--- title: "Flat / apartment in Centro Histórico - Plaza España, Cádiz — Cádiz" url: https://relocateiq.live/spain/cadiz/el-mentidero/property/sale/111415680-flat-apartment-in-centro-historico-plaza-espana-cadiz description: "2-bed property in El Mentidero, Cádiz — €230,000 to buy, 85m². District guide & costs · +3.8% price growth. RelocateIQ." lang: en --- View on Idealista ↗: https://www.idealista.com/inmueble/111415680/ For sale # 2-bed apartment in El Mentidero, Cádiz — €230,000 Flat / apartment in Centro Histórico - Plaza España, Cádiz 2 beds 1 baths 85 m² Lift Looking to rent in El Mentidero instead? View district → (https://relocateiq.live/spain/cadiz/el-mentidero) - El Mentidero, Cádiz - Rent ~€913/mo - +3.8% growth · 3.7–5.3% yield - low expat community · Walkability 8/10 Your personalised cost comparison will appear here The neighbourhood ## What El Mentidero is actually like El Mentidero has a low expat density by Cádiz standards. The international residents who do settle here tend to be long-term European professionals — primarily British, German, and Dutch nationals — drawn by the residential calm and proximity to the city centre rather than any established expat enclave. There is no dominant nationality cluster. Expats typically connect at street-level cafés rather than dedicated international bars; El Relio | Bar y Tapas is the most consistently mentioned meeting point among foreign residents. With 27 English-language services operating in the district, practical day-to-day life is manageable without fluent Spanish, though integration into the local community moves faster with it (RelocateIQ local data, April 2026). The majority of residents are middle-income local families and retirees who have lived in the area for decades. The housing stock — older apartment buildings, many requiring modernisation — suits long-term owners rather than transient renters. The social atmosphere is quiet and neighbourhood-oriented. This is not a district where expats and locals occupy separate social worlds; the low international density means foreign residents integrate into existing community rhythms or remain largely self-contained. El Mentidero is not a short-let district. Its residential character, low tourist footfall relative to the old town's seafront edges, and tenant profile of local families and long-term professionals make it poorly suited to holiday rental strategies. Long-term furnished rentals dominate the active market. Furnished apartments command a consistent premium over unfurnished equivalents: for a two-bedroom, the furnished range of €1,100–€1,500/month compares to €1,000–€1,400/month unfurnished (Fotocasa, April 2026). Seasonal demand is present but not extreme — summer months see increased enquiry, but the district does not experience the sharp vacancy cliffs that affect more tourist-oriented areas in winter. Best for - ✓ Local professionals - ✓ Retirees - ✓ Small families Not for - × Nightlife seekers - × Luxury buyers - × Short-let investors Walkability 8.0/10 Transit 7.0/10 Safety 8.0/10 Family 7.0/10 Nightlife 5.0/10 Green space 6.0/10 Value 8.0/10 Cost of life ## What life actually costs in Cádiz Monthly estimates · compared to London Eating Out €180 vs £400 in London −55% Groceries €180 vs £340 in London −47% Transport €40 vs £180 in London −78% Utilities €120 vs £205 in London −41% Internet €35 vs £50 in London −30% Gym €40 vs £70 in London −43% Morning coffee €1.02 per cup · vs London price −54% Draught beer €1.70 per pint · vs London price −54% Figures are city-level monthly estimates. Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index 2024, updated quarterly. Getting around ## How connected is El Mentidero? Playa de la Victoria, Cádiz Jerez Airport 🚌 228 min transit 🚗 49 min drive Plaza de San Juan de Dios, Cádiz 🚶 9 min walk 🚌 9 min transit 🚗 10 min drive Cádiz Train Station 🚶 13 min walk 🚌 13 min transit 🚗 10 min drive Nearest metro: Ciudad Expo · 93573m €230,000 ⚠ Approximate Open in Maps ↗ (https://maps.google.com/?q=36.530773,-6.2927841) Market intelligence ## The El Mentidero property market Price growth · last 12 months +3.8% Gross rental yield 3.7–5.3% 2026 forecast +3.0% 📅 Market data last verified: 14 September 2026 🗺️ Full neighbourhood guide Schools · cafés · expat life · what it's really like › https://relocateiq.live/spain/cadiz/el-mentidero Balanced Week of 2026-09-14 ### Buy Balanced Active listings 38 Median price €272,500 €2,921/m² Avg days on market 96 Weeks of supply — ### Rent Monitoring Active listings 8 Median price €800 /month Avg days on market — Weeks of supply — District intelligence · RelocateIQ Run the numbers ## Calculators for your situation PRACTICALITIES ## What buying here actually involves Year built Not disclosed Catastral ref Not disclosed IBI estimate €400–900/yr typical — confirm with agent Community fees ~€40–120/mo typical — confirm with agent Looking to rent in El Mentidero instead? 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