Top 10 Things to do in Pilar de la Horadada, Spain

March 1, 2018 Leida Jutras

Pilar de la Horadada (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈlar ðe la oɾaˈðaða]) is a town and district in the Province of Alicante, in the southeast of Spain. Located 66 km south of Alicante, the city is the southernmost of the Valencian Community, only 1 km north of the regional border (with the Province of Murcia) The town and its neighbouring villages (Pinar de Campoverde and Torre de la Horadada) are home to thousands of British, German and Northern European expatriates. San Javier Airport (Murcia) is within close proximity.
Restaurants in Pilar de la Horadada

1. Lo Romero Golf

Carretera Orihuela 925 Km 29, 03190 Pilar de la Horadada, Spain +34 966 76 68 87
Excellent
44%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 107 reviews

Lo Romero Golf

Reviewed By Mike V - Guernsey

We went to Lo Romero twice in cold January weather. What lovely people run this course and the course was in excellent condition despite heavy rain. Also wasn’t lined with houses or apartments and seemed to be only about golf. No sumptuous Clubhouse just functional wooden buildings. Plus the eighteenth hole is very special.

2. Playa de Mil Palmeras

Torre de la Horadada, Spain
Excellent
52%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 249 reviews

Playa de Mil Palmeras

Reviewed By Francis C - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

This beach is excellent to visit with family and friends. It is not to crowded and it has two chiringuitas (beach bar&restaurants). Here you can buy drinks or food. It has enough parking space and it accesible for weelchair too.

3. Las Charcas Mud Baths

Calle de Campoamor, San Pedro del Pinatar, Spain +34 660 53 37 86
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 310 reviews

Las Charcas Mud Baths

Small lakes with very warm water, and deck and step access provided. People bath in these pools and smear the mud from the bottom over their bodies. The mud is reportedly excellent for damaged skin and for arthritic pain

Reviewed By Norma_L159 - Killin, United Kingdom

Our first visit was on Wednesday 4th October 2017. Read a previous review and the directions to Lo Pagan worked very well. Completely free and great fun even if you don't get muddied up. Met a lovely bunch of people who lent us their small beach bucket and also gathered us some mud, which did the 3 of us. We used our hands to spread it all on and laughed a lot. Yes it is smelly (like rotten eggs) when handling it but it disappears quickly once on. You then stand on the wooden piers to dry. I would recommend taking a vessel of some description to gather the mud and a sponge or cloth to get it of again. We weren't prepared so a pair of socks were used on this occasion.
Lovely big Promenade too with beech bars and shops to browse. Great day out and would go back in a minute. Don't mis it if you are in the area.

4. Bay Bikes

Avenida Generalisimo 9, 30740 Lo Pagan, Spain +34 690 73 88 20
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 92 reviews

Bay Bikes

At Bay Bikes we are not only a bike rental company, We offer customers a different way to see the hidden beauty that Spain has to offer We provide a selection of cycling tours in and around the Mar Menor area of the Costa Calida for all the family whatever the age. And for the young at heart or the family looking for some fun why not take a trip in one of our family limousines along the beach prom

Reviewed By Tilly T

Just had a fantastic afternoon riding thanks to Bay Bikes. Could not have had better service. Tom gave us lots of information as well as clear and easy to follow instructions on where to go. He even collected us from our house! Good quality and easy to ride bikes. Really enjoyed everything about this afternoon

5. Zenia Boulevard

Calle Jade 2, 03189, Orihuela, Spain +34 966 76 15 30
Excellent
64%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Zenia Boulevard

Zenia Boulevard is the largest Shopping centre in the province of Alicante. Our customers and visitors describe us as a city, with its streets, squares, Fountains, daily Concerts and events that bring Zenia Boulevard to life and are what makes us different and exciting. It is a Shopping Centre designed for the enjoyment and entertainment of our visitors. The Shopping Centre's gorgeous, well-tended plants and Gardens include more than 90 different species. We also have a free health and fitness park, where you can exercise, relax in the rest zones, watch the big sporting events and fascinating documentaries on the giant LED screen, and enjoy free Concerts and shows every week on our stage...plus over 150 shops with the best prices and a huge choice of products. Such a range of attractions means that visitors return to the centre over and over again, making it the ideal place for meeting up with friends. Over 150 shops including Alcampo, Decathlon, Primark, Leroy Merlin, Conforama, Norauto, Media Markt, Zara with its new look, Lefties, H&M, C&A, Massimo Dutti and many more await you. You will also find many exclusive stores here if you are looking for something special, such as Guess, Geox, Via di Milano (Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, etc.), Astoria (Meex, Hugo Boss, CK), Z&A (Tommy and Lacoste), etc. If you are shopping for the kids, you are in luck, because Tutto Picolo, Mayoral, Zippy, Baby Center, Pekes and other children's stores are all here. We are to be found in Zenia (Orihuela Costa), right on the coast, and indeed the Shopping Centre's Plaza Mayor overlooks the sea. There are also unrivalled views to be seen from our outdoor Terrace and from many of our restaurants. Our choice of places to eat includes: Muerde la Pasta, Burger King, Lizarran, 100 Montaditos, Wok Center, Foster's Hollywood, Good Rices Arroceria y Pizzeria, Yogurin Club, Subway, Che! Argentino, De Bassus and Taperia Dos Hermanas, and many more. In addition, Tommy Mel's and Che! Ristorante Italiano will be opening soon. There are also plenty of leisure options to enjoy. We have a big children's park and a play area to entertain the little ones. Several months ago saw the opening of Bowling Pleno La Zenia and Casinos del Mediterraneo. And in our Pharmacy, located in the Plaza Mayor, you can buy all your medicines. Situated 10 minutes from Torrevieja, 5 minutes from Campoamor, 30 minutes from Cartagena, 55 minutes from Murcia, 37 minutes from Elche, 47 minutes from Alicante, 15 minutes from San Javier, Zenia Boulevard is the perfect destination for shopping, strolling, having fun and discovering exciting things to do with your family and/or friends. Do you want to miss out on all this? Visit Zenia Boulevard and find everything you desire, from Z to A.

Reviewed By Nina Planting M

I spent an afternoon here with two adults and eight children. It is a good place to shop with children as it is clean, tidy and relatively easy to keep an eye on the kids. Nice shops, friendly staff and good places to eat and drink when required. As it is outside and not enclosed in a buliding it isabit like walking in a small town.

6. Cabo Roig Beach

Playa Flamenca, Orihuela, Spain +34 966 76 02 90
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 398 reviews

Cabo Roig Beach

Reviewed By Lilly B - Europe

We walked to Cabo Roig from La Zenia all along the sea front. Lovely scenery and felt safe. Stopped in the restaurant along the front just before the marina for coffee and ice cream. Enjoyed our walk..lovely views.

7. Playa de la Glea

Dehesa de Campoamor, Orihuela, Spain
Excellent
37%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 58 reviews

Playa de la Glea

Reviewed By lovesusa - Stockton Heath, United Kingdom

The beach here is a blue flag one with disabled access and a chair for disabled visitors to go into the water - see the lifeguards. Lifeguards of course - please follow their instructions you can be fined if you don't plus its just common sense.
The beach is a long one, lovely soft sand. The usual chiringuito (beach bar) with snacks, drinks, meals, ice creams. You get the key for the toilets from them.
Parking is now either in the side streets or on the waste ground in front of the bridge with the arches below. Not enough of it. Until fairly recently you could park down the road on one side but yellow lines have now appeared so this is a no no now. I would imagine anyone who has difficulty walking will find this a real problem as the parking surface on the field is very rough - buggies and wheelchairs will be very difficult to push. Why could there not be wheelchair/family parking along the road?
You are able to rent sunbeds and umbrellas on the beach, 15€ for the package but if you are planning a few days on the beach its worth buying your own at one of the many Chinese shops along the coast. Go early, especially at weekends!

8. Ruta Senderista Rio Seco

03191 Pilar de la Horadada, Spain
Excellent
59%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Ruta Senderista Rio Seco

La ruta es lineal, por tanto se puede empezar desde el interior en el Area de Descanso del Rio Seco, o desde la costa en el Area de Descanso de Mil Palmeras (el Rio Seco va desde Sierra Escalona hasta la playa de Mil Palmeras).

Reviewed By newpacker - Lancashire, United Kingdom

Had to use tomtom to find the start outside Campoverde. The walk is interesting with may opportunities for bird and wildlife spotting. We managed to spot, HoePoe, kestrel, woodpecker, so many rabbits and the most interesting, was a thin black snake almost 2 metre long. It was lying in the sun on the path, so a wide diversion around that one. Found lots of shells in the sandy soil. Kept us interested for over 2 hours before a trip to the nearby restaurant sorted out our thirst.

9. Sun Salute Yoga Studio - Day Class

Avenida Velero Esquina Calle Canarias, 03191 Torre de la Horadada, Spain +34 651 54 55 12
Excellent
100%
Good
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5 based on 27 reviews

Sun Salute Yoga Studio - Day Class

We are an inspiring, supportive community, promoting wellness of mind, body and health through natural healing and fitness. Our beautiful yoga studio is located close to the beach in Torre de La Horadada. We have classes 5 days a week in the morning and late afternoons for beginners to advance partitioners. Our studio is fully equipped.

Reviewed By Bri G - Kaiserslautern, Germany

I have been following Amanda Dee online for years, and so it was a treat to attend her yoga classes while vacationing in Spain. Sun Salute Yoga Studio is light, bright, clean, and airy with a very "chill" vibe. I loved everything about the class, the space, and the location. Easy to find. Highly recommended!

10. Lo Pagan Mud Baths

Lo Pagan, Spain
Excellent
52%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 94 reviews

Lo Pagan Mud Baths

Reviewed By JohnRWebb - Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom

Having watched loads of various aged men women and children cover themselves in this black mud, stand about while it dried and turned light grey before they then returned to the water and washed it all off again. We had been told by Tom from Bay Bike Hire it has healing properties in the mud if used for a 7 day period so we should take some home? We decided against that, but as Sue has a stiff shoulder she decided to give the mud a one off go just doing her shoulder and not covering her entire body. As can be seen from the photos she did it and to be far her skin on her shoulder did feel softer but she said it did little to help her shoulder pain. But having been told it has to be used at least for 7 days before it works, and the number of spanish people we witnessed covering their effected parts with the mud and also collecting extra to continue applying at home I have say it must do something to help or it wouldn't be used by the locals at the weekend I feel. So if you visit Lo Pagan to use the mud make sure it is done every day and not once if you want it to cure you as the locals do.
Sue & John Eastbourne UK

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