Pinar de Campoverde

El Pinar de Campoverde (commonly known as Campoverde) is a village on a wooded hill at the foot of the Sierra de Escalona mountains, 10 km inland from Pilar de la Horadada with beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea.

The population of 3,000 includes many Northern European residents (known as expats) who live here. It is also a convenient base for a holiday away from the busy coast. The translation of the name El Pinar de Campoverde means forest and green fields

The location of Pinar de Campoverde

Campoverde is approximately 20 minutes' drive from Murcia Airport (San Javier) and less than 1 hour's drive from Alicante Airport. It is absolutely best to book car rental for Campoverde as soon as you arrive at the airport. Southwest of Campoverde is the famous Rio Seca Natural Park where you can walk along the river. Over millennia, water has carved out a spectacular gorge through the yellow sandstone.

Facilities

Although it is a small village there are a few bars, restaurants, a supermarket and a bank. On Sunday mornings there is a small street market.

Campoverde also benefits from the new Lo Romero golf course nearby.

Nearest beaches

A 15 minute drive from Pinar de Campoverde you will find several beaches with 4km of sandy beaches stretching from El Mojon to Mil Palmeras, including a small, beautiful bay at Torre de la Horadada where there is also a marina.