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 2570 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 4100 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 2100 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 3530 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 1860 |
Number of listings for sale
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| Studio | 2 |
| 1 bedroom | 12 |
| 2 bedroom | 60 |
| 3 bedroom | 61 |
| 4+ bedroom | 25 |
| Category | Number of listings for sale |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 3 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 6 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 15 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 14 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 27 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 26 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 16 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 11 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 12 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 8 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 8 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 3 |
Number of listings for rent
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 3 |
| 2 bedroom | 4 |
| 3 bedroom | 3 |
| 4+ bedroom | 1 |
| Category | Number of listings for rent |
|---|---|
| < 30 m² apartments | 0 |
| 30-40 m² apartments | 0 |
| 40-50 m² apartments | 2 |
| 50-60 m² apartments | 1 |
| 60-70 m² apartments | 3 |
| 70-80 m² apartments | 1 |
| 80-90 m² apartments | 2 |
| 90-100 m² apartments | 1 |
| 100-110 m² apartments | 0 |
| 110-120 m² apartments | 0 |
| 120-130 m² apartments | 1 |
| 130-140 m² apartments | 0 |
| 140-150 m² apartments | 0 |
Market Trends
Top submarkets
Potential annual revenue
Studio
1 bedroom
2 bedroom
3 bedroom
4+ bedroom
Median Sale Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €129.5k | €185.5k | €190k | €234k |
| August | €194.5k | €197.5k | €199k | €221.5k |
| September | €194.5k | €220k | €198.5k | €243k |
| October | €105k | €209.1k | €192.5k | €650k |
| November | €194.5k | €220k | €190k | €660k |
| December | €170k | €250k | €180k | €509.5k |
| January | €170k | €220k | €180k | €539.5k |
| February | €199.5k | €232.8k | €175k | €299k |
| March | €250k | €245k | €168k | €329k |
| April | €262k | €265k | €190k | €303.2k |
| May | €250k | €252.5k | €215k | €340k |
| June | €264.5k | €265k | €189k | €303.2k |
Median Rent Price
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €1,300 | €1,630 | €1,800 | €1,800 |
| August | €1,130 | €1,500 | €1,800 | €1,400 |
| September | €980 | €1,630 | €1,800 | -- |
| October | €980 | €1,360 | €1,800 | -- |
| November | €1,000 | €1,500 | €1,880 | -- |
| December | €880 | €1,360 | €2,000 | €1,210 |
| January | €880 | €1,630 | €2,000 | -- |
| February | €1,000 | €1,460 | €2,000 | €900 |
| March | €1,000 | €2,370 | €1,730 | €900 |
| April | -- | €1,750 | €1,450 | €1,750 |
| May | €1,400 | €1,400 | €2,000 | €1,750 |
| June | €750 | €2,250 | €2,000 | €1,900 |
Years to profit (sale to rent ratio)
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 8.3 | 9.51 | 8.8 | 10.83 |
| August | 14.41 | 10.97 | 9.21 | 13.18 |
| September | 16.62 | 11.28 | 9.19 | -- |
| October | 8.97 | 12.78 | 8.91 | -- |
| November | 16.21 | 12.22 | 8.44 | -- |
| December | 16.19 | 15.27 | 7.5 | 35.15 |
| January | 16.19 | 11.28 | 7.5 | -- |
| February | 16.63 | 13.33 | 7.29 | 27.69 |
| March | 20.83 | 8.61 | 8.12 | 30.46 |
| April | -- | 12.62 | 10.92 | 14.48 |
| May | 14.88 | 15.03 | 8.96 | 16.24 |
| June | 29.39 | 9.83 | 7.88 | 13.3 |
Square meter cost
| Month | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4+ bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | €2,940 | €2,610 | €2,110 | €1,900 |
| August | €4,470 | €2,740 | €2,210 | €1,850 |
| September | €4,420 | €3,060 | €2,130 | €2,060 |
| October | €2,230 | €2,900 | €2,070 | €5,420 |
| November | €4,470 | €2,990 | €2,110 | €5,500 |
| December | €3,950 | €3,380 | €2,000 | €4,090 |
| January | €3,950 | €3,140 | €2,020 | €4,170 |
| February | €4,590 | €3,330 | €1,990 | €2,490 |
| March | €5,680 | €3,500 | €1,910 | €2,840 |
| April | €5,890 | €3,790 | €2,110 | €2,260 |
| May | €5,100 | €3,610 | €2,390 | €2,490 |
| June | €5,750 | €3,790 | €2,050 | €2,530 |
Investment Insights by Districts
About Palafrugell
Palafrugell is a compact coastal town on the Costa Brava in the Girona province of Catalonia. It combines sheltered coves and a rugged shoreline with a historic town centre and stone-built streets that reflect a long fishing and trading heritage. Economically, tourism and hospitality dominate the local economy, supported by services to visitors, small-scale crafts, and fishing-related activities. The town also benefits from its position near regional transport hubs and the broader Costa Brava network, which sustain seasonal revenue and year-round employment. Rental demand is typically shaped by visitors seeking short stays, professionals seeking proximity to the coast, and digital nomads attracted to a relaxed lifestyle with access to amenities. Students and families from the region also contribute to steady demand, alongside retirees attracted to Mediterranean living.
All | 9.81 % | 160 | 12 | €247,500 | €1,700 |
Studio | 6.3 % | 2 | 1 | €209,500 | €1,100 |
1 Bedroom | 3.4 % | 12 | 3 | €264,500 | €750 |
2 Bedrooms | 10.18 % | 60 | 4 | €265,000 | €2,250 |
3 Bedrooms | 12.7 % | 61 | 3 | €189,000 | €2,000 |
4+ Bedrooms | 7.52 % | 25 | 1 | €303,200 | €1,900 |
Summary and Key Takeaways
With a median rental yield of 9.81% and property prices starting at €189,000, Palafrugell
remains one of Spain’s most attractive markets.
Median property prices in Palafrugell are €247,500, while the median rent is €1,700. This means that a median property in Palafrugell will pay for itself in 12.1 years.
Detailed real estate yield breakdown:
A median Studio apartment: 6.30% yield, sale price €209,500, rent €1,100.
A median 1-bedroom apartment: 3.40% yield, sale price €264,500, rent €750.
A median 2-bedroom apartment: 10.18% yield, sale price €265,000, rent €2,250.
A median 3-bedroom apartment: 12.70% yield, sale price €189,000, rent €2,000.
A median 4+ bedroom apartment: 7.52% yield, sale price €303,200, rent €1,900.
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