This key-ready townhouse stands in a private residential complex in Torre de la Horadada, a small coastal town at the southern edge of Alicante province. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 85 m² of living space arranged over several levels, with a south-facing front garden, a rear garden overlooking the communal pool and jacuzzi, and a private rooftop solarium with sea views. The asking price is fixed at €429,995. The nearest beach, Cala de la Lombriz, lies roughly 1.5 km away as the crow flies, and daily amenities including restaurants, a pharmacy and cafés are within a 2 km radius.
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Torre de la Horadada sits at the southernmost point of Alicante province, bordering Murcia. The town has around 2,676 residents and forms part of the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, which counts 22,967 inhabitants. The townhouse lies within a private complex close to the sea, the town centre and local schools, with the nearest beach about 1.5 km away in a direct line.
The layout serves varied household needs: a ground-floor bedroom with bathroom suits guests or single-level living, while two further bedrooms and a family bathroom sit upstairs. A private terrace and a rooftop solarium with sea views provide outdoor space on two levels. Underfloor heating in the living room and bathrooms, air conditioning and electric shutters throughout add practical comfort.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1970 and is now key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Buyers should factor in the age of the building when assessing maintenance and installation standards. No delivery date applies, as the property is finished and available; any refurbishment would be at the buyer's initiative.
The property has 85 m² of living area, which is modest for a three-bedroom townhouse, and offers street parking only, with no private garage or dedicated parking space included. There is no mention of a storage room. The building dates from 1970, so construction standards differ from current new-build regulations. These points follow directly from the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a holiday home with low management burden benefits from the communal pool and jacuzzi being maintained collectively, while the rooftop solarium offers private outdoor space without garden-scale upkeep. Retirees or buyers planning longer stays later in life may value the ground-floor bedroom and bathroom, which allow single-level living for extended periods, with the upper floor kept for family visits. Households with children have schools nearby, as the setting is described as close to schools, and the flat terrain makes the short route to the beach walkable. Buyers who prioritise sea views without paying for a frontline villa will note that the solarium provides them at townhouse cost. Investors assessing rental potential can point to the swimming season of five months (water at or above 20 °C), the walking distance to beaches and the range of local restaurants. The property suits less well those needing generous interior space: 85 m² across three bedrooms is compact, and there is no private garage. Buyers wanting a modern new-build finish will also need to weigh a 1970 construction date against the listed extras such as underfloor heating and electric shutters, which suggest partial modernisation has taken place.
The listing points to a contemporary interior with several comfort upgrades. Underfloor heating is installed in the living room and both bathrooms, a feature usually added during renovation rather than in original 1970 construction, indicating that at least parts of the house have been modernised. Electric shutters throughout the property provide shading and insulation control, and air conditioning units are present for cooling in the warmer months, when average monthly temperatures reach up to 26 °C. The interior layout spans multiple levels: a ground-floor living area with one bedroom and bathroom, an upper floor with two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a private terrace, and a rooftop solarium with sea views. External features include a south-facing front garden and a rear garden oriented towards the communal pool and jacuzzi. Given the 1970 construction date, buyers are advised to verify technical details during the due-diligence process: the state of the electrical installation, plumbing, roof waterproofing (particularly relevant for a rooftop solarium) and window glazing are the usual checkpoints for properties of this age. The listing does not specify kitchen appliance brands, glazing type or insulation values, so these should be confirmed on viewing. Overall, the documented finishing level, underfloor heating, electric shutters, air conditioning, contemporary category, is above the baseline for unmodernised stock of this period, while a full technical survey remains standard practice.
The asking price is fixed at €429,995 for this existing, key-ready townhouse; it is not a from-price within a variable price list. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 85 m² of living space, plus garden, terrace and rooftop solarium. Within Torre de la Horadada, comparable new-build townhouse projects start from roughly €334,000 (Marquesado de Molins) and €365,000 (Vivalife Beach), rising to from €492,000 at Porto Marina Plaza. Against those benchmarks, this property sits in the upper-middle segment of the local market, reflecting its sea-view solarium and communal pool setting rather than new-build construction. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in this townhouse revolves around its layered layout and its position within a small private complex. Mornings can start in the south-facing front garden, which receives sun through much of the day, while the rear garden looks directly onto the communal swimming pool and jacuzzi, placing outdoor relaxation within a few steps of the back door. The rooftop solarium, furnished according to the listing photos with dining and seating areas, adds a third outdoor level with sea views, extending usable living space well beyond the 85 m² interior. Inside, the ground floor combines a living room with underfloor heating, one bedroom and a bathroom, an arrangement that works for guests, older residents or periods when stairs are inconvenient. The upper floor carries two further bedrooms and a family bathroom, along with a private terrace. Electric shutters throughout the house and air conditioning support year-round comfort across the temperature range of 11–26 °C that the area averages monthly. The wider rhythm of the town is quiet and small-scale. With roughly 2,676 residents, Torre de la Horadada retains a village character, yet 13 restaurants, four cafés and a pharmacy lie within 2 km, so everyday errands are short. The nearest beach is about 1.5 km away in a direct line over flat terrain (a gradient of 0.4 per cent), making walking and cycling to the coast realistic. Larger urban services, hospitals, major retail, cultural facilities, require trips to Pilar de la Horadada, Murcia or Cartagena, both about 36 km away as the crow flies.
Torre de la Horadada forms the coastal part of the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, at the southern tip of Alicante province on the border with Murcia. The town's name derives from its 16th-century watchtower and the perforated rock formations on which it stands. Life here is shaped by the sea: the nearest beach, Cala de la Lombriz, lies about 1.5 km away as the crow flies, with Playa del Mojón at 2.4 km and the coves of Campoamor at 3.5 km. Daily amenities are concentrated within walking or short driving distance: 13 restaurants, four cafés and a pharmacy within 2 km. Three marinas, Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero (4.0 km), C.N. Villa de San Pedro (5.0 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Lo Pagán (5.7 km), serve boating and waterfront leisure. Sports facilities include the Rocódromo Municipal climbing centre at 1.3 km, Pinatar Arena at 2.7 km and Sport Center Montepiedra at 3.8 km, while a public swimming pool sits 1.2 km away. The area is flat, at 13 m elevation with a 0.4 per cent gradient to the beach, which supports walking and cycling. Public transport comprises 16 lines with 46 stops in the area, giving some car-free mobility, though most residents rely on a car for regional trips. The town's small population means the atmosphere stays calm outside the summer months, with 32 local public holidays per year marking the calendar.
The map shows the property's position within Torre de la Horadada, near the southern border of Alicante province. Note that beach, marina and golf distances are straight-line measurements; actual road routes are somewhat longer. The cluster of amenities within 2 km illustrates the walkable scale of this small coastal town.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torre de la Horadada occupies the southernmost coastal position in Alicante province, directly on the border with Murcia. This location places it at the transition between the Costa Blanca and the Mar Menor region, within reach of both provinces' facilities. Murcia (462,979 inhabitants) and Cartagena (218,943 inhabitants) are each about 36 km away in a straight line, while Elche (234,765 inhabitants) lies 44 km distant. The town itself is small, part of the 22,967-resident municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, which keeps the local pace quiet while regional cities remain reachable within an hour by car. For buyers comparing coastal areas, this positions the property at the affordable, low-density end of the Alicante coastline, close to the Orihuela Costa golf belt.
Accessibility is a mixed picture that favers local convenience over regional proximity. By car, Murcia and Cartagena are both about 36 km away in a direct line (actual road distances are longer), and Elche lies 44 km away as the crow flies, placing regional cities, hospitals and major shopping within roughly 40–60 minutes' driving. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is approximately 50 km in a straight line, the most practical airport for international travel; Valencia (about 182 km) and Málaga (about 356 km) are far alternatives. Locally, the flat terrain and the short 1.5 km distance to Cala de la Lombriz make the beach reachable on foot or by bicycle. Golfers have three courses within a 7 km radius: Club de Golf Las Ramblas de Orihuela (6.0 km), Lo Romero (6.1 km) and Real Club de Golf Campoamor (7.1 km). Electric-vehicle owners will find charging points at Eranovum (5.2 km) and Iberdrola stations (5.4 km and 5.9 km). Within the town, 16 public transport lines and 46 stops provide basic connectivity, though the pattern is oriented to local routes rather than long-distance links.
| Beach Distance | 1.5 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 50 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 182 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates a typical Mediterranean coastal profile. Average monthly temperatures range from 11 °C in the coolest months to 26 °C in summer, with an annual average of 19.1 °C. The swimming season lasts five months, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, roughly May through October, which supports both beach use and the practical value of the communal pool and the rooftop solarium. The town sits at 13 m above sea level, and the route to the beach has a gradient of just 0.4 per cent, meaning the terrain is effectively flat throughout the built-up area. For residents, this translates into easy walking conditions, no climb between home and the coast, and straightforward cycling to nearby amenities. Nature interest nearby includes the Observatorio de Aves bird observatory at 3.2 km, reflecting the wetland and coastal habitats of the neighboring Mar Menor and salt-flat areas. The perforated rock formations that gave the town its name remain visible along the coastline. Sunshine hours support outdoor use of the terraces and gardens for most of the year, with the south-facing front garden capturing daylight through the shorter winter days.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The immediate coastline offers variety within a short radius. Cala de la Lombriz, the nearest beach at 1.5 km as the crow flies, is a small cove typical of this rocky stretch of shore. Playa del Mojón follows at 2.4 km, and the Barranco Rubio cove near Campoamor lies 3.5 km away, giving residents a choice between sheltered coves and broader sand beaches within a few minutes' drive. Waterfront recreation extends beyond swimming. Three marinas operate within 6 km: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero (4.0 km), C.N. Villa de San Pedro (5.0 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Lo Pagán (5.7 km), covering moorings, waterfront dining and water sports. For structured sport, the Rocódromo Municipal climbing facility is 1.3 km away, Pinatar Arena, known for football training camps, at 2.7 km, and Sport Center Montepiedra at 3.8 km. A public swimming pool is 1.2 km from the property. Golf completes the recreational picture. Three 18-hole courses sit within a 7 km radius: Las Ramblas de Orihuela (6.0 km), Lo Romero (6.1 km) and Real Club de Golf Campoamor (7.1 km), all in the Orihuela Costa, Pilar golf corridor. This density of golf, marinas and beaches within a compact area is one of the defining characteristics of the southern Costa Blanca.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Torre de la Horadada is a Spanish town, located on the Mediterranean Sea, with an estimated population of 2,676 inhabitants. It comes under the jurisdiction of Pilar de la Horadada, which in turn has a total population of 22,967, according to the National Statistics Institute. Both of these towns are located in the most southern point of the Alicante province in the southeast of Spain, and therefore share a border with the province of Murcia. The name of the town has its origin in two factors: the first, the 16th century watchtower; and the second, the site where the tower is found: the point of Horadada, which comes from the Spanish word for "bore through" as it is situated on rocks made up of small caves, developed by the water boring the rock.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1°C | 39 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 23 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 28 mm |
| April | 15.8°C | 24 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 19 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 5 mm |
| July | 25.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 8 mm |
| September | 23.4°C | 40 mm |
| October | 19.6°C | 32 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 44 mm |
| December | 12.1°C | 40 mm |
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Ref: VL125415
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Torre de la Horadada itself, the market splits between new-build townhouse projects and resale stock. Comparable new-build developments list from prices of €334,000 (Marquesado de Molins), €365,000 (Vivalife Beach) and €492,000 (Porto Marina Plaza). At a fixed €429,995, this 1970 townhouse positions itself in the upper-middle band, above the entry-level new-build options, below the premium Porto Marina Plaza scheme. What it offers against the cheaper new-build competitors is a completed, immediately usable home with an established private complex, communal pool and jacuzzi, and a rooftop solarium with sea views; what it trades away is new construction standards and, in some cases, included parking. Regionally, Torre de la Horadada competes with the Orihuela Costa belt to the north and the Mar Menor towns of San Pedro del Pinatar and Lo Pagán to the south, the latter visible in the data through the nearby marinas at 5.0–5.7 km. The town is smaller and quieter than Torrevieja or Orihuela Costa urbanisations, with a year-round Spanish resident base under the Pilar de la Horadada municipality, which tends to support off-season services better than purely tourist developments. Larger regional anchors, Murcia and Cartagena, each about 36 km in a direct line, and Elche at 44 km, provide hospital, university and shopping infrastructure. Alicante-Elche Airport, roughly 50 km away as the crow flies, is the primary international gateway, a comparable distance to that faced by much of the southern Costa Blanca. The median provincial income of €15,750 contextualises local purchasing power and suggests resale demand driven more by international and second-home buyers than by the domestic wage base.
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