Experience Spain with a holiday home in Costa Calida
The name Costa Calida literally means "warm coast", which might explain its popularity with European holidaymakers. This dramatic region on the coastline of Spain starts at El Mojon and ends at Águilas with many beaches, fishing ports, coves and villages between. With its towering mountain ranges and densely forested national parks, the hinterland is just as appealing. Holiday homes, holiday houses, holiday rentals and holiday apartments are in plentiful supply.
Pristine beaches and lagoons
Water sports enthusiasts will appreciate the placid Mar Menor Lagoon which welcomes learners of all ages thanks to shallow waters. Equipment is easy to rent too. Nearby lies the saltpan of Lo Pagan with its therapeutic and mineral rich water. The mud baths of San Pedro del Pinatar, the salt flats and mills of Coterillo and the wetland reserve of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar are all unique in their own right. Cabo de Palos offers scuba and skin diving options, while cave diving excursions between Cartagena and La Azohia are ideal for spotting the underwater flora and fauna.
The culture of Costa Calida
Gothic forts, Arab medinas, Roman ruins and Renaissance towns such as Lorca, where local specialities such as chorizo are popular with visitors, are to be found throughout the region. Costa Calida's main attractions include the gardens at Águilas, the ancient naval port of Cartagena and the UNESCO designated Levantine Rock Art, as well as the ruins of Velez Castle and the imposing lighthouse at Puerto de Mazarrón. The town of Murcia is a popular destination for holiday rentals, holiday apartments, holiday homes and holiday houses and nearby Bullas is a prominent winemaking area. Tapas, sangria and flamenco bars, as well as nightclubs, abound in Murcia where parties finish at dawn. San Javier hosts a jazz festival, the Peccata Minuta Pop Festival and several flamenco nights, which provide the perfect conclusion to a balmy summer evening. Book your holiday home in Costa Calida today, the "warm coast" awaits.