Quick answer: Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost municipality on Costa Blanca South, on the border with Murcia. It offers Blue Flag beaches, genuine Spanish local life, active new-build and prices 10–20% below comparable zones in Orihuela Costa. Murcia-Corvera airport is 30 minutes away; Alicante-Elche around 55 minutes.

Price comparison: Pilar de la Horadada vs Orihuela Costa

Factor	Pilar de la Horadada	Orihuela Costa
Average price per m²	€1,500–€2,400	€2,700–€3,000
Price gap	Base	+10 to +20%
Nearest airport	Murcia-Corvera (30 min)	Alicante-Elche (40–45 min)
Blue Flag beaches	Yes	Yes
Active new-build	Yes	Yes
Annual price growth 2024–2026	5–8%	8–10%

Property prices in 2026

Type	Coastal zone	Inland / golf
1-bed apartment (resale)	€75,000–€130,000	€62,500–€100,000
2-bed apartment (resale)	€110,000–€220,000	€85,000–€150,000
2-bed bungalow with garden	€150,000–€260,000	€120,000–€200,000
Detached villa with pool	€280,000–€600,000	€220,000–€450,000
New-build 2-bed	From €180,000	From €160,000

Key areas within the municipality

Torre de la Horadada — the main coastal nucleus. Former fishing village with marina, seafront promenade, Blue Flag beach. Quieter than Orihuela Costa urbanisations. Price: €1,800–€2,400/m².

Mil Palmeras — urbanisation between Torre and Pilar centre, known for its palm grove and the beaches of Mil Palmeras and Cala del Charco. Less commercial, more residential. Active new-build 200–600 metres from the beach. Price: €1,700–€2,300/m².

El Mojón — on the Murcia border. Most affordable area of the municipality, with direct beach access. Lower entry price. Price: €1,500–€2,000/m².

Lo Romero Golf — inland golf urbanisation. Bungalows and villas around the Lo Romero golf course. Quiet, with pool and restaurant. Price: €1,600–€2,200/m².

Campoverde / Pinar de Campoverde — inland residential, 5–8 km from the coast. Space and privacy at lower price per m². Price: €1,400–€1,900/m².

Buying costs in 2026

For resale property in Pilar de la Horadada (Valencian Community): ITP at 9% (from June 2026) plus notary, registry and admin — total approximately 10–11% over the purchase price. For new-build: VAT 10% + AJD 1.5% — approximately 12–13%.

For the full cost breakdown, see our guide on the true cost of buying property in Spain.

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This article is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified Spanish lawyer before making any purchase decision.

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