Cádiz, Spain: history, sea and real estate opportunities
The main mission of RECC is to provide the best real estate investment opportunities to users around the world, by reducing operational barriers and through the advantages of decentralized finance.
In this sense, there is a commitment to launch properties on the market in attractive locations with real potential to generate high yields. Below we will share a review of the first property location in RECC: Cádiz, Spain.
The square meter in The first European capital reached in August 2025 an average cost of 3,037 €/m². A value that represents 24.5% more than the average in Spain and that has been growing at +4.9% year-on-year.
With an economy driven by tourism, accessible transport routes, large development projects and a favorable housing market, Cádiz offers a tangible and valuable opportunity to invest in the real estate sector. Below we break down these characteristics.
Economy and tourism: engines of the city
Cádiz, also nicknamed “La Tacita de Plata” (for its particular shape on the map), is a port city mainly recognized for its tourist appeal.
Some of the characteristics that most favor this recognition are supported by historical data:
- It is identified as the oldest city in Western Europe
- It hosted the first Spanish political constitution (year 1812, “La Pepa”)
- It was a key point of trade during the colonial era with America
Elements that, added to a maritime and beach geography, create an exceptional environment for lovers of life near the sea and history enthusiasts.
Although the services sector represents the majority of the economy of this city, there is also productive infrastructure from the naval, aeronautical, petrochemical and energy industries; which contribute to the growth of the area.
Supply and demand: a favorable tension market
With an average of 11.9 €/m² per month (historic record in August 2025, after rising +7.2% in the last year) and a very low percentage of vacant homes, the city remains among the most expensive Andalusian capitals to rent.
For the RECC investor, this translates into liquidity on exit and quick occupancy in well-located residentials.
Why so much tension?
The answer lies in the contained supply due to scarce land caused by geographical conditions. The last census already showed only 5% of vacant homes in Cádiz capital (well below the national average), which explains the speed with which any strategically offered property is absorbed, understanding the conditions of the area.
The following table summarizes asking prices per m² and their recent pulse, according to data from August 2025.
| Area / neighborhood (Cádiz capital) | Price €/m² (Aug-25) | Monthly var. | Quarterly var. | Annual var. | Historical maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cádiz (city average) | 3,037 | −0.1% | +0.2% | +3.7% | 3,039 €/m² (Jul-25) |
| Ayuntamiento – Catedral | 3,040 | +5.8% | +1.4% | −8.8% | 3,472 €/m² (Sep-24) |
| Centro Histórico – Plaza España | 2,712 | −3.5% | −4.1% | +1.3% | 2,837 €/m² (Dec-24) |
| Cortadura – Zona Franca | 4,036 | +1.5% | +1.5% | +4.0% | 4,276 €/m² (Jan-25) |
| La Caleta – La Viña | 2,988 | +1.7% | +2.5% | +1.9% | 2,988 €/m² (Aug-25) |
| La Paz – Segunda Aguada – Loreto | 2,940 | +0.3% | +6.2% | +8.1% | 2,940 €/m² (Aug-25) |
| Mentidero – Teatro Falla – Alameda | 2,818 | −3.4% | −4.4% | +6.5% | 2,952 €/m² (Jun-25) |
| Playa Sta. Mª del Mar – Playa Victoria | 3,923 | −0.6% | +5.4% | +4.0% | 3,947 €/m² (Jul-25) |
| Zona Bahía Blanca | 3,105 | n.d. | +2.4% | +19.4% | 3,105 €/m² (Aug-25) |
| San José – Varela | 3,179 | +2.9% | +4.6% | +8.2% | 3,179 €/m² (Aug-25) |
When we talk about “vacant housing” we refer to those homes that have no use or very low electricity consumption. This translates into the level of real estate supply that exists in the area, which in the case of Cádiz is low.
“Housing in Cádiz is a scarce asset”– Diario de Cádiz
According to the latest census of the National Statistics Institute (INE), in Cádiz, in 2021 there were 2,824 vacant homes registered. In 2011 there were 6,874 that fell into this category.
This represents an increase of 143% in occupation and use of homes in 10 years. A sample of the positive trend regarding demand for properties in this historic area.
Development projects that revalue the city
Another relevant factor when identifying valuable locations for real estate investments is public and private investment in urban-social development projects.
In Cádiz, multiple projects of this kind have already been approved, many of which are under construction and some will begin in 2026.
From a new regional hospital, a judicial campus, remodeling that will improve the port-city connection, the construction of a new university campus; to projects that promote sustainable mobility such as bike lanes, ecological buses and charging points for electric vehicles.
In total, it is estimated that development projects in Cádiz (city) active or imminent in 2025 add up to more than 816 million euros in investment. Those that directly impact the quality of life of its inhabitants and contribute to economic growth.
One of the most outstanding constructions is the rehabilitation of the historic Valcárcel building, an 18th-century building that had been abandoned for years. Thanks to a joint investment of more than 20 million euros between public institutions and the University of Cádiz (UCA), this property will be transformed into a new university campus.
Accessibility and security: guaranteed quality of life
It is important that the locations where we make investments have low crime rates to ensure the peace of mind of buyers.
Cádiz stands out for having a low crime rate, which even decreased by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of the previous year.
Finally, it is worth highlighting that Cádiz is excellently connected by road. The A-4/AP-4 corridor guarantees a direct connection with Seville and Madrid.
Within the isthmus, the CA-33 connects the capital with San Fernando and the Bay, which ensures smooth traffic even in high season.
In urban access, the CA-36 and the bridges of the Constitution of 1812 and Carranza offer redundancy and capacity, reducing bottlenecks. In addition, Media Distancia and Alvia trains via Seville connect with the AVE (High-Speed Train service in Spain).
Conclusion
As we have just seen, Cádiz is not only a city with great historical value but also represents an attractive location to invest in real estate. Taking into account its dynamic economy supported by tourism, the lack of housing supply and its high prices, the quality of the area’s urban infrastructure and the development projects that will contribute to its economic growth in the near future.
RECC emerges as a cutting-edge opportunity so that anyone can take advantage of the conditions of areas like Cádiz to invest in profitable real estate projects using crypto.
All that remains for you is to take the next step to put your money to work and generate the highest possible yields in this type of operation, without worrying about cumbersome legal procedures, inefficient intermediaries or complex operations.
Sources consulted
- Cadiz Editorial Staff. (2025, May 14). Criminality in Cádiz: it dropped in the first quarter of 2025 by 3.1% compared to 2024. Diario de Cádiz.
- Cadiz Editorial Staff. (2025, February 12). When is it considered in the municipality of Cádiz that a flat or a house is empty? Diario de Cádiz.
- Marqués, J. (2025, January 27). Valcárcel will finally have university use and will receive a minimum of 20 million for its rehabilitation. Diario de Cádiz.
- Galvín Serrano, M. (2023, July 1). Ten out of every one hundred dwellings are empty in the province of Cádiz. Diario de Cádiz.
- Press Office. (2025, April 25). The City Council of Cádiz definitively approves the municipal budget for 2025. Transparency Portal of the City Council of Cádiz.
- idealista. (2025, August). Evolution of the price of housing for sale in Cádiz. idealista Press Room. https://www.idealista.com/sala-de-prensa/informes-precio-vivienda/venta/andalucia/cadiz-provincia/cadiz/
- National Statistics Institute (INE). https://www.ine.es/
