Date Published: 07/02/2025

Beautiful, natural, peaceful: Discover the town that is the cheapest place to buy a house in Murcia

Nestled in the heart of Murcia’s picturesque countryside, there’s a hidden gem where tranquillity meets affordability…

As a general rule, house prices in Spain only tend to go in one direction, and it’s not down. But even so, there is one charming little town in the hills of the Region of Murcia that offers a slower pace of life, surrounded by lush vineyards and a strong sense of community that also happens to be the cheapest place to buy a house in the Region.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional village house, a countryside retreat, or a budget-friendly holiday home, here’s where you can enjoy a relaxed, high-quality lifestyle in Murcia for less…

Located in the northern part of the Region of Murcia, Jumilla is a town that offers more than just its gastronomical charm and Monastrell grapes. Jumilla caters for all. Visitors are offered a balance of natural beauty and entertainment, enshrined in rich history and culture. Meanwhile, those looking to stay long term will be treated to low-cost living, plenty of sun and an excellent quality of life.

Affordability & lifestyle

It is no surprise that 2024 witnessed a sharp increase in second-hand house prices across Spain, including Murcia (+14.78%), mainly due to favourable interest rates and lending conditions, thus increasing buyer competition.

The good news is Jumilla remains the most affordable municipality to purchase property in Murcia, and by some considerable margin. Pricing per square metre stands at a favourable €738, in comparison to €2,271 in San Javier for instance, which is near the other end of the scale.

Jumilla is well connected to nearby cities such as Alicante, Murcia, Cartagena and even Valencia a bit further north, so you’re never far from large urban centres, even while being ensconced in the peace and quiet of the countryside. This makes Jumilla the ideal location for retirees and those wanting to raise a family.

And it’s not just buying a house where Jumilla offers great value for money. It is also the most affordable place in the Region for tenants to find long-term rentals.

Festivals, history and culture

The Fiesta de la Vendimia (Wine Harvest Festival) is when the town truly comes alive. Celebrated in August/early September to honour Jumilla’s wine-making traditions, the town is awash with entertainment, live music, and crisp white clothing that ends up red!

For those less enthused by gastronomy, don’t worry. Jumilla has an abundance of historical and cultural activities. The Museum Of Ethnography showcases minerals, fossils and footprints of prehistoric animals, while the Castillo de Jumilla, a fortress built in 1461, is a must-see and highlights deep Roman, Iberian and Medieval legacies.

Visitors also mustn’t miss the Passion Week of Jumilla, acknowledged as having a significant national interest during the Easter Holy Week and where you have the chance to see parades from the Franiscan origin dating back more than four centuries of history. Las Fiestas de San Isidro is another celebration held annually in May, a festival saturated with traditional music, dance and smiles.

A treat for nature lovers

For outdoor enthusiasts, Jumilla has lots to offer in the way of nearby parks, hiking trails and nature reserves to explore, such as the Sierra de La Cingla and Sierra de La Pedrera.

Overall, Jumilla’s unique beauty accompanied by its affordability, entertainment and culture make it an ideal destination for visitors and settlers. Those wanting an affordable, laid-back lifestyle away from the crowds need look no further. Jumilla could be the perfect place for you!

For more news, events and local information, go to the home page of Jumilla Today

Address

Plaza del Rollo, 1 30520 JUMILLA

Tel: 968 780237 / 663 300779

Oficina de Turismo Jumilla

The tourist office in the centre of Jumilla is easily found by driving straight into the centre of the town along the Avenida de Murcia and following the signposts. The tourist office is alongside the Parque de Don Albano Martínez Molina, where there are a number of parking spaces.

Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has become internationally famous over recent decades due to the quality of the wines produced in the municipality, and wine tourism has begun to attract visitors from other parts of Spain and the rest of Europe.

The tourist office is happy to provide a range of maps and leaflets showing the different bodegas which can be visited within the municipality. Some of these form part of the Rutas del Vino de Jumilla, the Jumilla wine route, and can either be visited as a guided tour or sell their produce directly to the public.(see feed below for more details)

However, the town and the surrounding countryside have plenty of other attractions for visitors, and the popularity of Jumilla wines is leading more and more people to discover other facets of the tenth largest municipality in Spain.

Jumilla Tourist Office

These include the spectacular countryside and birdlife in the Sierra del Carche, the historic remains which range from cave paintings and a Roman mausoleum to the castle, the Iglesia de Santiago, the Town Hall and the Teatro Vico, and the gastronomy: rich stews are accompanied not only by the wines of the area but also by Jumilla pears, which also enjoy Denomination of Origin status.

Tourism in Jumilla is not as seasonal as it is in the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia, but the town is at its liveliest during the fiestas in Holy Week and the August Fair, which incorporates the grape harvest celebrations and the Moors and Christians parades.

The Altiplano of the Region of Murcia, which consists of the municipalities of Jumilla and Yecla, is only just over an hour by car from the Mar Menor, Cartagena, Mazarrón, Torrevieja and Alicante, and anyone wishing to visit real inland Spain and world-class wineries is advised to include Jumilla in their schedule.