Lomas de Cabo Roig: sea views among the hills of Orihuela Costa
Lomas de Cabo Roig is a residential area located in the south of the province of Alicante, in the Comunidad Valenciana, within the Vega Baja del Segura district. It forms part of Orihuela Costa (municipal area of Orihuela) and, as its name indicates, sits on the hills or slopes of Cabo Roig, slightly inland but with excellent views of the Mediterranean. It is a modern, quiet area in full growth. In this guide we go over its most relevant facts: population, economy, festivals, tourism and gastronomy.
General information
Being a residential area —and not an independent municipality— Lomas de Cabo Roig does not have its own official INE figures. It forms part of Orihuela Costa, which as a whole exceeds 26,000 registered inhabitants. The area has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with numerous newly built homes, and has a notable proportion of permanent residents. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and many of its homes offer views of the sea and even of La Manga del Mar Menor. It lies a few minutes from the beaches and about 30 minutes from Alicante-Elche and Corvera (Murcia) airports.
Demographics and nationalities
The character of Lomas de Cabo Roig is markedly international, with a good mix of nationalities and numerous permanent residents. The split by sex is balanced, with an approximate percentage of 50% men and 50% women. Among the most present nationalities, the following stand out:
- Britons and Irish, very numerous groups.
- Residents from northern Europe (Scandinavians, Germans, Belgians).
- Spanish population, both permanent and second-home.
This mix, combined with the high proportion of residents who live here all year round, means that services stay active outside the summer season too.
Economy
The economy of Lomas de Cabo Roig revolves around three great pillars:
- Residential tourism: the area's driving force, with a very dynamic property market and numerous new-build developments.
- Retail and hospitality: a new shopping centre with restaurants and supermarkets, as well as the nearby Centro La Fuente, about 2 km away.
- Golf and leisure: the proximity to the golf courses generates significant service activity.
Emergency and home security services
Lomas de Cabo Roig is made up of numerous urbanisations —apartments, bungalows and villas, many of them recently built— with a mix of permanent residents and second homes. That is why reliable locksmith services are especially necessary in the area. It is very common for owners who spend periods away to return and find the door jammed, or for incidents to arise with keys inside the house after arriving on holiday.
Our emergency door opening service covers Lomas de Cabo Roig and the whole of the surroundings of Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja, with on-call locksmiths available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. By day or in the early hours, in high season or in winter, there is always a professional ready to act quickly on openings of homes, apartments, bungalows, villas, storerooms, lock changes and armoured doors, a service greatly valued by the large international community that lives in the area all year round.
Festivals and traditions
Being a young and very international enclave, Lomas de Cabo Roig combines Spanish traditions with the social life of the community:
- Summer festivals and open-air dances around the urbanisations.
- Cultural activities such as live concerts and exhibitions.
- Celebrations from the international calendar, keenly experienced by the British and Irish community.
Tourism: what to visit
Lomas de Cabo Roig offers quiet tourism, with the beach, the golf and the sea views a step away:
- The blue-flag beaches and coves of the surroundings: Cabo Roig (La Caleta), Cala Capitán, Aguamarina and La Zenia.
- The Marina de Cabo Roig, with its watchtower and its boating leisure offer.
- The nearby golf courses: Villamartín, Las Ramblas, Campoamor and Las Colinas.
- The large Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, a few minutes away, and the magnificent panoramic views of the Mediterranean from the hills.
Gastronomy
The gastronomic offer of Lomas de Cabo Roig is as varied and international as its population. Here coexist:
- The Mediterranean rice dishes and fish and the arroz con costra of the Vega Baja.
- The fresh produce of the sea, the star of the restaurants of Cabo Roig and Campoamor.
- A wide presence of international cuisine (British, Irish, Italian), a reflection of the diversity of its residents.
Other points of interest
The name of Lomas de Cabo Roig refers precisely to its location on the hills that rise beside the rocky outcrop of Cabo Roig, which gives many of its homes splendid sea views. It is one of the most recently and rapidly developed areas of Orihuela Costa, with modern urbanisations, green areas and all services to hand. Its combination of tranquillity, closeness to the sea and to the golf, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere makes it one of the most sought-after areas of the coast. A place where having trustworthy 24-hour locksmiths brings the peace of mind that residents and second-home owners deserve all year round.