Pilar de la Horadada

Pilar de la Horadada is a municipality in the province of Alicante, located in the Vega Baja del Segura region. The town sits in an agricultural area where farming traditions and everyday village life coexist.

The town originated from a territorial marker, a pillar that defined boundaries in medieval times. This foundational purpose as a landmark shaped how the settlement developed and grew over the following centuries.

The town's name comes from an old pillar that once marked territorial boundaries in this region. This heritage still shapes how locals see their place and its role in the area.

The municipality is easily accessible from the provincial capital Alicante and sits in a flat, open landscape. Visitors should prepare for warm weather and bring comfortable shoes if they want to explore the surrounding countryside.

The place name preserves the memory of a specific geographical marker, which sets it apart among countless other settlements. This direct link between a town's name and a physical landmark is quite rare in the region.

Location: Province of Alicante

Location: Vega Baja del Segura

Capital city: Pilar de la Horadada

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Orihuela, Murcia, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar

Website: http://pilardelahoradada.org

GPS coordinates: 37.86755,-0.79257

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:45