Where is El Mojón?
El Mojón sits on the Mediterranean at the very southern edge of Pilar de la Horadada, in the province of Alicante. Its name comes from the old boundary marker on the border between the Valencian Community and the Region of Murcia. The neighbourhood straddles that border, so part of it belongs to Pilar de la Horadada and part to San Pedro del Pinatar in Murcia.
Just north along the sand you reach Las Higuericas and the harbour town of Torre de la Horadada. To the south is the protected Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar regional park, a wetland of salt pans, dunes and natural beaches.
What is it like to live in El Mojón?
It is quiet, flat and small in scale. The streets behind the beach are filled with holiday duplexes, townhouses and low apartment blocks, and the area has long been popular with foreign residents. In winter the permanent population is modest, then it fills up through July and August.
Life here is simple and outdoors. You walk the promenade, swim, cycle, fish from the rocks, and take coffee or fresh fish at a beachside bar. The nature park next door has marked paths for walking and cycling, salt pans, windmills, dunes and a large bird population that includes flamingos.
For everything else you drive a few minutes. Pilar de la Horadada town has the supermarkets, banks, shops, a busy high street and a large health centre with round-the-clock minor emergency cover. Local clinics also operate in Torre de la Horadada and Mil Palmeras, and the main hospitals are in Torrevieja and San Javier.
Be honest about the seasons
El Mojón is a beach neighbourhood, not a town centre. Some bars and shops trade lightly in January and February, and you will want a car for a weekly shop. If you want more life on your doorstep all year, look at Pilar town or Torre de la Horadada.
How much does property cost in El Mojón?
At the time of writing (September 2026), homes on our books in El Mojón start at a little under €200,000 and reach around €650,000. The mid-point is close to €350,000.
- Apartments and penthouses: typically around €200,000 to €260,000, with a middle figure near €230,000.
- Villas: mostly in the €330,000 to €450,000 band, with a middle figure near €370,000.
- Townhouses and larger detached houses: often €420,000 to €550,000, and higher for the best positions.
- Bungalows: single-level homes appear regularly and usually sit in the lower half of the range.
A typical home here has three bedrooms and around 80 square metres of build, often with a terrace or solarium. Just over half of what we list has a pool, private or communal. About a quarter is new build, so most buyers are choosing resale.
Buying costs
On a resale home in the Valencian Community you pay transfer tax (ITP) of 9%, rising to 11% on the part of the price above €1 million from 1 June 2026. On a new build you pay 10% IVA plus 1.4% stamp duty (AJD).
How far is El Mojón from the beach and the airport?
Most homes in El Mojón are within a short walk of the sand, and the furthest streets are only a few minutes by car. The beach is sandy with shallow water, has a promenade along part of it, and gives way to dunes and wooden walkways where the nature park begins. The Murcia section of the beach has held a Blue Flag every year since 2016.
By road, Región de Murcia airport (Corvera) is roughly 30 to 40 minutes and Alicante-Elche airport is roughly 50 to 65 minutes, traffic depending. The AP-7 and N-332 are both close, which makes trips north to Torrevieja or south to Cartagena straightforward.
Is El Mojón good for golf?
Yes, and that surprises people who come for the beach. Five 18-hole courses sit within a short drive.
- Lo Romero Golf, the closest at about 10 minutes, is a par 72 course in the Pilar de la Horadada countryside, best known for a dramatic island-green 18th.
- Las Ramblas Golf, Real Club de Golf Campoamor and Villamartín are all around 15 minutes.
- Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, one of the most highly rated courses in Spain, is a similar distance inland.
If golf is your main reason for buying, it is worth also comparing Campoamor, where homes sit closer to the fairways.
Who buys in El Mojón and does it rent out well?
Buyers here are a mix. Spanish families from Murcia and Madrid have held holiday homes in El Mojón for decades, and they are joined by British, Dutch, Belgian, Scandinavian, German and Polish owners. It suits retirees who want level ground and a walkable beach, and families who want a simple summer base.
For letting, the pattern is clearly seasonal. Demand is strong from June to September and over Easter, softer in midwinter, and steadier if your home has a pool and sits within walking distance of the sand. Long winter lets to northern Europeans are also common in this part of the coast.
If you would like an honest view on a particular street or block, do come and see us at our office in Cabo Roig, or have a look through the homes listed above.
Frequently asked questions
Is El Mojón in Alicante or in Murcia?
Both. The neighbourhood is split by the regional boundary, with the larger part in Pilar de la Horadada (Alicante province) and the rest in San Pedro del Pinatar (Region of Murcia). It matters for your town hall, rubbish and local taxes, so always check which side a property sits on.
Do I need a car to live in El Mojón?
For year-round living, yes. You can walk to the beach and to local bars, but the main supermarkets, health centre and shops are in Pilar de la Horadada town a short drive away.
Are there community fees on homes here?
Most apartments, duplexes and homes with a shared pool have a community fee covering the pool, gardens and lighting. Detached villas with their own pool often have no fee at all. We can give you the exact figure for any home before you make an offer.
Is the beach suitable for children?
It is generally a calm, shallow, family beach with fine sand, lifeguard cover in the summer season and accessible bathing facilities. The southern end is wilder, with dunes and walkways, and no buildings behind it.
Can I buy a home in El Mojón with a mortgage as a non-resident?
Yes. Spanish banks usually lend non-residents up to around 70% of the valuation, so plan for a deposit plus buying costs of roughly 12% to 14% on a resale. Get your figures agreed before you make an offer.
How does El Mojón compare with Torre de la Horadada?
Torre de la Horadada is busier, with a marina, more shops and more that stays open in winter, and prices near the seafront are usually higher. El Mojón is quieter and better value, with the nature park on the doorstep.