Pulpí
Pulpí is the municipality known for La Geoda – the world's largest visitable crystal cave – stretching from inland to the coast at San Juan de los Terreros, with 11,000 inhabitants and houses from €120,000.
Quick facts Pulpí
Population
10 000
2025
Source: INE/Municipal Registry
Foreign residents
35%
Source: Estimat baserat på padrón
Estimated Swedes
40
Liten men ökande skandinavisk grupp
Distance to airport
45 min
Murcia-San Javier (RMU)
Price per m²
1 200 €
Source: Idealista/Marknadsdata
Sunshine hours per year
3100
Average temperature
19°C
Average temperature
Lifestyle in Pulpí
Genuine Spanish small-town life. People here live spaciously in villas or townhouses. It is safe, clean and well-kept. You live close to nature with a strong local community. Many commute to the coast in 10-15 minutes.
Why Swedes love Pulpí
- ✓The Geoda de Pulpí — the world's largest visitable geode — makes the town unique.
- ✓Prices are still far below Costa Blanca levels for comparable beachfront properties.
- ✓Proximity to Murcia airport (45 min) makes it easily accessible.
- ✓New builds in San Juan maintain high standards at reasonable prices.
🤔Who is it NOT suitable for?
- •Those who want a large international community — it is still small.
- •Those who require intense nightlife and entertainment.
- •Families who want international schools nearby.
Districts in Pulpí
Pulpí Pueblo
The authentic inland town with all services, squares and a traditional market.
Pros
- +Very low prices
- +All daily services
- +Authentic Spanish atmosphere
Cons
- −10 min by car to the beach
- −Spanish practically necessary
San Juan de los Terreros
Pulpí's coastal gem with beautiful beaches, growing tourism and new builds.
Pros
- +Fantastic beaches
- +New builds with modern standards
- +Still affordable
Cons
- −Seasonal
- −Limited restaurants in winter
Terreros / Las Calas
The area above San Juan with townhouses and villas with sea views.
Pros
- +Panoramic sea views
- +Modern new builds
- +Quiet location
Cons
- −Steep terrain
- −Car necessary for everything
Climate in Pulpí vs Stockholm
2800
Sunshine hours/year
50
Rainy days/year
28°C
July avg
25°C
Sea temp July
| Month | Pulpí | Stockholm | Difference | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13°C | -2°C | +15°C | 15°C |
| Apr | 18°C | 5°C | +13°C | 17°C |
| Jul | 28°C | 18°C | +10°C | 25°C |
| Okt | 22°C | 8°C | +14°C | 21°C |
Property market in Pulpí
Price trend (5 years)
+15%
Steadily increasing trend since 2020
Estimated Rental Yield
6%
Gross yield for long-term rental
Tourist license
Possible
Generally possible to obtain a short-term rental license.
What does a property cost?
Average price ranges for standard properties in good condition.
* Prices are estimated averages and may vary depending on location, condition and view.
Attractions & experiences in Pulpí
Geoda de Pulpí (world-unique!). Aguilon golf course. Hiking in the mountains. Weekly market.
Transport & getting around in Pulpí
Murcia airport 50 min. Railway station in Jaravía (connecting with Águilas/Murcia).
The best of Pulpí
Geod
Världsunik kristall
Grönt
Bördiga omgivningar
Aguilon
Spektakulär golf
Tåg
Station finns
Practical for Swedes
Travel from Sweden
Norwegian/Ryanair
Via Murcia eller Almería
Mix
Murcia (RMU) 45 min, Almería (LEI) 60 min
Transfer to the area:
Murcia airport 45 min, Almería airport 60 min. Rental car recommended.
Healthcare & Health
Health centre in Pulpí. Hospital in Huércal-Overa (15 min).
NIE number & Legal
Applied for in Vera, Huércal-Overa or Almería city.
Swedish services on-site
Compare with nearby areas
💡Tips for buying in Pulpí
Do not miss booking a slot to visit the Geoda months in advance. For living: the Jaravía area is beautiful with distant sea views.
Watch out for
"Those who want a large international community — it is still small., Those who require intense nightlife and entertainment., Families who want international schools nearby."
Common questions about Pulpí
The world's largest visitable geode — an underground crystal cave with selenite crystals up to 2 metres long. Discovered in 1999 in a mine, open for guided tours since 2019.
No, but San Juan belongs to the municipality of Pulpí. Pulpí pueblo is inland, San Juan on the coast. Distance: about 10 min by car.
San Juan de los Terreros has seen strong price growth thanks to new builds and increased tourism. The risk is that it is still relatively unknown, but this also means prices have room to rise.
The average price for the Pulpí municipality is about €1,200/m² (2025). In coastal San Juan de los Terreros it sits at €1,300-1,400/m² and in inland Pulpí Pueblo around €900/m². Prices have risen about 15% over the last five years, driven by new builds (Source Idealista 2025).
Pulpí has 3,100 sunshine hours per year, somewhat more than the Costa Blanca. The average temperature is 19 degrees with 13 degrees in January and 28 degrees in July. The area sits on the Almería-Murcia border zone and is one of the driest in Spain with less than 250 mm of rain per year (Source AEMET).
The hospital in Huércal-Overa (Hospital La Inmaculada) is about 15 minutes drive from Pulpí Pueblo and about 25 minutes from San Juan de los Terreros. It is a fully equipped emergency hospital. Private clinics with English-speaking staff are in Vera (30 min).
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