PINOSO AREA
Welcome to Pinoso, Welcome to inland Spain.
Pinoso, a vibrant and charming town, is situated inland from Alicante, 45 minutes away from Alicante Airport the city and the stunning white beaches of the Costa Blanca. The city of Murcia is also in close proximity. With a population exceeding 8,000, Pinoso is referred to in Valencian as El Pinos, a name inspired by the numerous pine trees that populate the area.
About Pinoso
Pinoso: Authentic Spain where you feel at home
When you arrive in Pinoso, you often feel it right away: there is calm here. No crowds, no mass tourism, just space, nature, and a village that lives with the rhythm of the seasons. Pinoso (El Pinós), in inland Alicante, is a place more and more people consciously choose. At Casa Rodriguillo, we understand that very well.
Pinoso is not a place you just visit. It is a place where you stay. Where time slows down, neighbors know each other, and life feels simple and good.
Where is Pinoso?
Pinoso is located in the southeast of Spain, in the province of Alicante, about 45–55 minutes from Alicante Airport. Murcia city and Murcia-Corvera Airport are also close by. The beaches of the Costa Blanca are around 50 minutes away, while you stay among vineyards, almond fields, and hills.
Thanks to its location at 450–600 meters above sea level, Pinoso has a pleasant microclimate with cool evenings and many hours of sunshine.
Why Pinoso is so popular
Authentic Spain
Pinoso is Spain as many people hope to find it: no high-rise buildings, no boulevards, but a real village with a soul. Local fiestas, a weekly market, small shops, and farmers you actually know. A warm community
New residents are quickly welcomed. We notice this at Casa Rodriguillo too: guests often feel at home very fast.
Living with the seasons
Summer in Pinoso: Temperatures around 30–35°C, Low humidity, Cool evening breeze, Perfect for outdoor living
Winter in Pinoso: Daytime temperatures often 12–18°C (cold nights), Lots of sun and light, Cool but cosy evenings and little rain
Life here feels balanced and comfortable, without extremes.
Nature, wine and outdoor life
The area around Pinoso is ideal for people who enjoy being outdoors:
Walking and cycling routes, Mountain biking and horse riding, Sierra del Carche and Sierra de Salinas
Local wineries such as Bodega Volver, and the Pinoso cooperative and more, the region is known for its powerful Monastrell wines from the DO Alicante.
Culture & Pride
Pinoso has a long history, from prehistoric times to today’s marble and wine production,the church of San Pedro Apóstol, one of the largest church bells in Spain, the Monte Coto marble quarry and old wine cellars beneath houses in the village centre. Many buildings in Spain and abroad are literally made from Pinoso stone.
Gastronomy: local, pure and honest
In and around Pinoso, food is about tradition, simplicity, and good ingredients. No complicated menus, just flavours that make sense and recipes passed down through generations.
What you will find here:
Proper menú del día: honest, filling and affordable, Local products straight from farmers and small producers, Traditional tapas in village bars where everyone knows each other
Seasonal dishes based on what the land offers
Typical specialities:
Arroz con conejo y caracoles, the local rice dish, Gachamiga, especially during fiestas, Local sausages, cheeses and olive oil and Monastrell wines from the region
Very good places to eat nearby include:
El Rincón de Pere y Pepa (Pinoso) – homely, local and loved by residents
Loretta (Jumilla) – modern cooking with regional products
Restaurante Barahonda (Yecla) – gastronomy and wine from their own vineyard
You will also find many small cafés and bars across Pinoso and its hamlets where food is simple and good.
Fiestas and traditions
Pinoso truly comes alive during:
February: separation celebrations from Monóvar with food events
Spring: almond blossom season
Summer: weeks of fiestas with music and parades
August: the village fully focused on celebrations
Many traditions go back centuries and are unique to Pinoso.
Hamlets around Pinoso
Around Pinoso you will find many small hamlets, each with its own atmosphere, small, pure and full of character.
Rodriguillo – the largest hamlet (±200 residents), home to Casa Rodriguillo
Encebras – lively, with its own fiestas and restaurants
Culebrón – on the road to Monóvar, with an old chapel
El Faldar
Monte Cabezo (with the chapel of Nuestra Señora de Fátima)
El Sequé – known for stone shepherd huts
Tres Fuentes, Casas del Pino, Casas de Ibáñez, La Caballusa, Paredón, Lel, Úbeda and Venta de Terros
Casa Rodriguillo & Pinoso
Casa Rodriguillo is located right in the heart of this area and is the perfect base to explore Pinoso and its surroundings. Here you experience peace, space, and the real inland Spain.
Whether you come to relax, explore, or feel if Pinoso suits you, this place stays with you.
Welcome to Pinoso. Welcome to Casa Rodriguillo.