Murcia - Costa Calida Holiday rentals

Make a holiday rental, home or villa in Murcia, Spain your home away from home

The coast of Murcia on Spain’s Costa Calida, has 200km of beaches on both the Mediterranean and Menor seas. The varied landscapes of the region have made Murcia a unique holiday destination, where lush valleys interrupt desolate deserts, and modern beach resorts like La Manga neighbour small traditional fishing villages. A Murcia villa also offers the opportunity to explore the long history of the area, with Greek, Cartheginian, Roman and Moors architecture and places of interest.

Places to holiday in Murcia, Spain

The beach resorts of Cartegena and Mar Menor are both a beach and watersport haven. With the unique natural salt water lagoon and double sided beach, Mar Menor caters for the windsurfing and sailing communities, as well as providing completely safe swimming for small children. Located around Cartegena and Mar Menor are the resorts of La Manga Club, Loz Alcazares and the Polaris World Resort. La Manga is the world’s finest sport and leisure resorts, with some of the best luxury villas in Murcia, end endless facilities for golf, tennis, squash, crazy golf, pitch and putt golf, mountain biking, go karting, walking and all water sports.

Lorca is a town of contrasts, with rich heritage combined with a modern commercial centre, an 8km coastline and dramatic mountains. The town’s skyline is dominated by the hilltop castle, but there are also Roman villas, churches, palaces and a rich collection of art to be seen here.

Things to do in Murcia, Spain

No holiday to Murcia should overlook the baroque Cathedral de Santa Maria, the most impressive monument in Murcia. The city if Murcia is also home to the Almudi Palace and Castle of Monteagudo.

The mountains in Murcia often reach right down to the sea. Therefore taking a Murcia rental property not only provides fantastic access to the famous beaches, but also the hiking, biking and nature reserves of the hills, giving far more flexibility, freedom and privacy than any Murcia hotel.

Whatever your preference of beach holiday, the Costa Calida provides large fine sandy beaches, small secluded coves, sheer cliffs and rocky shores from which to anchor a boat or take a swim.

Weather in Murcia, Spain

With an average annual temperature of 18°C, Murcia is a perfect place to rent a holiday villa at any time of the year. Last minute holidays to Murcia in the winter offer walking, golf and a base to explore the rich heritage and delicious cuisine of Murcia. Average temperatures in the winter are around 11°C, and summers can see highs of almost 40°C.

Flights to Murcia, Spain

Alicante Airport (ALC), San Javier Airport (MJV) and Almeria Airport (LEI) are all within 150km of Murcia, and which one is best depends on which Murcia property you wish to rent. Cheap flights to Murcia land daily in these three airports, leaving from 26 UK airports.