The Best Places on the Costa Cálida
The Costa Cálida, the coast of the Murcia region, lies directly south of the Costa Blanca, yet Northern Europeans often still overlook it. That is exactly what makes it appealing: more authentic, more affordable and with the warmest sea on mainland Spain. Let us take you along its finest places.
The Mar Menor: warm water and wellness
The beating heart of the Costa Cálida is the Mar Menor, the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe. The water is shallow, calm and warms up quickly, so you can swim from early spring until well into autumn. Around the lagoon sit welcoming towns such as San Pedro del Pinatar, Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcazares, popular with families and watersports lovers and known for their therapeutic mud baths.
La Manga del Mar Menor
La Manga is a narrow strip of land around 20 kilometres long that separates the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean. You have beach and water on both sides within easy reach, along with marinas, apartments and a relaxed resort feel. A favourite choice for anyone seeking the sunny beach life.
Cartagena: history by the sea
A little further south lies the port city of Cartagena, with more than two thousand years of history. Its Roman theatre, museums and lively centre make it a special base for anyone wanting to combine culture and city convenience with the coast.
Mazarron and Aguilas: the authentic south
Mazarron and Aguilas form the southern, genuinely Spanish part of the Costa Cálida. Here you will find lovely coves, quiet beaches and life that carries on outside the season. Prices are usually lower than on the Costa Blanca, which makes the region attractive for those seeking space and value for money.
Who is the Costa Cálida for?
The Costa Cálida suits anyone who loves an authentic Spanish atmosphere, a warm sea and sharper prices, and who does not mind the somewhat smaller international community. Want to know how the region compares to the Costa Blanca? Then also read our article setting the two coasts side by side.
Real Estate G. Jimmink works on both the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida and knows the towns of the Murcia region from the inside. Feel free to get in touch and we will look together at which place best matches your wishes.
