Where is Los Montesinos?
Los Montesinos is a town and municipality in the south of Alicante province. It lies in the comarca of Vega Baja del Segura, in the Valencian Community, and it falls within the judicial district of Torrevieja.
It is a genuinely small place. The municipality covers just over 15 square kilometres, with a population of around 5,800 at the start of 2025. It sits just north of the Torrevieja salt lake, with farmland and citrus groves on most sides.
The town is reached from Alicante via the AP-7 motorway, then the CV-945. That makes the coast, Torrevieja and the inland villages all easy to reach in a few minutes. Neighbouring places worth comparing include Ciudad Quesada, Benijófar and the wider municipality of Rojales.
One piece of useful history: Los Montesinos was part of Almoradí until 1990, when it became an independent municipality. That is why the town centre feels newer than many villages nearby.
What is it like to live in Los Montesinos?
Day to day life here is quiet and practical. This is a real town with its own town hall, health centre, pharmacy, schools, banks, supermarkets and a good number of bars and restaurants, rather than a holiday resort that empties in winter.
The population is a mix. Los Montesinos has a growing population with both Spanish residents and a significant international community living side by side. You will hear plenty of Spanish in the shops, which many buyers see as a plus.
The weekly market is a fixture of the calendar. Los Montesinos market is held on a Friday and is an afternoon and evening market, selling fresh fruit and vegetables, flowers and leather goods.
For sport and bigger shops you look locally and just outside town:
- Sports and leisure: there is a municipal sports centre with facilities including tennis, football and swimming, plus walking and cycling routes through the surrounding countryside.
- Shopping centres: Habaneras in Torrevieja and La Zenia Boulevard are both within roughly a 20 minute drive.
- Healthcare: a health centre and pharmacy in town, with the public hospital and private clinics in Torrevieja a short drive away.
Fiestas matter here. The town celebrates its patron saint festivities for the Virgen del Pilar from 12 October, along with the anniversary of its separation from Almoradí.
Be honest with yourself about transport. Public bus services into Los Montesinos are very limited, so you will want a car if you live here year round.
How much does property cost in Los Montesinos?
At the time of writing (September 2026), Los Montesinos on our books is mainly a villa market. Almost everything we list is detached, and around two thirds of those homes have a private pool.
- Typical villa: the median price sits at about €475,000, with most falling between €300,000 and €600,000.
- Entry level: smaller, older or unrenovated properties start from around €220,000.
- Top end: large modern villas on generous plots reach up to about €1,250,000.
- Typical size: three bedrooms and around 120 m² built is the most common shape of home.
Roughly four in ten homes we list here are new build, so you can genuinely choose between a modern turnkey villa and a resale with an established garden. The local market mixes new developments with traditional resales, many with private pools, terraces and countryside views.
Budget for purchase costs on top of the price. In the Valencian Community, resale transfer tax (ITP) is 9% from 1 June 2026, rising to 11% on the part above €1 million. New build is 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD).
As a rule, you get more land and more house for your money here than in the seafront resorts. Because this is a largely residential town, prices avoid the premium found in some of the coastal resorts.
How far is Los Montesinos from the beach and the airport?
Los Montesinos is inland, so the beach is a short drive rather than a walk. The sandy beaches of Guardamar, Torrevieja and La Mata are about 15 minutes away, and Torrevieja town centre is around 10 minutes.
For airports, measured in a straight line Alicante-Elche (ALC) is about 33 km and Región de Murcia (RMU, Corvera) about 42 km. In real driving terms, allow around 35 to 45 minutes to Alicante and around 40 to 50 minutes to Murcia, depending on traffic.
Having two airports within an hour is one of the practical reasons buyers choose this part of the Costa Blanca South. Flights are frequent and year round from most of northern Europe.
Is Los Montesinos good for golf?
Yes, and it is one of the better inland bases if golf is your main reason for buying. Seven courses sit within roughly 13 km in a straight line.
- La Marquesa Golf in Ciudad Quesada, about 4 km away: an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Justo Quesada Samper and opened in 1989, best known for its par 3 16th, a replica of the 17th at Sawgrass.
- La Finca Golf at Algorfa, about 5 km away.
- Vistabella Golf, about 7 km away.
- Villamartín, Campoamor, Las Ramblas and Las Colinas, all within about 10 to 13 km.
In practice, most of these are a 10 to 20 minute drive, which means you can play a different course every week without moving the car far.
Who buys in Los Montesinos, and is it good for renting out?
Buyers here tend to be people who want space, a pool and a quiet street, but who still want Spanish town life on the doorstep. That means British, Scandinavian, Belgian, Dutch, German and Polish buyers looking for a permanent move or a long stay winter base, plus families who want a garden rather than a communal terrace.
It suits you well if you like the idea of walking to a bakery and a bar in the morning, and driving to the beach in the afternoon. It suits you less well if you want to live without a car, or want the sea from your window. For a more resort style feel with a bigger international crowd, compare Doña Pepa nearby.
For letting, Los Montesinos is a steady rather than spectacular market. Holiday demand is real but weaker than on the seafront, because guests must drive to the beach. Detached villas with a private pool and easy golf access are the ones that let best, and long term winter lets to northern Europeans are often the more reliable income.
If you are weighing up Los Montesinos against a coastal address, or want to know which villas here have full tourist licences, come and talk to us at our office in Cabo Roig, or have a look through the homes listed above.
Frequently asked questions
Is Los Montesinos a Spanish town or an expat area?
Both, and that is its appeal. It is a working Spanish municipality with its own town hall and schools, but it also has a long established international community.
Do I need to speak Spanish to live in Los Montesinos?
You will manage without it, as many shops and bars are used to international residents. Some Spanish will make daily life easier here than in the coastal resorts, and local classes are popular.
Are there international schools near Los Montesinos?
Not in the town itself. Local state schools are attended by Spanish and international children, and there are English curriculum schools within roughly half an hour by car.
Can I find apartments in Los Montesinos, or only villas?
Apartments and townhouses do exist in and around the town, but the homes we list here are overwhelmingly detached villas and country properties. If you want an apartment, ask us and we will look at nearby areas too.
Is there much to do in winter?
Yes. The town stays lived in all year, with bars, restaurants and the Friday market running through the winter, plus golf and walking in comfortable temperatures.
How long does buying a home here usually take?
For a resale with clear paperwork, six to ten weeks from reservation to notary is typical. New build depends on the build stage and can be much longer.