The beauty of the Costa Blanca not only attracts people from all over the world but also celebrities who choose this wonderful coastline to find a home to relax in. When you buy a villa in the Costa Blanca, you may find that you have famous neighbours!!!
The legendary comedian, actor, and song-and-dance man Danny Kaye, who was famous for iconic films including White Christmas, may have preferred a warmer festive season. He was a frequent visitor to Javea during his life and would enjoy mixing with the locals and enjoying the town's atmosphere.
Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas are not permanent residents of the Costa Blanca, but these Spanish stars have filmed several productions at the Alicante City of Light studios.
The UK's favourite OXO Mum, Lynda Bellingham, enjoyed visits to her apartment in Moraira. In fact, she was neighbours with one of our team members, who always found her stories about working on All Creatures Great and Small, Second Thoughts, Faith in the Future, and other cameo and theatre performances entertaining. It was here that she met and married "Mr Spain", with whom she found true happiness but, unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer and sadly lost her battle in 2014.
Moraira was also a second home to the original Bond girl (Pussy Galore), Honor Blackman, who is also remembered for roles in The Avengers and much, much more. You would often see her reading a book and enjoying a glass of wine at one of the many seafront cafés before her death at the age of 94 in 2020. The Costa Blanca lifestyle certainly seemed to suit her!!!
TV chef Nigella Lawson has also been linked with Javea. We know that she enjoys Mediterranean cuisine from her shows, drawing inspiration from both Spanish and Italian recipes. Some she may well have picked up in Javea, where she no doubt enjoys buying fresh ingredients in the local markets and entertaining friends with one of her famous informal suppers.
The heiress of the Inditex fashion empire, Marta Ortega, has also been linked with a holiday home in Javea, where the town offers a great escape from her high-profile life and the opportunity to enjoy the pleasures of the Costa Blanca.
Famous for his role as Baldrick in Blackadder and for his interest in, and television presentation of, archaeological digs, Tony Robinson is another regular visitor to the Costa Blanca, where he owns a villa in Javea and always joins in charitable events supporting the local community when he is here. He helped raise money for charity in Moraira at one event several years ago by auctioning a guitar he had purchased from one of the local makers in Gata de Gorgos.
Another personality who has often been spotted enjoying Javea's scenery and cuisine is singer Julio Iglesias.
The Spanish tennis star David Ferrer was born and raised in Javea and continues to visit regularly when he has an opportunity to relax. He is a familiar face on the local beaches and strongly supports the community of his hometown.
Superbike champion Carl Fogarty bought a villa in Javea to escape to and enjoy the stunning scenery and relaxation. Additionally, former professional boxer Chris Eubank has owned a luxury villa in Moraira with stunning views of this beautiful coastline.
These celebrities add even more glamour to the already beautiful Costa Blanca, which draws many people to the charm of its towns, idyllic climate, and wonderful scenery, whether famous or not. This Mediterranean coast provides refuge, relaxation, and inspiration to diverse individuals. It is a place where you can be private or enjoy a social life without attracting unwanted interest. Next time you take a promenade along the beach and sip an aperitif in one of the local bars, keep your eyes peeled; you may be sharing this pleasure with a star of the silver screen, a TV personality, or a sporting legend.
Over the years, celebrities including Lynda Bellingham, Honor Blackman, Carl Fogarty, Chris Eubank, and others have owned homes or spent time on the Costa Blanca, particularly around Javea and Moraira. The area continues to attract well-known personalities seeking privacy, sunshine, and a relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle.
The Costa Blanca offers privacy, an excellent climate, beautiful scenery, Mediterranean cuisine, and a relaxed lifestyle, making it an attractive destination for celebrities looking for a second home or holiday retreat.
Property prices vary depending on the location and type of home. Apartments can often be found from around €200,000, townhouses from approximately €300,000, and villas generally start from around €400,000, with luxury homes in prime coastal locations reaching several million euros.
The Northern Costa Blanca is served by both Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport and Valencia Airport. Depending on where you buy your property, the journey from either airport to your new home usually takes between one and one-and-a-half hours.
Yes. Whether you are looking for a villa, apartment, townhouse, finca, or another property, the Hamiltons Real Estate team can help you find the perfect home on the Northern Costa Blanca.
Updated in July 2026 by the Hamiltons Real Estate team (formerly Hamiltons of London).
