South Costa Blanca

Campoamor

Marina, championship golf and the southernmost beach of Orihuela Costa

Population

Part of Orihuela Costa (~7,500 residents)

Climate

Mediterranean · 320 days of sun · avg 18–19°C

Nearest airport

Murcia (RMU) — 30 km · Alicante (ALC) — 55 km

Known for

Real Club de Golf Campoamor, marina, Blue Flag beach, Dehesa pine forest

Welcome to Campoamor

Dehesa de Campoamor is the southernmost resort of Orihuela Costa, set around a protected nature reserve, a sandy Blue Flag beach and the prestigious Real Club de Golf Campoamor. It is greener, lower-density and quieter than La Zenia and Cabo Roig, with a marina, a long beachfront promenade and a markedly higher proportion of villa-style housing on tree-lined avenues.

Who it's ideal for

Golfers (championship course on the doorstep)
Retirees wanting a quieter, greener resort
Buyers preferring villas and low-rise developments
Boat owners (small marina)

At a glance

Region: South Costa Blanca
Area: Part of Orihuela municipality
Population: Part of Orihuela Costa (~7,500 residents)
Languages: English, Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish, German

History & heritage

Developed from the 1960s as one of the first planned 'green' resorts on the southern Costa Blanca, around the existing Dehesa de Campoamor pine forest and the Real Club de Golf (opened 1989).

Lifestyle

Quieter, leafier and more residential than its northern neighbours: golf mornings, beach afternoons, marina dining and long pine-shaded paseos. A favourite of Scandinavian and Northern European retirees.

Best beaches

Playa de Campoamor

Blue Flag main beach with full services, lifeguards and a long beachfront promenade.

Cala Aguamarina

Small sandy cove framed by low cliffs at the southern end.

Playa La Glea

Quieter northern beach popular with locals.

Top things to do in Campoamor

1.Play 18 holes at the Real Club de Golf Campoamor
2.Walk the Dehesa pine-forest trails
3.Take a boat trip from Campoamor marina
4.Walk the cliff path north to Cabo Roig
5.Day-trip to the historic city of Cartagena (45 min)

Where to eat & drink

Marina seafood restaurants, golf-club dining and a more upscale international scene than La Zenia/Cabo Roig.

Signature dishes

Caldero del Mar MenorArroz a bandaPescado a la sal

Where to stay

Hotel Montepiedra and a handful of smaller aparthotels; large stock of villa and apartment rentals.

Living in Campoamor

Healthcare

Local health centre; Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja and Quirónsalud Torrevieja within 15–20 minutes.

Schools & education

International schools (Capistrano College, ELIS Murcia, Phoenix) within 20–30 minutes.

Transport

Local buses; N-332 and AP-7 access; Murcia airport 30 minutes; no rail or TRAM.

Safety

Very safe — quieter and lower-density than the resorts to the north.

Shopping

Small commercial centres and supermarkets; Zenia Boulevard 10 minutes north.

Expat community

Strong Scandinavian, German, Belgian, Dutch and British communities, many year-round.

Property & investment

Market overview

Detached villas with pools on generous tree-shaded plots dominate; some townhouses and beachfront apartments with sea or marina views.

Price range

Apartments €140–380k; townhouses €180–400k; villas €350k–1.8M+ (front-line and golf-front at the top of the range).

Rental market

Strong year-round short-let demand from Northern European golfers; healthy long-let from retirees.

Business opportunities

Tourism, golf, hospitality, marina services and real estate.

Browse property Moving to Campoamor

Events & festivals

Year-round

Golf Tournaments

Calendar of competitions at the Real Club de Golf Campoamor.

Summer

Patron Saint Fiestas

Beach concerts and parades during the summer fiesta period.

Nearby towns

Continue exploring the South Costa Blanca.

Cabo Roig La Zenia Pilar de la Horadada Orihuela Costa Torrevieja