Things to do · South Costa Blanca
Things to Do in Pilar de la Horadada
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Pilar de la Horadada — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Beaches, viewpoints, day trips, restaurants and family activities in Pilar de la Horadada — plus the best of the surrounding Costa Blanca within easy reach.
Top things to do in Pilar de la Horadada
- ✦Walk or cycle the 4 km coastal path between the beaches
- ✦Visit the Torre de la Horadada watchtower
- ✦Sail from the small marina at Torre de la Horadada
- ✦Shop at the Wednesday market in the town centre
- ✦Day-trip to Cartagena (35 min) or the Mar Menor (15 min)
Best beaches in Pilar de la Horadada
- Playa Mil PalmerasLong Blue Flag beach lined with palm trees, full services and beach bars.
- Playa de las HiguericasWild, dune-backed Blue Flag beach extending toward Murcia.
- Playa de Torre de la HoradadaFamily-friendly beach next to the marina and 16th-century watchtower.
- Playa JesuitasQuieter rocky-and-sandy cove popular with snorkelers.
Events & festivals in Pilar de la Horadada
- Fiestas PatronalesOctoberPatron-saint fiestas with parades, music, fireworks and bull-running.
- CarnavalFebruaryLively pre-Lent carnival in the town centre.
- Virgen del Carmen16 JulySea procession from Torre de la Horadada marina.
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