The municipality of Alfaz del Pi, nestled between the mountains and the Mediterranean, is one of the most international places on the Costa Blanca. Around half of the inhabitants come from Northern Europe - primarily from Norway, Great Britain, the Netherlands and German-speaking countries. Despite this, Alfaz del Pi is not an artificially created expat hotspot, but a town with an established structure, Mediterranean identity and a culture that both locals and newcomers actively help to shape.
The municipality consists of the original town centre in the interior and the popular coastal area of Albir - together they form an attractive whole that combines the Mediterranean way of life with European openness.
Alfaz del Pi was originally a small agricultural village that grew steadily from the 20th century onwards. With the arrival of many international residents - particularly from Norway, the Netherlands and Germany - the municipality developed into an international residential centre with a functioning infrastructure and high standard of living. The administration attached great importance to integration, bilingualism and the expansion of public facilities, including international schools, cultural centres and medical care.
In the old town centre of Alfaz del Pi, the church of San José dominates the townscape. Surrounding it is a network of small alleyways, squares with orange trees, tapas bars and local shops - a slice of authentic Spain. The famous pine tree („pi“) in the town hall square not only gives the municipality its name, but is also a popular photo motif and a symbol of stability and roots in the region.
Alfaz del Pi has managed to maintain a balance between internationality and local life. While you regularly hear Norwegian, German or English on the streets, community life remains deeply rooted in the region. This can be seen not only in the gastronomy or architecture, but also in everyday life: from multilingual schools and doctors to an active club life that quickly integrates newcomers.
The cultural year in Alfaz del Pi is varied and much more than just a tourist backdrop. The International Film Festival (Festival de Cine) in July is outstanding, attracting film-makers from all over Spain - with premieres, award ceremonies and open-air screenings in Albir.
Further highlights:
Every Friday morning the Weekly market in the centre of Alfaz del Pi - with fresh produce from regional traders, clothing, plants, household goods and small food stalls. A meeting place for neighbours, newcomers and anyone who likes to chat while shopping.
Its proximity to the Serra Gelada and Puig Campana nature parks, the sea at Albir and the AP-7 motorway makes Alfaz del Pi an ideal place to live for anyone looking for a quiet base with good transport links. Whether golf, hiking, water sports or culture - everything can be reached within a few minutes.
With a stable property market, a high proportion of permanent residents, a good healthcare system and internationally oriented offers, Alfaz del Pi is one of the most popular communities for long-term residents on the Costa Blanca. Here you don't live in holiday mode, but in everyday life with a high quality of life.
📌 Contact & information
Ayuntamiento de l'Alfàs del Pi
📍 Plaza Juan Carlos I, 1 - 03580 Alfaz del Pi (Alicante)
📞 +34 965 88 88 65
✉️ informacion@lalfas.com
🌐 www.lalfas.es
