Area Guide - Introducing Murcia Region and the Costa Calida coastline

Until recently the Costa Calida coastline was largely unheard of to those living outside Spain.  While the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol saw a huge increase in foreign tourists, ex-pats and investors, the Costa Calida was one of Spain’s best kept secrets.  However with the opening up of its airport (Murcia, San Javier) to international flights, and the construction of a motorway down from Alicante, the Costa Calida and the Murcia region was ‘discovered’.  Now it is charming foreign visitors with its warmth, scenery, history and culture.  Unlike other parts of Spain this is an area which really feels like Spain, where traditions continue and co-exist happily alongside careful development and investment.  Here you are uniquely placed - a short drive to beach, city, sport and culture.

The region of Murcia is located on the South-East corner of the Iberian Peninsula, between the regions of, Andalusia, Castile-La Mancha and Valencia, where it occupies an area of 11,317 km2.  It borders the province of Albacete in the North, the province of Alicante in the East, the provinces of Granada, Albacete and Almería in the West, and the Mediterranean in the South-East.  Murcia region is the ninth largest of the Spanish autonomous communities.   

The area has a mixture of mountains, plateaus, dry river beds, valleys, fertile plains and farming lowlands.  Also a significant contributor to the landscape is the Segura river basin, which creates the perfect conditions for Murcia’s market garden, where a plethora of fine fruit and vegetables are grown.  These combine to create an environment that is both diverse and spectacular. 

The region is a favourite holiday destination for both national and foreign tourists.  There are endless beautiful beaches, dramatic coastal cliffs, imposing mountain ranges, and fascinating cities with unique histories and cultures to explore.  Murcia region enjoys more than 3,000 hours of sunshine each year, the summers are long and hot, the winters short and mild.

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