A Short History of Pilar de la Horadada

The attractive little town of Pilar de la Horadada is named after an ancient watchtower which was originally used to warn local inhabitants of pirate attacks many centuries ago. It was probably originally inhabited by the Iberians and was later settled by Romans, Moors and eventually reconquered by Christians. Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost town in Alicante and the Costa Blanca, to the south is the Murcia region and the area known as the Costa Calida. After the Christian reconquest it marked the border between the Kingdoms of Aragon and Castile and it eventually ained its independence from the town of Orihuela in 1986. Pilar is well known as an agricultural area and grows much produce including lettuces, broccoli and celery, other products include melons, oranges and lemons, for this is citrus growing territory, it also grows numerous flower species. The nearby Rio Seco is an important protected area with some rare species of flora and fauna, in particular orchids and a species of dwarf palm tree. In recent years Pilar de la Horadada has become more developed with an increase in demand for holiday homes and properties for relocation, and the town now has a large expat community, with many Brits and North Europeans choosing to settle here permanently. Pilar has a popular beach area where many visitors enjoy the fine local weather especially during the hot summer months, it attracts both Spanish and International visitors.

Los Alcazares Villa Torre Pacheco

Property in Los Alcazares - Splendid detached 3 bedroom villa for sale near to Los Alcazares and Torre Pacheco on the Mar Menor Golf Resort in the Murcia region of the Costa Calida, Spain. Beautiful detached property with a private swimming pool and quiet secluded south-facing garden. Available to buy direct from the owner this fine Los Alcazares property has 3 bedrooms and is fully air-conditioned, the beaches of Los Alcazares and the Mar Menor are just a short drive away and the resort has a 9 hole golf course, hotel and social club. The area enjoys a superb climate, ideal for golfing all year round. The price for this Torre Pacheco property is 320,000 euros.

Property in Murcia – Santiago de la Ribera

Perfect opportunity to buy a terraced villa within walking distance of the Mar Menor beaches and sea in the lovely little Murcian town of Santiago de la Ribera on the Costa Calida coastline of south-eastern Spain. The property offered has 2 bedrooms, one bathroom, living room, independent kitchen / dining room, garden, patio areas, and off-road parking. Santiago de la Ribera is located between San Pedro del Pinatar and San Javier on the popular Mar Menor coastline, where warm waters lap shallow safe beaches, and the climate is amongst the best in Spain. Santiago de la Ribera is a charming little coastal town which is popular with both spanish and international tourists, Santiago de la Ribera is handy for the airport at San Javier, and for local golf course such as the Roda Golf Resort. The asking price for this super property is 190,000 euros.

Townhouse in Torre Pacheco Murcia

Super 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhouse for sale in Torre Pacheco Murcia, near to the resort of Los Alcazares on the Costa Calida coastline of Spain. Just a short drive from the beaches of the Mar Menor, this fine townhouse is also close to local golf courses, with the Mar Menor Golf Resort just a couple of minutes drive away. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge / dining room, kitchen, solarium, white goods, garden, use of communal pool, tennis courts etc. The asking price for this property in Torre Pacheco is 150,000 euros. Torre Pacheco can be easily reached from the AP-7 motorway and is within easy driving distance of San Javier (Murcia) airport. Map of Torre Pacheco.