Costa Calida
The Costa Calida means ‘Warm Coast’ and is
renowned for its excellent climate and especially warm winters – there
are only two real seasons – Spring and Summer! The average temperature
in January is 23 degrees centigrade and there are less than 40
days of rain per year. The World Health Organisation recently
declared the
province of Murcia to be the cleanest province in Europe due
to its clean air.
The Mar Menor (Small Sea) is formed by a long
strip of land known as LA MANGA, creating this large ‘lagoon’ which provides
very safe and warm bathing (18 degrees in winter!) providing excellent
conditions for all types of water sports. It is also a breeding
ground for shellfish due to its high mineral content, which accounts
for their excellent flavour – and also accounts for the healing
properties of the nearby mud baths.
The area benefits from three different coastlines – the
tranquil, crystal clear waters and sandy beaches of the Mar
Menor itself,
the superb white sandy beaches along the Mediterranean side of
the strip, and around the headland the stunning rugged coast,
renowned
for its scuba diving.
There are many marinas, including the superb
MARINA - Tomas Maestre – situated
on the La Manga Strip. This is now being extended on the Mediterranean
side and will make Tomas Maestre the biggest marina, with the
best services and facilities in the Mediterranean Basin.
The exclusive LA MANGA GOLF development has three 18 hole championship
courses and a wide range of sports facilities, with 7 football pitches
used for training by European leagues, 28 tennis courts, cricket,
squash, swimming pools, and gymnasium. There are also restaurants
and the 5 Star Regency Hyatt Hotel with nightly entertainment and
casino. There are currently over 10 new golf courses under construction
in the area, with others in the planning stages..
SAN JAVIER (MURCIA) Airport is a small but international
airport with flights from Manchester, East Midlands, Stansted,
Gatwick and several other regional airports. It is within a half
hour drive or
less, from our developments. ALICANTE Airport is approximately
an hour’s drive up the
new Motorway and a NEW international Airport at CORVERA, close
to Murcia town,
is due to open in 2007 providing low cost flights to rival Alicante.
This very agricultural area remains unspoilt with virtually no
industry and picturesque villages along the coast including the
lovely traditional fishing villages of LOS NIETOS and CABO de PALOS,
with its marina inlet and wide choice of superb seafood restaurants.
There are several coastal towns with lovely long promenades, weekly
markets and superb restaurants and shops.
The NATIONAL NATURE PARK of CALBLANQUE, one of the most beautiful
parks in the Mediterranean coast, with its mountains and long stretches
of unspoilt golden beaches, is just minutes away by car.
The historic town of CARTAGENA and the beautiful old town of MURCIA
are within easy driving distance offering excellent shopping facilities,
including El Cortes Ingles.
The area has become the place to invest for the discerning purchaser,
with much of the property being purchased by the Spanish.
For Costa
Calida properties please see our Hot Developments page or contact us by e-mail with your specific requirements as this is only a selection of properties available.
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