- ± 270 m
- Quiet
El Mojón
The southernmost beach of the municipality, on the border with Murcia. Small and quiet, with a promenade and fishing boats. Across the border begins the salt-pan nature park.
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The area
The beaches of Pilar de la Horadada
Around five kilometres of coast with long sandy beaches, small coves and six Blue Flag beaches. An eight to ten-minute drive or a fifteen-minute bike ride from the penthouse.
From dunes to coves
The coast of Pilar de la Horadada runs from El Mojón, on the border with Murcia, to Vistamar near Mil Palmeras. The nearest stretch is Torre de la Horadada, with the long, dune-backed Las Higuericas beach, the calm beaches by the harbour and the coves of Rocamar.
By car you reach the sea in eight to ten minutes. Prefer to cycle? Take the free bikes and follow the Senda del Pilar al Mar from the town, a three-kilometre path along the rambla to Las Higuericas.
Beach by beach
All the beaches from south to north
From El Mojón on the Murcia border to Vistamar near Mil Palmeras.
- Blue Flag 2026
- ± 1 km
- Dunes
Las Higuericas
Pilar’s longest beach: almost a kilometre of pale sand backed by dunes. A wooden boardwalk with palm trees, play areas and a large car park. Accessible, with an amphibious wheelchair.
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- Families
Las Villas
A lively village beach with fine sand and clear water. On a rocky stretch children catch little crabs. The Paseo del Sardinero promenade starts here.
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- Blue Flag 2026
- ± 300 m
- Calm water
El Puerto
The beach next to the marina, sheltered and usually very calm: lovely with small children. Accessible via a ramp at the harbour, with amphibious wheelchairs.
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- Blue Flag 2026
- ± 150 m
- By the tower
El Conde
A small beach of golden sand below the 16th-century watchtower. The town calls it a magical place to watch the sunrise. Accessible.
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- ± 350 m
- Sporty
Los Jesuitas
A large cove with fine sand and a volleyball net that stays up all year. The Puntal del Gato viewpoint lies between Jesuitas and the first Rocamar cove.
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- Blue Flag 2026
- Coves
- Quiet
Calas de Rocamar
A string of small coves between ochre rocks, for those who like peace and quiet. Clear water and few facilities.
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- Snorkelling
Cala del Rincón
A rocky cove without facilities but with excellent water. Popular with snorkellers and divers.
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- Roman quarry
Playa del Río
Where the Río Seco meets the sea. From the promenade you can see the 1st–2nd-century Roman stone quarry.
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- Blue Flag 2026
- ± 500 m
- Full facilities
Mil Palmeras
A lively beach with beach bars, a children’s area and boat hire, plus a street full of restaurants. On summer evenings there is a craft market on the promenade.
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- Rock formations
Vistamar
The northernmost beach, linked to Mil Palmeras by the promenade. Along the way you pass striking rock formations.
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Next door
Dunes and the Mar Menor at San Pedro
Just across the border, in San Pedro del Pinatar, are the La Llana beaches: long stretches of sand between the dunes and the salt pans, of which Las Salinas and Torre Derribada fly the Blue Flag. They stay quiet because parking is limited.
On the inner side of the spit lies the Mar Menor, with shallow, warm water at Lo Pagán. Read more about the Mar Menor and Las Salinas.
Tips
Good to know
- In July and August the beaches get busy in the afternoon: go before ten or after five.
- By bike you are there in fifteen minutes and do not need to find a parking space.
- Beach gear is ready for you in the penthouse.
- Between 12:00 and 16:00 the summer sun is strong: find some shade and wear sun cream.
Frequently asked questions
Which beaches in Pilar de la Horadada have a Blue Flag?
In 2026 six beaches have the Blue Flag (Bandera Azul): El Conde, Las Higuericas, Los Jesuitas, Mil Palmeras, El Puerto and the Calas de Rocamar.
Which beach is closest to the penthouse?
The Torre de la Horadada beaches (Las Higuericas, Las Villas, El Puerto and El Conde) are about 4 km away: 8 to 10 minutes by car or around fifteen minutes by bike.
Which beach is best with small children?
El Puerto, next to the marina, is sheltered and usually very calm. The Mar Menor beaches at Lo Pagán also have shallow, calm water.
Is parking easy?
Outside July and August it usually is. In summer it gets busy in the afternoon, so go early or take the bikes. There is a large car park at Las Higuericas.
Are there lifeguards?
The main beaches have a lifeguard service during the summer season.
Your base on the Costa Blanca
After a day out, the roof terrace is waiting. See when the penthouse is available.