Costa Calida

The Warm Coast

The Costa Cálida (note the accent, the emphasis is on the second syllable!), is how the long stretch of Spanish coastline in the province of Murcia is often referred to.

The coast stretches for over 200 kilometres and is known as the warm coast (Cálida is the Spanish word for "warm") due to its unique local climate which sees slightly higher temperatures and less rainfall in comaprison to neighbouring areas.

Costa Cálida runs from the southern area of Águilas, just outside of Almeria running the length of Murcia, north upwards towards El Mojon which borders the province of Alicante, encompassing the coastal resorts of Cartagena and Mazarron along the way. The northern section of the Costa Cálida contains the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe, known as the Mar Menor or the "little sea". It is protected from the Mediterranean by an area of land known as La Manga. Both Mar Menor and La Manga have proved to be popular locations for much of the areas tourism and property industries.

Costa Calida Information

• Costa Calida Schools - find out about local schools in the Myurcia region.
• Costa Calida Restaurants - discover the best places to eat out, from tapas to
• Costa Calida Golf - the best golf courses in the region
• Costa Calida Hotels - where to stay, inexpensive aparthotels to luxury 5 star hotels
• Costa Calida Beaches - miles of sandy beaches