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Guide
to the Costa Calida in Spain
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The Costa Calida extends along 250km
from the beach of Carolina in Aguilas,
a few kilometres from the province of
Almeria,
to the beach at El Mojon on the
boundary with
Alicante.
This stretch of
Murcian
coastline is blessed with 315 days of
sunshine a year and an average
temperature of 17 degrees. The area
offers a diverse selection of
activities for the visitor including
all manner of water sports, hiking,
hill-climbing and much more.
Encompassed in the Costa Calida are:
Cartegena
with its wealth of archaeological
treasures including a recently
discovered Roman theatre, many museums
and a port who's history spans 3,000
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The Mar Menor
is the
'world's
largest pool'
and sits in
the southeast
of Murcia. It
is a shallow
lagoon of 170
square km with
warm waters
and gentle
winds. It is
known to be
one of the
best places in
Europe to
learn water
sports. First
the
Phoenicians
then later the
Arab Kings
made this
'little sea'
their summer
retreat. The
Mar Menor is
separated from
the
Mediterranean
by a narrow
strip of land
only 22km
wide, called
La Manga
del Mar Menor.
its sandy
beach and
clear waters
have made it
one of the
highest
regarded
resorts on the
Mediterranean.
The beaches
are
complimented
by a huge
range of
hotels,
casinos, golf
courses and
everything a
holiday-maker
could wish
for. A few
minutes away
is
Cabo de
Palos,
a charming
seafront
village with a
unique 19th
century
lighthouse and
two delightful
beaches.
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| The Costa Calida begins at El Mojon, an old fishing village with a superb beach. A short distance from El Mojon you will find the Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar, the most important wetlands in the region of Murcia. Flocks of pink flamigos rest here each year. The salt works here were exploited by the Romans and are a complex network of pools. from here take the road to San Pedro del Pinatar and visit the Casa del Reloj on the San Sebastian Farm. Two kilometres away is Lo Pagan, a town with the largest area of open-area mud baths in Europe. These mud baths are recommended for all kinds of skin complaints. In addition you will find several tranquil beaches, an early morning fish market and ample night-life. |
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Mazarrón and Águilas
Puerto de Mazarrón is a seaside resort town with excellent hotel facilities and a lively nightlife. You must visit the fishing port and the fish auction. The local coastline offers splendid beaches and unspoilt coasts. About 3km from the coast is the town of Mazarrón with some excellent buildings including the Town Hall and several churches. Here too you will find the ruins of Velez Castle.The coastal road takes you southwest to Aguilas, an old Roman fishing port. Hornillo Wharf, where iron was loaded for shipping still stands, a reminder that this was once a 19th century mining town. In the centre of Aguilas you must visit the lovely gardens in the Plaza España, the 19th century Town Hall and the impressive church of San José. In the high part of the old quarter stands the castle of San Juan de Aguilas, built in 1579. At the foot of the castle is the harbour and a typical lighthouse. The coastline here offers excellent diving. |
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