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Beaches
It all so easy to enjoy the golden sands and clear clean sea that the Costa Calida has to offer. Starting with the search for the chosen spot is all so important, plant the umbrella, make home for the cool box and lay the towel, marking your territory your place! Whether it be sitting and not doing anything other than relax and recharge, listening to the sounds of the wave caressing the shore while drifting in and out of a dreamy nap, taking a stroll, building sandcastles with the children or grandchildren, playing a game of racket ball or volleyball, reading a favourite novel or simply passing the hours people watching, you are guaranteed a wonderful time.
During the summer months in the larger of the coastal towns Chiringuitos (beach bars) are erected, some smaller than others, some discreet, some playing music and others that are so peaceful that you just sit back on the shore and listen to the calming sounds of the Mediterranean. Try them all until you find a favourite!!!
If you are looking for something a little more adventurous, Kite Surf is the newest sport to hit the Costa�s, on any given day when the wind is slightly higher than your normal hairdryer speed you will find the enthusiasts flying high above the waves of the Mediterranean bouncing along the sea with finesse. The combination of surfing and kite flying is an energetic sport and is equally exciting for the spectators. There are kite surf instructors and clubs if you wanted to enrol in some beginner�s lessons, ask those already taking part in the sport to find out who can teach you.
Remember to apply plenty of high factor sun cream before setting out for a day on the beach, the Spanish sun during the summer months can be very strong, you will also find as the famous saying goes "Only Mad Dogs and English men go out in the mid day sun" that between 1pm and 4pm the beaches are less crowded as the Spanish go home to eat and siesta in this time, perhaps a good lead to follow.
The Blue flag of water and beach quality flies over the beaches of the Costa Calida. The sun shines over the Mediterranean for almost 3000 hours a year, creating sensational and often dramatic sunrises and sunsets. Aguilas The Costa Calida has a wealth of charming beach resorts, Aguilas in the most southern tip of the Murcian Region is just 20 minutes from Lorca. The coastal areas covers a total of 35km, overlooked by the beautiful castle of San Juan de Juan de Aguilas. Other than the 35 coves stretching the sandy coastline, roman remains can still be found including baths dating from 1st to 4th century. Opposite the breakwater of El Hornillo, lies the Isle of El Fraile, a small island covered with rocky slope sea bottoms and seaweed colonies, ideal for those interested in diving. The climate for this region is incredible, with approx 3200 hours of sunlight and an average temperature of 25.2c makes this an ideal paradise for nautical tourism. The town of Aguilas still conserves its seafaring tradition and the long standing tourist industry. With a good choice of sailing and diving clubs you can choose courses with qualified teachers from light sailing boat courses to diving classes.
Calabardina situated 10 minutes north from Aguilas is a much smaller village with pretty streets, popular with scuba divers and water sports and a public slipway for small boat launches. The beach is suitable for small children and is lined with palm trees.
- Larga
- Cala Blanca
- Los Hierros
- Cala Lena
- Cala De la Gruta
- Junquera
- Cuartel del Ciscar
- Cala Honda
- El Fiscal
- San Pedro
- Bano de las Mujeres
- Calnegre
The Murcian coast line is famous for diving and is probably the best diving area along the Mediterranean. The nautical resort of the Mar Menor provides you with all opportunities to hire equipment and take classes. The Saltwater Lagoon has favourable conditions for taking part in aquatic sports with approximately 315 days of sunshine per year and average temperatures of 18c. Through out the year choose from over 20 different water sports to learn or improve, from jet skiing, sailing to diving or surfing. To discover the real underwater experience, five miles north of the Cabo de Palos is the Islas Hormigas Marine reserve. The main purpose of the reserve being protection, regeneration and development in the interest of the fishermen also offering diving and environmental education. The bottom of the sea bed is full of coral and sea life.