Monóvar/Monóver

Life in Monóvar

Monóvar has a well-kept historic centre with narrow streets, a clock tower and the Ermita de Santa Bárbara on the hill above the town, which gives a fine view over the valley. The town has shops, a health centre, schools, a weekly market and a good selection of bars and restaurants, and the larger towns of Elda, Petrer and Novelda are only 10 to 15 minutes away for hospitals and shopping centres.

The town takes great pride in its writer José Martínez Ruiz, known as Azorín, whose family home is now a house-museum. It is also the home of Fondillón, a rare aged Monastrell wine with centuries of history, made by local bodegas.

The countryside and the property market

Outside the town, the land rises into gentle hills planted with vineyards, almond and olive trees, dotted with small hamlets and traditional country houses. Being so close to the A-31 motorway and the airport, the countryside around Monóvar is popular with buyers who want rural peace without being remote.

Based on the listings on our site, plots of land in Monóvar start at around €6,000, with a typical plot priced at about €45,000. Country houses and fincas typically sell for between €100,000 and €800,000, with a typical price of about €325,000. Village houses in the town start from around €80,000.

Water, electricity and access

Some country properties around Monóvar are on mains water and electricity, while others rely on a water deposit, a well or irrigation water, and solar power. Supplies and access roads vary from one property to the next, so always check them before you buy; we confirm the details for every property we show you. If you are buying land to build on, ask us to check the planning rules first, as building on rustic land in the Comunidad Valenciana is strictly controlled.

Things to do in and around Monóvar

Visit the Casa-Museo Azorín, walk up to the Ermita de Santa Bárbara, and taste Fondillón and other local wines at the bodegas. The surrounding hills are good for walking and cycling, and the castles of the Vinalopó valley, the Santuario de la Magdalena in Novelda and the beaches of the Costa Blanca are all within easy reach.

Getting to Monóvar

• Alicante airport: about 45 km, around 40 minutes by car
• Alicante city: about 45 minutes
• Elda and Petrer: about 10 minutes, with the A-31 motorway and train station
• Costa Blanca beaches: about 45 minutes

Nearby places

Monóvar borders Pinoso, Elda, Petrer, Novelda and La Romana, all of which have country property for sale on our site.

Why buy in Monóvar?

• Countryside living only 40 minutes from Alicante airport
• A historic town with its own wine tradition and year-round services
• Larger towns, hospitals and the motorway just 10 minutes away
• A wide choice of land and country houses at inland prices

Before you buy, read our buying guide and use the buying costs calculator to work out taxes and fees. For help finding the right property in Monóvar, send us a WhatsApp on +34 642 76 22 34.