With a population of just over 4000 people, Benijofar has grown over the last few years to welcome residents from a broad range of (mainly northern European) countries who combine with the locals to create a truly relaxing and welcoming Mediterranean atmosphere.  That expansion has seen a busy and vibrant social scene develop and there’s a real mutli-cultural feel to the area which is evident in the type and style of the local shops, many of which are owned by and cater for the large ex-pat community.  There is also a large supermarket on the edge of the town as well as plenty of smaller shops of all types including grocers, butchers, bakers, clothes and furniture shops etc.

In the heart of the town you’ll find the Plaza de la Constitucion (the main square), home to a charming church and the centre point for the village with a selection of cafés, bars and restaurants.  A number of walking and bike trails radiate out from the town, including a 4½km route which follows the bank of the Rio Segura. Known as the ‘Path of the Rafaels’, this enchanting route takes you past the historical water wheel and one of the larger of many public parks in the town, the ‘El Secano’. A fantastic picnic area complete with benches, tables and barbecues makes El Secano a perfect spot for families to congregate and relax together before continuing along the trails or simply basking in the year-round Spanish sunshine.  For the more active amongst us, there are sporting and leisure facilities aplenty with a large public sports centre complete with indoor heated pool, a tennis club and a number of gyms to choose from.  Golfers will be spoilt for choice with the La Marquesa course at Ciudad Quesada and the La Finca Golf Resort, both of which are close neighbours to Benijofar whilst the courses at Villamartin, Campoamor, Las Ramblas and the world-class Las Colinas are all within a 15 minute drive.