Torre Pacheco
Torre Pacheco is the region's golf centre approximately 15 minutes from the sea, with 38,000 inhabitants, Jack Nicklaus courses and the Santa Rosalia Lake and Life Resort around Europe's largest man-made lagoon – with apartments from €90,000.
Quick facts Torre Pacheco
Population
35 800
2025
Source: INE Municipal Register
Foreign residents
20%
Source: INE Statistics
Estimated Swedes
200
Uppskattat, mestadels vid Mar Menor Golf Resort
Distance to airport
18 min
Murcia International (RMU)
Price per m²
1 100 €
Source: Idealista Market Data
Sunshine hours per year
3100
Average temperature
18°C
Average temperature
Lifestyle in Torre Pacheco
Life here is about the good life: golf, padel, swimming and relaxation. Life on the resorts is comfortable, clean and safe. Santa Rosalia offers a unique lifestyle around Europe's largest man-made lagoon. In Torre Pacheco town (outside the gates) you find genuine, multicultural Spain and cheaper shopping.
Why Swedes love Torre Pacheco
- ✓Mar Menor Golf Resort offers a complete resort lifestyle at a fraction of Costa del Sol prices.
- ✓The tomato-growing region of Campo de Cartagena gives access to fantastic local produce.
- ✓Among the very cheapest prices on the Murcia coast, with the beach just 15 minutes away.
- ✓The airport is only 18 minutes away, among the shortest transfer times in all of Spain.
🤔Who is it NOT suitable for?
- •Those who want sea views from the balcony (Torre Pacheco is inland).
- •Those who cannot imagine driving daily (a car is essential).
- •People looking for vibrant city life and a restaurant scene.
Districts in Torre Pacheco
Mar Menor Golf Resort
Large golf resort with international population, pools and sports facilities.
Pros
- +18-hole golf course
- +Communal pools
- +Large international community
Cons
- −Car required for anything outside the resort
- −15 min to the beach
- −Can feel isolated
Torre Pacheco Pueblo
Traditional agricultural town with market, shops and Spanish daily life.
Pros
- +Very low prices
- +Authentically Spanish
- +Good schools and services
Cons
- −No sea view
- −15-20 min to the beach
- −Limited English
Roldán / Balsicas
Smaller communities with a mix of Spanish and international residents.
Pros
- +Really affordable
- +Near the motorway
- +Calm and peaceful
Cons
- −Car absolutely necessary
- −Limited amenities
- −Rural character
Climate in Torre Pacheco vs Stockholm
2800
Sunshine hours/year
50
Rainy days/year
28°C
July avg
25°C
Sea temp July
| Month | Torre Pacheco | Stockholm | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C | -2°C | +13°C |
| Apr | 17°C | 5°C | +12°C |
| Jul | 29°C | 18°C | +11°C |
| Okt | 21°C | 8°C | +13°C |
Property market in Torre Pacheco
Price trend (5 years)
+25%
Steadily increasing trend since 2020
Estimated Rental Yield
8%
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 Torre Pacheco
The golf courses are the main attraction! Santa Rosalia lagoon (crystal-clear water with beach clubs). Ifepa exhibition hall. Windmills in the landscape. Close to Cartagena and Murcia city.
Transport & getting around in Torre Pacheco
Murcia airport is strategically close, approximately 20 minutes. The beaches of Los Alcázares are 10-15 minutes by car. A car is necessary here.
The best of Torre Pacheco
Golfmekka
Jack Nicklaus-banor
Lagunen
Unik i Europa
Prisvärt
Mycket hus för pengarna
Trygghet
Gated communities
Practical for Swedes
Travel from Sweden
Norwegian, Ryanair
Dagligen (till ALC/RMU)
Ryanair
Flera ggr/vecka (till ALC)
Transfer to the area:
Murcia (RMU) 18 min, Alicante (ALC) 1 hr. Hire car required to live in Torre Pacheco.
Healthcare & Health
Health centre in Torre Pacheco. Los Arcos hospital in San Javier (15 min).
NIE number & Legal
Applied for in San Javier or Cartagena. Gestorías in Torre Pacheco can assist.
Swedish services on-site
Compare with nearby areas
💡Tips for buying in Torre Pacheco
Santa Rosalia is "hot" right now. If you want an investment with potential, this is the right place. Want cheap holiday accommodation? Look at La Torre or Mar Menor Golf. Always check what is included in the community fees, as these can be higher on resorts.
Watch out for
"Those who want sea views from the balcony (Torre Pacheco is inland)., Those who cannot imagine driving daily (a car is essential)., People looking for vibrant city life and a restaurant scene."
Common questions about Torre Pacheco
Torre Pacheco is located inland in an agricultural region. The lack of sea views and beach proximity makes prices significantly lower, but the sea is only 15 minutes away.
It is a gated community with an 18-hole course, pools, restaurants and a large international community. Mostly British but also Scandinavians. Perfect for golfers and active retirees.
No, a car is absolutely necessary. There is some local bus service but it does not cover daily needs. The golf resort has some services but a car is needed for everything else.
The average price is about €1,100/m² (2025). Mar Menor Golf Resort costs about €1,400/m² and Torre Pacheco Pueblo about €900/m². Prices have risen about 25% over the last five years, among the strongest in the Murcia region. Rental yield is about 8% per year (Source Idealista 2025).
Torre Pacheco has 3,100 sunshine hours per year. The average temperature is 18 degrees with 11 degrees in January and 29 degrees in July. The inland location gives warmer summers than the coastal towns around Mar Menor, but winters are mild with rarely any frost (Source AEMET).
Murcia International (RMU) is just 18 minutes away, one of the shortest airport transfers in all of Spain. Norwegian and Ryanair fly there from Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo. Alicante-Elche (ALC) is 60 minutes away and offers more daily departures.
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