Historic Boutique Hotel in Protected Natural Park...
RUSTIC
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RECREATION •
OTHERS
2 ha | Murcia
650.000 EUR
685.954,00 USD
Description
A unique opportunity to acquire a thriving rural hotel, full of charm, history, and growth potential, nestled in a 2-hectare protected natural setting in the southeast of Spain.
🔗 www.molinodelrio.com (Do not contact via web, only by phone or owner mail, thanks)
📍 10 km from Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia Region (Spain)
📞 Contact: +34 669 636 833 (Direct owner www.demerime@gmail.com – Confidential sale due to ongoing business)
🏡 Property Overview
El Molino del Río is a fully operational rural tourism complex, built around a beautifully restored 16th-century flour mill, located in a Special Environmental Protection Area on the banks of the Argos River. Surrounded by organic walnut groves and fruit trees, at the foot of the Gavilán mountains, it is an oasis of peace just 1 hour from the coast and 2 hours from Alicante Airport.
• Total land area: 21,042 m² (2+ hectares)
• Built area: 1,035 m²
• Accommodation: 9 family-style rooms/apartments (30 beds), plus an additional house and guest room
• Other features: On-site restaurant, meditation/yoga/event room (100 m²), reception area, and Old brewery warehouse (140m2 )
🧭 Strategic Location
• 10 km from Caravaca de la Cruz, one of the 5 Holy Cities of Christianity (pilgrimage destination)
• 3 km from the nearest village (Benablón)
• 1 hr from Murcia Airport, 2 hrs from Alicante
• Excellent road connections; close to coastal towns with large expat communities
💡 Business Highlights
• Family-run and profitable, operated with no advertising—100% word-of-mouth and repeat guests
• Popular for: family tourism, international visitors, health retreats, yoga/meditation events, small weddings
• Proven synergy between nature, gastronomy, events, and wellness
• Untapped potential in:
◦ Event marketing (weddings, retreats)
◦ Corporate wellness tourism
◦ Marketing to the expat and digital nomad communities
• Located in a LEADER/FEADER investment zone: up to 45% in non-refundable tourism grants available
🏰 Historical Value
Originally owned by Templar and Santiago Military Orders, the mill dates back to the early 1500s. Fully restored in 1998 under a sustainable rural development initiative by a Swedish-Spanish couple.
🎯 Ideal Buyer Profiles
• Eco-conscious entrepreneurs seeking a lifestyle business
• Hospitality investors targeting unique boutique hotels in Southern Europe
• Wellness/event companies looking for a permanent nature-based venue
• Foreigners seeking a second residence with business potential in Spain
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