Los Alcazares:
Los Alcazares has been awarded four EC blue flags for its beaches. Most of the narrow streets lead directly to the 7 kilometres of sandy shore. The nearest shops & restaurants are in the newly completed plaza, which is just a 5-minute walk. Los Alcazares has a wonderful feel about it and with its all year round climate it has something for every season. The town's market day is Tuesday when a wide variety of goods are available. Festivals are an all year round occurrence in the area. Los Alcazares festivals are held at Easter, the second week in August & the middle of October. The historic city of Murcia, is only a 30 minutes drive, its has many designer stores and is charming with its squares & narrow streets. The city of Cartagena is full of fascinating sights & only 15 minutes drive away. They are both well worth exploring for their shops, architecture & history.
The Mar Menor:
Few regions are lucky enough to have a salt-water lagoon beside the Mediterranean Sea. Along its 73 kilometres coastline perimeter there are numerous beaches with crystal clear, shallow water (with a maximum depth of 7 metres) making it very safe for children. The Mar Menor lagoon covers an area of 170 km2, making it the biggest salt-water lake in Europe. In the coolest months the temperature of the water is about 12°C while in August it reaches 30°C. The Mar Menor is listed by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest places on earth. Many people come to the northern end of the Mar Menor to cover themselves in the black mud from the salinas, which is supposed to be full of all sorts of nutrients. With the many cafes & bars dotted along the beach it's a great way to spend the day & soak up the sun.
Flights & Transfers :
Costa Calida is now more accessible than ever with numerous low cost airlines flying into both Murcia (San Javier MJV) & Alicante from all over the UK. There is a 2nd airport planned shortly just outside Murcia city itself. Fly to Murcia (MJV) from the following airports: Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Cardiff, East Midlands, Newcastle, Leeds-Bradford, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Bristol, Blackpool, Southampton, Prestwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Shannon, Dublin, Guernsey & Kent. Most others fly into Alicante which is itself only 45 mins drive away. Fly to Murcia from all over the UK & EIRE on the numerous low cost carriers, and with the resort only a 10 min drive away you won't waste time in a car. A full airport transfer service can be arranged for you from either Murcia or Alicante please enquire for details.
Golf:
The area is very well connected for reaching a vast amount of courses 13 of which are within a 35 minute drive.
La Manga Club, Torre Pacheco, Mosa Trajectum, Roda Golf (NEW), Hacienda Del Alamo, Altorreal Golf, Villamartin, La Marquesa, Greenlands Golf Complex, Real Club De Golf Campoamor, Las Rambles Club De Golf, La Finca and the NEW La Serena Golf Resort, Los Alcázares. This area is a true haven for the golf enthusiast.
Other Activities:
cycles can be hired locally for a small fee. 13 golf course within a 35 minute drive
