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Museo Arqueológico Etnológico Gratiniano Baches
Municipal archaeology and ethnography museum presenting local finds and traditions, ideal for understanding the area's roots and daily life.
Buses from Madrid to Pilar de la Horadada run on average 26 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 235 miles (379 km) distance in 5h 55m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
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Municipal archaeology and ethnography museum presenting local finds and traditions, ideal for understanding the area's roots and daily life.
Exhibition venue hosting rotating contemporary art and cultural displays in a central civic setting, popular for local creative programming.
Municipal cultural center with temporary art shows and heritage displays, useful for discovering current local artists and community projects.
Popular sandy beach and promenade area with calm waters, making it one of the municipality's best-known places for walking and seaside views.
Broad urban beach by Torre de la Horadada, loved for its family atmosphere, promenade, and easy access to local coastal scenery.
Scenic seaside walk linking beaches, coves, and viewpoints. A top local route for sunsets, sea breezes, and easy strolling.
Arroz y costra is a festive baked rice with rabbit, chicken, sausage and an egg crust, traditional across Alicante and Murcia and popular in local family meals.
Caldero is a coastal rice dish cooked in rich fish stock, linked to nearby Mar Menor fishing traditions and commonly enjoyed around this part of the coast.
Arroz a banda is rice cooked in seafood broth and served with fish or allioli, a classic Alicante coast dish valued for its deep Mediterranean flavor.
Well-regarded restaurant in Torre de la Horadada known for rice dishes, seafood and a polished Mediterranean setting near the coast.
Established seaside restaurant in Torre de la Horadada, popular for paella, fish and relaxed dining with sea views.
Traditional local venue appreciated for Mediterranean cooking, tapas and rice dishes in a casual atmosphere.
Moderate for the Costa Blanca: dining is reasonable, local buses are cheap, and summer stays cost more near the beach than in similar inland towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for very good service. Taxis are usually rounded up. In cafes, small change is enough.
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Pilar de la Horadada Ayuntamiento -> Pilar de la Horadada Town Hall, Pilar de la Horadada
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Most Madrid to Pilar de la Horadada buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Pilar de la Horadada, C. Concejal Emilio Tarraga (Parque 30 de julio) station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Pilar de la Horadada bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Pilar de la Horadada, C. Concejal Emilio Tarraga (Parque 30 de julio) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pilar de la Horadada, C. Concejal Emilio Tarraga (Parque 30 de julio): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Check bus stations information for Madrid and Pilar de la Horadada, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.