Where is Pinar de Campoverde?
Pinar de Campoverde is an inland village in the municipality of Pilar de la Horadada, the southernmost town of the Valencian Community and only a short way from the Murcia border.
It lies at the foot of the Sierra Escalona hills, roughly 9km from the town of Pilar de la Horadada and about 10km from the Mediterranean. The village sits high enough to look out over orange groves and pine forest inland, and across the coastal plain towards the sea on clear days.
The heart of the village is the Avenida del Pino, a long avenue of about two kilometres running from the Pilar de la Horadada to Orihuela road down to the municipal sports ground beside the Río Seco. Most of the bars, restaurants and shops sit along or just off this street.
What is it like to live in Pinar de Campoverde?
Quiet, green and residential. The village only really developed from the mid-1980s onwards, when northern European buyers began building villas among the pines, so almost everything is low-rise houses on private plots rather than blocks of flats.
Day to day you have supermarkets, bars and restaurants, a pharmacy, medical services, a vet, a church and a village square, plus sports facilities near the Río Seco. Larger shops, banks, the weekly market and the main health centre are in Pilar de la Horadada, a ten minute drive away.
The Río Seco is the local landmark: a dry riverbed with pale sandstone walls and marked paths, used daily for walking, dog walking and cycling. Red squirrels in the pines and birds of prey overhead are part of normal life here.
Be honest with yourself about two things. First, you need a car; this is a village in the countryside, not a seafront promenade. Second, it is peaceful rather than lively, so if you want a beach bar walk home at midnight, look at the coast instead.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want space, a plot and a private pool for their money
- Golfers who want two or three courses within ten minutes
- People who value walking, cycling and countryside as much as the beach
- Year-round residents: a good part of the population lives here all year, so shops and restaurants stay open in winter
How much does property cost in Pinar de Campoverde?
At the time of writing (September 2026), our homes in Pinar de Campoverde run from about €330,000 to just under €2.8 million at the very top, with the median close to €475,000.
- Detached villas are the main market here, with a median of around €480,000. Most have three bedrooms and roughly 145m² built.
- Around three quarters of the homes we list here come with a pool, usually private.
- Just over half are new build, typically modern villas with a solarium, off-road parking and an open-plan kitchen.
- Apartments and townhouses exist but are rare, so if you want one, be ready to move quickly.
- Country houses and larger plots in the surrounding fields explain the top end of the range.
Compared with the coast, you generally get more land and more privacy for the same budget, and pay for it with a short drive to the sand.
Buying costs
On a resale home in the Valencian Community, transfer tax (ITP) is 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).
Is Pinar de Campoverde good for golf?
Yes, and it is one of the main reasons people choose the village. Lo Romero Golf is about three kilometres away, roughly five minutes by car. It is an 18-hole, par 72 course that opened in 2008 on a former citrus orchard, and it is best known for its closing hole, played downhill to a green ringed by water.
Other courses are close enough for a regular four-ball:
- Las Colinas Golf & Country Club, under 4km as the crow flies
- Las Ramblas Golf, about 5km
- Real Club de Golf Campoamor, about 6km
- Villamartín Golf, about 8km
In road terms that means four or five 18-hole courses inside a 10 to 20 minute drive, which is unusual even on this coast.
How far is Pinar de Campoverde from the beach and the airport?
The nearest beaches are those of Pilar de la Horadada, around 10km away: Torre de la Horadada, Mil Palmeras and Las Higuericas. Allow roughly 12 to 15 minutes by car, a little longer in August.
For flights, Región de Murcia airport (RMU, Corvera) is the closer of the two at about 40 minutes by road. Alicante-Elche airport (ALC) is further, usually 45 to 55 minutes via the AP-7 or N-332.
Torrevieja and its hospital, plus the larger shopping centres of the Orihuela Costa, are around 25 to 30 minutes north. Murcia city is about 45 minutes inland.
Who buys in Pinar de Campoverde, and does it rent out?
The village has been international since it began. British, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Belgian and French owners are all well represented, alongside Spanish families, some of whom have kept summer homes here for decades.
Most of our buyers fall into three groups: retired or semi-retired couples wanting a villa with a pool and a garden, golfers looking for a base near several courses, and families buying a holiday home they expect to use themselves for many years.
On rentals, be realistic. A villa with a private pool rents well in summer and to golfers in spring and autumn, but demand is lower than in beachfront resorts and the season is shorter. If rental income matters to you, buy a home with a pool, air conditioning and easy parking, and get a Valencian tourist licence in place before you advertise. Homes bought purely as year-round rental investments are better sought on the coast.
If you would like a straight answer about a particular street or property, our office is in Cabo Roig and we are happy to talk it through, or you can simply browse the homes listed above.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a car to live in Pinar de Campoverde?
In practice, yes. There is a bus stop in the village and a school bus service, but shops, beaches, the golf courses and the main health services are all better reached by car.
Are there apartments in Pinar de Campoverde, or only villas?
The village is dominated by detached villas on private plots. A small number of townhouses and apartments come up, often on small communities with a shared pool, but they sell quickly.
Will I pay community fees?
Many villas here are fully independent, with no community charges at all. Homes on small gated developments or with a shared pool do pay a monthly or quarterly fee, so always ask for the figure in writing before you commit.
Is it busy in winter or does everything close?
A large share of residents live here all year, so bars, restaurants and shops generally stay open through the winter. It is still noticeably quieter than July and August.
What about schools for children?
State schools are in Pilar de la Horadada, with a school bus serving the village. International and private schools are a longer drive, so check journey times before you buy if this matters.
Is Pinar de Campoverde cooler than the coast in summer?
Its raised position and the surrounding pines mean it often catches a breeze and feels fresher than the seafront at midday. You will still want air conditioning or a pool in August.