Two things surprise new owners on this coast: how quickly a pool goes green in July, and how fast a garden dies without irrigation in August. Both are cheap to keep on top of and expensive to fix after a neglected summer.
What it costs
- Private pool maintenance (weekly, summer)
- €80–€140 per month
- Winter pool service (fortnightly)
- €50–€80 per month
- Gardener (half day)
- €60–€90
- Community pool share (in your comunidad fee)
- Usually included
- Irrigation system install
- From €500 for a small garden
How to choose
- Ask what the price includes: chemicals, filter cleaning, pump checks and net skimming should all be itemised.
- Weekly service is the minimum from June to September; fortnightly is fine November to March.
- For holiday-let owners, agree a same-week response clause for green water — it's a guest-refund issue otherwise.
- Drip irrigation on a timer costs less than replacing dead plants twice.
Will they speak English?
This is a well-served niche for foreign owners; most operators quote and invoice in English.
FAQ
- How much is pool maintenance in Spain?
- Around €80–€140 a month for weekly summer service on a private pool, dropping to €50–€80 for fortnightly winter cover.
- How often does a pool need servicing in summer?
- Weekly, minimum. In July and August water temperature and use mean a fortnight is enough for algae to take hold.