Imagine waking to the gentle rustle of Mediterranean vegetation, the morning sun warming terracotta-hued earth that stretches across nearly five acres of Spanish countryside. This is your canvas—a rare 19,969m² plot in Pego where ancient orange groves once flourished, now waiting for your vision of a vacation retreat to take root just two minutes from a working Spanish town that still closes for siesta.
Nestled in the Valencia province between mountain ranges and the Mediterranean coastline, this expansive plot offers something increasingly scarce in coastal Spain: space, building rights, and authentic connection to the rhythm of traditional Spanish life. The land sits in Pego's rustic zone with approved building capacity for a substantial 399m² single-family residence—enough for a four or five-bedroom villa with generous terraces, pool area, and guest accommodation. Unlike many coastal properties where neighbors are an arm's length away, here your closest companion might be the occasional rabbit traversing the open land or the distant bells from Pego's historic church marking the hour.
The property's positioning delivers a rare combination for vacation home seekers: rural tranquility without isolation. Pego town center lies two minutes down well-maintained roads, close enough to walk for fresh bread and morning coffee at local cafés where Spanish remains the dominant language and tourists are visitors rather than residents. Yet this accessibility doesn't compromise the profound quiet that defines the location—evenings here are soundtracked by cicadas and the occasional bark of a farm dog, not traffic or crowds.
Pego represents an authentic slice of the Costa Blanca that mass tourism bypassed. The town of 11,000 residents maintains traditional Spanish rhythms—shops close for three-hour lunch breaks, weekly markets overflow with locally grown produce, and annual festivals like the Moors and Christians celebration in June transform streets into theatrical stages. The municipal market sells vegetables picked that morning from the fertile Marjal wetlands, fish caught off Dénia's coast before dawn, and cheeses from mountain farms in the nearby Sierra de Segaria. This is where you'll shop when the villa is complete, filling baskets with ingredients for paella cooked outdoors while guests arrive for long summer weekends.
The Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park borders the property zone, protecting 1,250 hectares of wetlands that create a microclimate keeping temperatures moderate year-round. These protected marshes support over 250 bird species, making the area a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Morning walks or cycle rides along the park's trails become part of the vacation home routine, with possibilities for kayaking through waterways or simply observing the ecosystem that's remained largely unchanged for centuries. The natural park ensures development around your property remains limited, protecting long-term views and environmental quality.
Beach access ranks high for most Mediterranean vacation home buyers, and this plot delivers. Les Deveses beach in Dénia sits ten minutes away—a seven-kilometer stretch of fine sand backed by protected dunes rather than concrete towers. Unlike the crowded beaches of Benidorm or Torrevieja, Les Deveses maintains a local feel even in August, with beach bars serving grilled fish and cold Estrella rather than international menus. The shallow waters and gentle shelving make it ideal for families, while the northern end attracts windsurfers taking advantage of consistent coastal breezes. Own this property and you own proximity to some of the Costa Blanca's most unspoiled coastline.
The land's divisibility into two separate plots (10,347m² and 9,622m²) creates intriguing possibilities. Purchase the full parcel and you could develop one plot while holding the second as an investment, sell it to offset initial costs, or gift it to family members wanting their own Spanish retreat nearby. Alternatively, consider a phased development approach—build your primary residence on one plot, then add a separate guest house or rental villa on the second as finances allow. This flexibility is uncommon in Spain's tightly regulated coastal zones where buildable land continues appreciating.
The existing 16m² farm structure on-site, while basic, provides immediate utility during the planning and construction phases. Use it for secure tool storage, as a temporary shelter when visiting the site, or incorporate it into landscape design as a traditional casita for gardening equipment or pool facilities. The unfenced, fallow condition means you start with a blank slate—no demolition required, no existing structures limiting design options, no vegetation removal costs eating into budgets.
Pego's location in the Marina Alta comarca positions you perfectly for exploring inland Valencia. The medieval town of Xàtiva sits 45 minutes west, its castle offering panoramic views across orange groves to the coast. Valencia city, with its futuristic City of Arts and Sciences and vibrant central market, is 90 minutes north. Alicante airport is 85 kilometers south, with multiple daily connections to London, Amsterdam, Paris, and other European hubs—crucial for vacation home owners making regular visits. The AP-7 motorway provides direct access to the broader Costa Blanca, Barcelona (four hours north), and Murcia (two hours south).
Climate considerations matter for vacation properties, and Pego's microclimate impresses. The surrounding mountains provide shelter from harsh winter winds while the nearby Mediterranean moderates temperature extremes. Summers average 28-30°C with low humidity, winters rarely drop below 10°C, and annual sunshine exceeds 300 days. This climate supports year-round use—spring and autumn arguably surpass summer for outdoor living when temperatures hover in the perfect 20-25°C range and the natural park explodes with wildflowers or autumn colors.
From an investment perspective, buildable plots in established areas with services continue appreciating as Spain's coastal regions densify. Pego has avoided overdevelopment while improving infrastructure, meaning properties here benefit from authentic Spanish character plus modern conveniences. The combination of building rights, size, and location creates strong rental potential once developed—villas in this zone with pools and mountain or natural park views command €1,500-2,500 weekly in peak season, with growing demand for off-season breaks as remote work enables extended stays.
Key features include: Nearly 20,000m² of buildable land in rural zone • Approved construction capacity for 399m² villa • Divisible into two separate plots with individual sale options • 2 minutes from Pego town center with full services • 10 minutes to Les Deveses Mediterranean beaches • Adjacent to Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park • 85km from Alicante airport with international connections • Existing 16m² farm structure on-site • Unfenced fallow land ready for development • Mountain and natural landscape views • Traditional Spanish town with authentic culture • Year-round moderate climate with 300+ sunshine days • Strong rental income potential once developed • Limited development zone ensuring long-term value • Close to Valencia, Xàtiva, and Costa Blanca attractions
This plot represents something increasingly rare in Mediterranean Spain: space to create exactly the vacation home you envision in an area that remains genuinely Spanish. No cookie-cutter urbanization rules, no homeowner association restrictions, no neighbors dictating fence heights or paint colors. Just you, the land, Spanish building codes, and the vision of a place where family gathers, memories form, and the pace of life slows to match the Mediterranean sun.
For international buyers, Spanish property law provides clear ownership rights with straightforward purchase processes. Engaging a local gestor handles paperwork while architects familiar with rural building codes navigate permits. Construction costs in this region average €1,000-1,400 per square meter depending on specifications, meaning a complete project including land purchase could deliver a substantial villa for well under €600,000—competitive compared to completed properties in tourist zones.
This is your opportunity to build a vacation home legacy in authentic Spain, where orange blossoms scent spring air, town festivals feel like family gatherings, and the Mediterranean remains close enough to taste the salt but far enough to escape the crowds. Contact Homestra today to arrange a site visit and begin planning your Spanish retreat on this exceptional Pego plot.
