San Juan de los Terreros
San Juan de los Terreros is the last coastal village in Andalusia before the Murcia border, with 3,300 sunshine hours per year, wide golden beaches that are unbeatable for families, and apartments in the award-winning Mar de Pulpí development from €140,000. The village has grown rapidly into a modern destination with a 45% foreign population.
Quick facts San Juan de los Terreros
Population
3 000
2025
Source: Estimat (del av Pulpí kommun)
Foreign residents
40%
Source: Estimat baserat på padrón
Estimated Swedes
30
Liten men växande skandinavisk grupp
Distance to airport
40 min
Murcia-San Javier (RMU)
Price per m²
1 300 €
Source: Idealista/Marknadsdata
Sunshine hours per year
3100
Average temperature
19°C
Average temperature
Lifestyle in San Juan de los Terreros
Life is relaxed and family-friendly. In summer the promenade buzzes with concerts and packed chiringuitos. In winter it quietens, but the Mar de Pulpí centre keeps services open year-round. The environment is well-maintained and safe, with abundant flowers and green spaces.
Why Swedes love San Juan de los Terreros
- ✓Affordable beachfront living with modern standards — new builds from 120,000 EUR.
- ✓Beautiful, relatively unspoilt coves and beaches without mass tourism.
- ✓Proximity to Murcia airport makes it easily accessible from Scandinavia.
- ✓The area is growing fast but still has a "discoverer's" charm.
🤔Who is it NOT suitable for?
- •Those who want it lively year-round — it is quiet outside the summer season.
- •Those who want a large Scandinavian community nearby.
- •Families with school-age children — the nearest international school is 30+ min away.
Districts in San Juan de los Terreros
San Juan centro / Strandlinjen
The heart of the village with beachfront promenade, restaurants and older apartments mixed with new.
Pros
- +Walking distance to beach and restaurants
- +Charming village character
- +Good amenities for its size
Cons
- −Older buildings may need renovation
- −Crowded in high season
Urbanización / Nybyggnation
Modern residential complexes with pools and sea views up on the slopes above the village.
Pros
- +Modern standards
- +Communal pool and gym
- +Sea views
Cons
- −Car required for beach and shops
- −Seasonal neighbourhood
Climate in San Juan de los Terreros vs Stockholm
2800
Sunshine hours/year
50
Rainy days/year
28°C
July avg
25°C
Sea temp July
| Month | San Juan de los Terreros | 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 San Juan de los Terreros
Price trend (5 years)
+18%
Steadily increasing trend since 2020
Estimated Rental Yield
6.5%
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 San Juan de los Terreros
Beaches Mar Rabiosa and Mar Serena. The castle on the hill with 360-degree views. The black volcanic rock island Pichirichi. Aguilon Golf 5 min away. The world's largest geode in Pulpi 10 min away.
Transport & getting around in San Juan de los Terreros
Murcia airport approximately 55 min. Alicante 1 hr 45 min. Almería 60 min. Car recommended.
The best of San Juan de los Terreros
Barnvänligt
Perfekta stränder
Mar de Pulpí
Bäst i klassen
Golfnära
Aguilon Golf
Solsäkert
Ljust året runt
Practical for Swedes
Travel from Sweden
Norwegian/Ryanair
Via Murcia eller Almería
Mix
Murcia (RMU) 40 min, Almería (LEI) 55 min
Transfer to the area:
Murcia airport 40 min, Almería airport 55 min. Rental car strongly recommended.
Healthcare & Health
Health centre in San Juan de los Terreros (summertime). Hospital in Huércal-Overa (20 min).
NIE number & Legal
Applied for through Pulpí municipality or in Huércal-Overa.
Swedish services on-site
Compare with nearby areas
💡Tips for buying in San Juan de los Terreros
Do you like the Mar de Pulpí style (white walls, flowers, organised)? Then this is paradise. Do you prefer authentic Spain? Look in the old village. Frontline apartments here make an excellent investment.
Watch out for
"Those who want it lively year-round — it is quiet outside the summer season., Those who want a large Scandinavian community nearby., Families with school-age children — the nearest international school is 30+ min away."
Common questions about San Juan de los Terreros
Yes, if you accept that it is a growing town not yet established as a tourist destination. New builds maintain high standards (A energy rating, pool, garage) at prices 30-50% lower than Costa Blanca.
The climate is mild (13-16 degrees), but the village becomes very quiet. Many restaurants close. Supermarket is open year-round. Good for those seeking silence.
Murcia is closest (40 min) and has the most Ryanair routes. Almería (55 min) has Norwegian seasonal flights. Alicante (1h 45m) has the most departures overall.
The average price is about €1,300/m² (2025). Older apartments in the village centre can be found around €1,100-1,200/m², new builds in the urbanisations above the village cost €1,400-1,600/m². Prices have risen about 18% over the last five years (Source Idealista 2025).
San Juan has 3,100 sunshine hours per year with an average temperature of 19 degrees. January is 13 degrees and July 28 degrees. The location on the Almería-Murcia border gives one of the driest climates in Europe with under 200 mm of rain per year (Source AEMET).
The Scandinavian network is small, about 30 Swedes live in San Juan (2025). No Swedish services on site, but English works partly thanks to British property buyers. The nearest larger Scandinavian community is in Vera and Mojácar, about 30-40 min away.
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