Buying houses/villas and townhouses in Pilar de la Horadada and Torre de la Horadada is financially smart.

Pilar de la Horadada and Torre de la Horadada are closely related places. Pilar de la Horadada is an inland town in the south of the Alicante province near Murcia. The town is located 3 km from the coast, about 1 hour from Alicante airport and is the administrative center of the municipality, while Torre de la Horadada is the coastal town belonging to the same municipality.

In Pilar de la Horadada you will find most public services, schools, health services, banks and local shops. It is a traditional Spanish small town with a local population that lives all year round, not just seasonally like many coastal towns. The town has a weekly market, several large supermarkets and a number of restaurants and tapas bars. And when talking about Pilar de la Horadada, you must not forget the large sports centre in the town. In both Pilar de la Horadada and Torre de la Horadada, the price level of villas/houses and townhouses is more affordable than closer to Alicante city and the north of the province, so you can get more for your money in this area in the south of the Alicante province.

The sports center in Pilar de la Horadada.

Pilar de la Horadada has an impressive sports centre offering a wide range of facilities and activities for both residents and visitors. This modern facility is designed to cater for a variety of sporting interests and promote an active lifestyle within the local community.

Outdoor areas: Two full-size football pitches, one of which is surrounded by a well-maintained running track, and several smaller pitches for five-a-side football, tennis and paddle courts, basketball and hockey courts, a skate park for skateboard enthusiasts, a 12-meter high climbing wall for climbing enthusiasts.

Indoor facilities: A large, heated indoor swimming pool used for both recreational swimming and various water activities, a sports hall offering a variety of fitness classes, including martial arts such as judo and jujitsu, as well as various forms of aerobics such as zumba, step and pilates.

In addition to these facilities, the centre offers professional guidance from qualified instructors for many of the activities. For those who want to relax after their workout, there is a pleasant café on site serving a selection of snacks, tapas and both hot and cold drinks. pilardelahoradada.org

Torre de la Horadada is the coastal town and tourist town that belongs to Pilar de la Horadada. This is a more touristy part of the area just 5 minutes by car from the municipal center, and known for its beautiful beaches, promenade and marina. There are beautiful villas/houses and townhouses in rows near the beaches. In several places, wide streets have been built between the residential areas. The real positive thing is that the price level for both houses and townhouses is more affordable than closer to Alicante city, so here you can get a lot of housing for your money. There is a lot of construction going on in both Pilar de la Horadada and Torre de la Horadada. The price level is also somewhat lower for restaurants and bars.

The name "Torre" comes from the 16th century watchtower that was built to protect the coast from pirates. This tower is now one of the most famous landmarks in the area. Torre de la Horadada has several beautiful sandy beaches, such as Playa de las Higuericas , Playa del Conde and El Mojón a little further away , as well as nice bathing coves. The area has a lively atmosphere, with restaurants, bars and chiringuitos (beach bars) that attract both Spaniards and foreign visitors. If you like to live close to the beach and enjoy a more holiday-like atmosphere, Torre de la Horadada is the perfect area. In fact, many people choose to live in Pilar de la Horadada and make the short trip to Torre de la Horadada for beach life and leisure, as it only takes 5 minutes by car or 10-15 minutes by bike between the two places.

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