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The Costa Calida

The Costa Calida is known as the ‘hot coast’ due to the sea temperatures, which usually never fall below 18 degrees. Together with the Costa Blanca, the Costa Calida is part of the ‘Mediterranean zone’, which enjoys year-round sunshine - making it a popular choice with the Spanish and tourists alike. Like the Costa Blanca, the Costa Calida enjoys mild winters and a low rainfall of only around 12 to 17 inches a year.

Situated between the Costa Almeria and Costa Blanca, Costa Calida is fast becoming a favourite spot for Europeans. La Manga on the Mar Menor has been a likened to a ‘Miami coastline’.

Costa Calida is very accessible, as the airport of Alicante is about 100km distant (70 minutes) by fast motorway. There is also a small international airport in Murcia, about 40km away. There are plans to double the size of the airport and turn it into a major international hub. This makes the Costa Calida a central location for those wishing to tour the vast southern coastline.

Compared to its more touristy neighbours, the Costa Calida remains fairly undeveloped; building is restricted around the Golfo de Mazarrón due to the area becoming a breeding ground for tortoises and certain species of eagle. There are also plans to make the area a nature reserve.

Aguilas

Aguilas lies at the southern end of the Golfo de Mazarrón, bordered inland by fields of tomatoes.

The economy of Aguilas is made up mostly by the cultivation of tomatoes, and fishing. Not surprisingly, the town is known for its fine seafood restaurants.

Thanks to its beautiful coastline, Aguilas is becoming increasingly popular with Europeans.

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Calasparra

Calasparra is a traditional Spanish town, which is situated 45km north west of Murcia city. Calasparra is aptly known as the ‘Paradise of the region’. The locally grown rice is world famous.

Calasparra is set in the tranquillity of the mountains alongside the Segura river. Excellent road access from the main cities such as Murcia, Cartagena and Alicante makes it an easy place to travel to and from.

One of the most amazing sites, and popular destinations for tourists is the Sanctuary de la Virgin de la Esperanza. The church is built into the mountainside with stone from the excavation. During the holiday times and on weekends, locals gather alongside the riverbank to socialise and eat as the Sanctuary has numerous communal BBQs for all to use. For children there is a large play area - a location with something for everyone.

For the more adventurous there is river rafting, which includes some white water, there is mountaineering, mountain walks, excellent fishing and hunting. Caves with cave drawings can be found locally with stalactites and stalagmites and beautiful underground caverns.

The market which is held in the town centre on Friday is a must visit. Locally grown fruit and vegetables as well as leather, household goods and clothes are available.

Fortuna

Fortuna is famous for the abundance of its hot springs. Water, scarce in this area, flows freely in Fortuna, giving rise to a number of fountains such as la Higuera, la Cueva Negra or los Baños, thermal springs that were already popular in Roman times and which have today converted Fortuna into an important spa town.

Fortuna's history goes back to Iberian settlements, the remains of which can still be seen in outlying districts such as Caprés, Castillejo or Cortao de las Peñas. The Arab domination of the area is still visible in the Castillico de los Moros (Moors’ Castle). The town's cultural heritage is enriched with the Baroque-style Parish Church of La Purísima, the Convent and the Town Hall (which conserves some beautiful panneaux), all constructed in an aesthetic modernist style. Unusually for this area, the surrounding countryside is covered with water from thermal springs. Visitors can admire the Cortao de las Peñas (two mountains split apart by the movement of the earth), or the Humedal del Ajauque and Rambla Salada, protected wetland areas of great beauty.

Cartagena

Cartagena was founded by the Carthaginians in 227 BC and was Hannibal's capital city on the Iberian Peninsula. Prized for its natural harbour and silver mines, the city is named after Hannibal’s cartage in North Africa.

The city has spent several centuries under Roman domination, and in the old quarter has many Roman ruins. The archaeology museum is actually built on a Roman burial ground and has an excellent collection of Roman artefacts.

Today, Cartagena is a modern industrial city and, at the heart of its old quarter, there is a Naval dockyard. From here, you can take a wonderful boat trip around the harbour, or set off for the Mar Menor and La Manga, which are situated only around 10 minutes’ drive away.

Mar Menor

The Costa Calida's most famous coastal resort is the Mar Menor (‘lesser sea’), which has a broad lagoon of shallow waters (ideal for children), which warm up early in the season and remain at a constant temperature throughout the year. This makes the Mar Menor a popular resort all year round.

With its abundance of hotels and amenities, La Manga or ‘The sleeve’ looks like a diminutive Miami beach.

The high concentration of salt and iodine in the water of the Mar Menor is said to be beneficial to those with skin complaints.

Mazarrón

South of Cartagena on the coast, is Mazarrón, a small town with a very attractive plaza. A former mining town, Mazarrón is renowned for its fine buildings, notable among which are the Mudejar-coffered ceiling of the church of San Andrés, the convent of Las Purísimas and the ruins of Castle Vélez. Economic development at the beginning of the 20th century led to the construction of emblematic modernist buildings in the Murcia region, such as Mazarrón City Hall and the Old Cultural Association.

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Mojacar

Mojacar takes its name from the ancient village, which lies a couple of kilometres back from the sea.

In the 1960's, Mojacar was pretty much a ghost town - but the town’s fortunes changed when the local mayor offered free land to anyone who could build on it within a year. This was a resounding success and attracted many artists.

The beach of Goa in Mojacar is one of the area’s finest, with warm crystal clear waters.

Moratalla

Moratalla is a pretty, inland village, spread around the foot of a fortress. It is characterised by the winding streets of the old town leading up to the castle.

This is a traditional Spanish town with spectacular views of the countryside.

Murcia

Murcia is a large city at the heart of the Segura river valley, the charm and elegance of which has been recognised since the 19^th century, when Augustus Hare wrote: “This would be the only place Adam would recognise if he returned to the Earth.”

Founded by the Moors in the 9th century on the banks of the Rio Segura, Murcia is now an important trading centre. Today it is the commercial area of the region and still retains its old charm.

Murcia’s grand cathedral, the building of which began in 1394, has a variety of styles with strong gothic influences. Nestled in the mountains, this city has unspoilt air and tranquillity - which is unusual for a modern city

Within easy reach of the airport, Murcia is a lively city with all the usual amenities.

For beach lovers

The Costa Calida boasts mile upon mile of beautiful, unspoilt coastline. As well as Percheles, in the area there is La Azohia, the Playa Grande at Bolnuevo, and Cal Negre. If you snorkel or swim with goggles all these beaches have myriads of little fish. Take some bread in the water and they will surround you and nibble your bread and your toes.

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