Pilar de la Horadada: town and coast
- Driving time
- About 15 minutes by car
- Area
- Vega Baja / Pilar de la Horadada
- Town
Pilar de la Horadada is the southernmost municipality in the province of Alicante, with an inland town and five kilometres of coast. It is about a 15 minute drive from Lago Rosa Apartment.
The town itself centres on the church tower of Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The church has been rebuilt several times, but it kept its neo-Mudejar style. This is mainly a place where you shop or have coffee among people from the area, and that is exactly the reason to stop by.
By the sea there are five kilometres of varied beaches. Playa Las Higuericas and Playa de los Jesuitas have fine white sand, while El Conde and Rocamar are bays with golden sand. The watchtower at Torre de la Horadada, built against pirate raids and now protected heritage, stands on the beach and gives the district its name.
For a proper walk, drive inland to the Sierra de Escalona and Dehesa de Campoamor, a protected area with adapted paths, birds of prey and fossils. Back at the table, try the regional cooking: guiso de pelotas or rabbit with ajo cabañil.
Friday market
Every Friday morning on Avenida Camilo José Cela. On Sunday there are markets on Avenida Josefina Artigot and in Pinar de Campoverde.
Summer evening at Torre de la Horadada
In July and August there is a Wednesday market from late afternoon into the evening on Avenida de la Costa Blanca.
Golf
Lo Romero, 18 holes close to the coast, is in this municipality. Book tee times directly with the club.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a market in Pilar de la Horadada?
Yes, on Friday morning on Avenida Camilo José Cela, and on Sunday on Avenida Josefina Artigot.
Which beaches belong to Pilar de la Horadada?
Among others Mil Palmeras, Las Higuericas, Los Jesuitas, El Conde and Rocamar.
What is the Torre de la Horadada?
An old watchtower on the beach, built against pirates and now protected heritage. The coastal district is named after it.
