Costa Calida - in depth - Attractions


Costa Calida

Major cities: Murcia, Mazzaron and Puerto de Mazzaron, Cartagena, Mar Menor

250 km of coastline
at least 320 days of sun per year
almond and palm trees
rugged landscape with mountains which extend to the sea's edge
region rich in ancient history including Romans, Moors and pirates

Costa Calida, the warm coast, offers excellent beaches and weather. The region's capital is Murcia, founded in 831 by the Moors, who irrigated the plains around the River Segura. The Manga strip is made up of a huge natural breakwater which creates a massive, warm and shallow lagoon.

Places of interest
Murcia attractive university town; 18th century Cathedral de Maria;
history of silk trade
Mazzaron and
Puerto de Mazzaron		 agricultural area; Puerto de Mazzaron known as the Cornwall of Spain; unspoilt beaches, pretty coves and harbours; fish auction;
ruins of Velez castle; lowest rainfall in Spain
Cartagena 2,300 year old city; 1st century Roman theatre; 13th century church; natural harbour
Mar Menor 'little sea' with a saltwater lake and a Mediterranean shore; mud and clay said to have therapeutic properties; La Manga offers 3 golf courses
Locality Attractions Lifestyle Properties
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