Xàbia and its owners: a different market from the rest of the Valencian Community
Xàbia (Jávea in Spanish) is a municipality of around 35,000 inhabitants in Alicante province, within the Montgó Natural Park, with three distinct areas: the historic stone town centre, the port (La Fontana) and the Arenal beach. It has one of the most spectacular coastlines in the Valencian Community.
All of this explains why Xàbia has one of the highest concentrations of foreign property owners in Spain. Germans, British, Dutch, Belgians and Scandinavians — many retirees, but also high-net-worth families who work remotely or spend long seasons there — have chosen Xàbia as a primary or holiday residence.
The Xàbia client: different expectations
A bathroom renovation in Xàbia is rarely a basic maintenance job. The typical owner here has very different expectations:
- Higher budgets: 15,000-25,000€ for a main bathroom renovation in a luxury villa is not unusual.
- First-line materials: the Xàbia client knows brands like Duravit, Grohe, Villeroy & Boch, Hansgrohe, Geberit. Many arrive with Italian or German catalogues.
- Integrated design: often there is an interior designer who defines the bathroom concept; the renovation company executes a pre-defined design.
- Communication in English or German: many owners do not speak Spanish. This is a requirement, not an optional extra.
Premium materials most requested by Xàbia clients
Ceramics and stone: large-format porcelain 120x240 or 160x320 cm (Fiandre, Florim, Rex, Iris Ceramica), natural stone (Carrara marble, Navona travertine), Bateig stone.
Sanitaryware: Duravit (most requested at the high end), Villeroy & Boch Antao, Geberit ONE. Bidet toilet combinations (Toto Washlet, Geberit AquaClean) very popular with northern European and Japanese clients.
Taps: Hansgrohe Axor, Grohe Allure Brilliant, Vola (popular with Scandinavian clients), Zucchetti, Fantini. Wall-mounted (in-wall) tap installation preferred over deck-mounted.
Freestanding bathtubs: Duravit Cape Cod, Laufen Sonar, Victoria & Albert (very popular with British clients), Kaldewei (German clients).
Prices in Xàbia: the highest reference on the Costa Blanca Norte
Indicative prices Xàbia (2026)
| Type of project | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Standard bathroom renovation 6-8 m² (mid-range materials) | 6,000-10,000€ |
| High-end renovation 8-12 m² | 10,000-18,000€ |
| Luxury renovation 12-25 m² (villa, premium materials) | 18,000-35,000€ |
| Bathtub to shower conversion with design | 4,000-8,000€ |
| New bathroom creation from scratch (12-20 m²) | 20,000-40,000€ |
Working with international clients
Practical points for renovation in Xàbia:
- Languages: English is essential, German is a significant advantage.
- Documentation: provide the quote in English (and German if possible) with detailed line items and materials specified by name and reference.
- Remote management: foreign owners are used to managing works remotely and expect a clear tracking system.
- Payments: some owners prefer paying from non-Spanish European accounts.
Frequently asked questions about bathroom renovation in Xàbia/Jávea
How much does it cost to renovate a villa bathroom in Xàbia? A high-end main bathroom (10-20 m², premium materials): 15,000-30,000€. Standard villa bathroom: 8,000-14,000€. Quality apartment: 6,000-10,000€.
Do renovation companies in Xàbia speak English? The better-quality ones do. Verify this before signing a contract.
How long does a renovation take in Xàbia? Standard renovation: 10-15 working days. High-end renovation with imported materials can take 3-6 weeks due to material delivery times.
Which sanitary ware brands are most requested in Xàbia? Duravit, Villeroy & Boch and Geberit for sanitary ware. Hansgrohe and Grohe for taps. In the top segment: Vola, Zucchetti and Fantini.
Have a villa or apartment in Xàbia/Jávea to renovate? Contact Reformarte for a personalised quote or use our renovation calculator.
