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Aerial view of the coast near Pilar de la Horadada: a palm-lined promenade along the rocky shore and a marina

The area

Things to do in and around Pilar de la Horadada

A genuine Spanish town, eleven beaches within fifteen minutes, the salt lakes of the Mar Menor and four cities within an hour. This is your base.

Where is Pilar de la Horadada?

Pilar de la Horadada is at the very south of the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante. It is the last town of the Valencia region: just beyond it begins the Murcia region, with the Mar Menor and the San Pedro del Pinatar salt pans.

That gives you two coasts within easy reach: the Mediterranean with its sandy beaches and coves, and the calm Mar Menor lagoon. Murcia airport is about 40 minutes away, Alicante airport about an hour.

Map of the area around Penthouse PilarSchematic map of the southern Costa Blanca showing Penthouse Pilar in Pilar de la Horadada, the Mar Menor, the towns of Torrevieja, Orihuela, Murcia, Cartagena, Elche and Alicante and the airports of Murcia (RMU) and Alicante (ALC), with driving times.Mediterranean SeaMar MenorPROVINCE OF ALICANTEREGION OF MURCIATorre de la HoradadaSan Pedro del PinatarTorrevieja± 25 minOrihuela± 40 minMurcia± 50 minCartagena± 35 minCabo de Palos± 45 minElche± 50 minAlicante± 65 minSanta PolaRMUairport · ± 40 minALCairport · ± 60 minPenthouse PilarPilar de la Horadada10 kmN
Approximate driving times. Map data: Natural Earth.

A day here

What a day could look like

Dining table for six on the roof terrace, with the lounge corner under the pergola behind it
Morning

Breakfast on the roof terrace

Coffee in the morning sun, then a walk to the bakery or, on Fridays, to the market in town.

Aerial view of the long Las Higuericas beach with its dunes and wooden boardwalk
Afternoon

To the sea

In fifteen minutes you cycle to Las Higuericas or the calm cove by the Torre de la Horadada marina.

Sunset over the Mar Menor seen from La Manga
Evening

Sunset and tapas

The sun sets over the Mar Menor. Then tapas on a terrace in town or on the Lo Pagán seafront.

Explore

Where would you like to go?

Aerial view of the long Las Higuericas beach with its dunes and wooden boardwalk

Beaches

Eleven beaches and coves, six with a Blue Flag, 8 to 10 minutes away.

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The 16th-century watchtower of Torre de la Horadada above El Conde beach

Pilar de la Horadada

The town, its markets, fiestas and the watchtower of Torre de la Horadada.

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Flamingos in the salt pans of San Pedro del Pinatar at sunset

Las Salinas de San Pedro

Salt pans, flamingos and the Lo Pagán mud baths.

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Small boats on the calm water of the Mar Menor

Mar Menor

Shallow, warm salt water behind La Manga: great with children.

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The pink salt lake of Torrevieja with salt crusts on the shore

Torrevieja

The pink salt lake, a submarine museum and a long seafront.

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The Roman Theatre of Cartagena with its seating and stage

Day trips

Cartagena, Murcia, Alicante, Elche, Orihuela and Cabo de Palos, with routes.

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Private roof terrace of Penthouse Pilar with a lounge set, sunbeds on artificial grass and a dining table in the sun

Weather and best time to visit

Some 2,600 hours of sunshine a year. Month by month: temperature, sea and rain.

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Long pool with water spouts and tropical plants

With children

Calm beaches, flamingos, animal parks and water fun.

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Fairway with palm trees and a golf buggy at La Marquesa golf course (Rojales)

Golf

Lo Romero and its island green around the corner, and five more courses 15 to 22 minutes away.

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The two free city bikes of Penthouse Pilar in the garden by the gate

Cycling

Take the free bikes to the beach, the salt pans and the market.

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From the penthouse

Distances and travel times

  • Town centre and church squareshops, bakeries, restaurants, Friday market± 700 m10 min walk
  • Torre de la Horadada beachesLas Villas, Higuericas, El Conde, Jesuitas± 4 km8–10 min by car · ± 15 min by bike
  • Mil Palmeras beach± 7 km± 11 min by car · ± 25 min by bike
  • Las Salinas de San Pedrosalt flats, flamingos, mud baths± 6 km± 7 min by car · ± 20 min by bike
  • Mar Menor (Lo Pagán)shallow saltwater lagoon± 8 km± 10 min by car
  • Lo Romero Golf18 holes± 4 km± 6 min by car
  • Torreviejapink salt lake, seafront± 24 km± 25 min by car
  • Orihuelacathedral, old town± 34 km± 40 min by car
  • CartagenaRoman theatre, harbour± 42 km± 35 min by car
  • Cabo de Paloslighthouse, Calblanque± 49 km± 45 min by car
  • Murcia (city)cathedral, old town± 56 km± 50 min by car
  • Elchepalm groves (UNESCO)± 64 km± 50 min by car
  • Alicante (city)Santa Bárbara castle, seafront± 86 km± 65 min by car
  • Murcia airport (RMU)Región de Murcia International, Corvera± 41 km± 40 min by car
  • Alicante airport (ALC)Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández± 78 km55–60 min by car

Distances and travel times are estimates, measured by road from the penthouse. Expect more traffic in summer.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pilar de la Horadada in Murcia?
No. Pilar de la Horadada belongs to the province of Alicante in the Comunitat Valenciana, although the Murcia region begins right next to the town.
Do I need a car?
Not necessarily. The town centre is a ten-minute walk away and the free bikes get you to the sea in fifteen minutes. For day trips to Cartagena, Murcia or Alicante a car is handy.
When is the best time to visit?
For the beach, June to September plus late May and October. For cycling, walking, golf and city trips, spring and autumn are ideal. See weather and best time to visit.
Can you swim in the pink lake at Torrevieja?
No, swimming in the Torrevieja salt lakes is prohibited. You can admire the lake from the shore. Read more on Torrevieja.
Where are the mud baths?
By the Molino de Quintín in Lo Pagán (San Pedro del Pinatar), about 8 kilometres away. See Las Salinas.

Your base on the Costa Blanca

After a day out, the roof terrace is waiting. See when the penthouse is available.

Availability & price
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