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The hostel is located 500 meters from the Camilo Cano Sports City in La Nucía, a complex with great potential currently developing an ambitious project to become one of the best sports centers in Europe. The sports city has been awarded as the best sports city in Europe for two consecutive years.
Currently, a large hotel aimed at high-performance athletes is under construction, composed of three towers:
- A tower managed by tennis player David Ferrer, dedicated to high performance.
- A second tower specialized in managing and accommodating high-performance cyclists.
- A third tower intended for conventional hotel operations.
The sports complex attracts a large influx of teams and athletes from multiple disciplines. It has agreements with First Division football teams and hosts international competitions in martial arts, rhythmic gymnastics, and numerous national and international sporting events.
The multiple events held in La Nucía generate a demand for thousands of overnight stays each month. Currently, the existing accommodation offer in the municipality fails to cover more than 20% of this demand.
Additionally, the La Serreta Partial Plan is in the development and construction phase, with an investment of over 56 million euros, which includes the creation of:
- More than 3,000 residential homes.
- A large commercial area with the establishment of franchises such as:
- Consum
- Aldi
- Burger King
- Popeyes
- TEDi
- Sprinter
- Pepco
- JYSK
- Along with existing ones, such as Mercadona and Lidl.
The project also includes:
- A complex of apartments for athletes.
- A sports university.
- A public school.
- A second high school.
- A third sports hall.
- A second hotel.
- A wave pool.
- Soccer Center.
- A third stadium.
- A residence for athletes.
And much more.
All this reinforces the growth of La Nucía as a sports, residential, and commercial benchmark, thus significantly increasing the demand for accommodation and services in the area.
Establishment Features
The hostel has an approximate built area of 1,300 m² and has been specifically designed to offer quality accommodation at affordable prices for athletes, teams, and companions visiting the area for training camps, competitions, and other sporting events.
Throughout its history, the establishment has established collaboration agreements with sports clubs and federations from all over Spain, as well as with organizers of sports events in various disciplines, including football, wrestling, martial arts, paddle tennis, rhythmic gymnastics, cycling, and many others.
It also regularly hosts amateur football teams and non-professional categories participating in reference tournaments like the Costa Blanca Cup and other competitions held in the area.
The establishment complies with all current regulations required for the development of its activity and has the corresponding administrative authorizations and operating licenses.
Distribution and Equipment
The hostel has:
- 25 rooms, all with private bathrooms.
- Reception.
- Administrative offices.
- Room/classroom for technical meetings, training, and group activities.
- Elevator.
- More than 300 m² of common areas distributed in different spaces:
- Kitchen-dining area.
- Lounge and relaxation area.
- Work and study spaces.
- Leisure area equipped with sofas, television, and entertainment.
All rooms feature:
- Air conditioning.
- Heating.
- High-speed WiFi connection.
- Private bathroom with shower screen.
Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
One of the main added values of the establishment is its commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability, which significantly reduces operating costs.
Among the facilities and systems implemented are:
- High-efficiency aerothermal system.
- Low-consumption climate control equipment in all rooms.
- Energy-saving systems designed to optimize the operational performance of the building.
- Photovoltaic installation on the roof with a power of 35 kW, expandable to 70 kW, which offers significant potential for reducing energy costs and improving the environmental sustainability of the business.
These features make the establishment a modern, efficient infrastructure, specially adapted to the needs of sports tourism, a constantly growing segment in La Nucía and its surroundings.
Current Business Status and Growth Potential
The hostel was completely renovated and upgraded in 2022, incorporating improvements to facilities, comfort, energy efficiency, and adaptation to the specific needs of sports tourism.
Recognition and Online Reputation
The establishment has been recognized by Booking.com with the Traveller Review Awards for three consecutive years:
- Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2023: 8.4/10
- Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2024: 8.4/10
- Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2025: 8.4/10
Thanks to these evaluations, the hostel currently ranks as one of the highest-rated accommodations in La Nucía within its segment, competing with well-established hotels in the area for online reputation.
The average score of 8.4 out of 10, consistently maintained over the years, reflects a high degree of customer satisfaction and constitutes an important commercial asset for the operation of the business.
Institutional Support and Favorable Environment
The La Nucía Town Hall has a special interest in promoting the existence of accommodations adapted to sports tourism, given the intense activity taking place year-round at the Camilo Cano Sports City.
The consolidation of La Nucía as an international sports benchmark, recognized for two consecutive years as one of the main sports cities in Europe, continues to drive the arrival of athletes, teams, federations, and visitors, generating a growing demand for accommodation.
Current Operational Indicators
Operational Data
- Current EBITDA: €100,000
- ADR (Average Daily Rate): €87.61
- TRevPOR (Total Revenue per Occupied Room): €91.53
- Average occupancy 2024-2025: 26.13%
Growth Projection
Growth forecasts rely on the expansion of sports activity, urban development in the municipality, infrastructure expansion, and the scarcity of existing accommodation supply.
| YearAverage Occupancy (%)EBITDA (€) |
| 2024 | 27.15% | €93,520 |
| 2025 | 23.89% | €99,657 |
| 2026 | 35% | €117,627 |
| 2027 | 40% | €126,247 |
| 2028 | 45% | €134,562 |
| 2029 | 55% | €153,494 |
| 2030 | 65% | €187,660 |
Investment Opportunity
The combination of a strategic location next to the Camilo Cano Sports City, a solid reputation on booking platforms, an optimized cost structure due to investments in energy efficiency, and a market with a growing demand for sports accommodation place the establishment in a privileged position to significantly increase its profitability in the coming years.
Forecasts show a positive evolution in terms of occupancy and EBITDA generation, supported by the structural growth currently experienced by La Nucía as a sports, residential, and tourist destination.