Area guide
Living in Campoamor
Golf, a small marina and three beaches, at the calmer end of Orihuela Costa. Campoamor often appeals to people who want a quieter, greener setting, but the coastal village and the golf resort are quite different places to live, so it pays to know which one you are looking at.
What it's like
Two sides of Campoamor: the coast and the golf resort
The name covers two distinct places. Dehesa de Campoamor is the coastal area, which the official regional tourism service describes as a coastal destination within the municipality of Orihuela, with three beaches and a marina. Real Club de Golf Campoamor is a golf and sports resort set among Mediterranean woodland and citrus groves. Both have a reputation for being calmer and more spacious than the busier parts of Orihuela Costa, but that is a general impression, not a guarantee for every street.
Who it suits
A good fit for golfers, beach walkers and people who like it quiet
Golfers
An 18-hole course is part of the area itself, and another course, Las Ramblas de Campoamor, also carries the Campoamor name. Worth a close look if golf is part of your week.
Beach-focused households
Three beaches with different characters, from small snorkelling coves to a wide, accessible town beach. Check the walk from the home you are considering.
People seeking a calmer pace
If you would rather avoid the liveliest plazas and shopping centres on your doorstep, Campoamor is worth comparing with busier areas. Visit in more than one season to see how it changes.
Day-to-day living
Beaches, marina, transport and errands
- Aguamarina (La Regia): the regional tourism service describes it as a natural beach made up of a series of coves, about 500 metres in total, popular for snorkelling and busy when the weather is fine.
- La Glea: described by the same service as the largest stretch of sand on this part of the coast, over 500 metres long and 70 metres wide, beside the marina. Its official listing mentions accessible features, including an assisted bathing service, shaded areas for people with reduced mobility and dedicated parking, as well as public toilets, footbaths and a lifeguard service.
- Barranco Rubio: on the other side of the marina, over 600 metres long and awarded the Q for Tourist Quality. The official listing says it is less popular with tourists and that most visitors come from Dehesa de Campoamor itself. It lists amphibious chairs, accessible parking, lifeguards, a beach bar and lounger hire. Seasonal services can change, so check before relying on them.
- Marina: Club Náutico Dehesa de Campoamor sits in a small inlet between La Glea and Barranco Rubio. The regional tourism page describes semicircular pontoons, says the port suits small craft with a light draught, and mentions sailing classes. If you have or plan to buy a boat, contact the club directly about berths and current services.
- Transport: Orihuela council's coastal transport page lists Costa Azul, Sigüenza and Alsa as bus operators for Orihuela Costa. Routes and timetables change, so check the operators' current information and test the journeys you would make regularly. Most households will find a car useful, especially for trips between the coast and the golf resort.
- Shopping and everyday errands: the larger shopping and leisure options on Orihuela Costa are spread along the coast rather than all in Campoamor. Map your regular supermarket, pharmacy, health centre and school runs from the exact property before deciding how convenient it is.
Golf and sport
Real Club de Golf Campoamor and its sports facilities
The resort's own website says the course was inaugurated in 1988 by HRH Don Juan de Borbón, Count of Barcelona. The resort lists it as a par-72 course and the regional tourism service lists 18 holes. The tourism service's Spanish-language feature on the resort describes a 6,277-metre course set in Mediterranean woodland and citrus plantations, with a driving range and two practice greens. A second course, Las Ramblas de Campoamor, is listed by the Spanish Golf Federation as built on steep ground among dry riverbeds.
Beyond golf, the resort's facilities page lists three floodlit tennis courts, four floodlit padel courts, four natural-grass football pitches, gyms, an outdoor pool with a children's pool, and a 25 × 8 m indoor swimming pool. The resort's sports-packages page describes the indoor pool as heated. Much of this is aimed at hotel guests and visiting sports teams. The site does not say whether residents can use the facilities, or what it costs, so ask the resort directly.
Around the resort's clubhouse and sports areas
Terrace and lawns at the golf resort 
Tennis courts among the palms 
Glass-walled padel courts 
One of the resort's grass football pitches
Renting vs buying
Rent first to find out which Campoamor suits you
Living near the golf resort and living near the beaches are different experiences: different walks, different neighbours and a different feel out of season. Renting first gives you time to test both, along with parking, evening noise and everyday errands, before you commit. Our renting-first guide covers practical questions to ask before signing.
Worth knowing
The trade-off: calm and space against convenience
What makes Campoamor appealing, the space, the greenery and the quieter pace, also means you may have fewer shops and services within walking distance than in the busier parts of Orihuela Costa. The beaches can still be busy in summer, and the golf resort and the coast are separate enough that you will probably drive between them. The area's more upmarket reputation also says nothing about any particular property: check the building, community fees and maintenance yourself rather than relying on the name.
For a different balance, read our guides to Cabo Roig, Playa Flamenca, Villamartín and Los Dolses.
What to check on an exploratory visit
- Decide whether you are looking at the coastal part of Campoamor or the area around the golf resort, and spend time in both.
- Walk from the exact property to the nearest beach, the marina and your likely everyday shops; note slopes, crossings and shade.
- Ask the golf resort about access, membership and fees for residents if you plan to use the course, pools or courts.
- Visit in summer and in a quieter month if you can, to compare traffic, parking, noise and which services stay open.
- Check current bus routes from the operators and test a real journey if you hope to manage without a car.
- For a rental, confirm utilities, deposit, community fees, contract length and what happens outside the main holiday season.
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