Activities in Murcia Murcia is relatively untouched by the mass tourism industry and is a natural delight. It is not overcome with bars and restaurants though these can be found in Puerto de Mazarron and around the golf courses. The scenic routes across the Algarrobo range are delightful, with rabbits, partridges and foxes roaming and providing a natural habitat for kestrels and other raptors.
The mountain areas are abundant with wild thyme, rosemary and lavender, which can be found complimenting many local dishes. Mazarron is famous for its wonderful seafood dishes: mouth watering dishes of bonito fish and noodles, peppers, garlic, sauté tomatoes and aniseed.
The Costa Calida begins at El Mojon, an old fishing village with a superb beach. Nearby, is the Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar. It is in these wetlands that flocks of pink flamingos rest each year. Next town over is Lo Pagan, a town with the largest area of open-area mud baths in Europe, recommended for all kinds of skin complaints.
Along the road are picturesque villages like La AzohÃa, Cabo de Palos and El Portús, close to Cartagena, and protected nature areas such as the Cabo Cope Regional Nature Reserve and the Calblanque Nature Reserve. | Water Sports in Murcia The Mar Menor is a shallow lagoon with warm waters and gentle winds, and a perfect place to learn water sports. La Manga del Mar Menor caters to holidaymakers and has a sandy beach and clear waters that have made it one of the best regarded resorts on the Mediterranean. Casinos, golf courses, bars and restaurants and every other tourist facility are available here.
All manner of water sports are available in Mar Menor: sailing, catamaranning, canoeing, swimming, water-skiing, jet-skiing, fly surfing, windsurfing, amongst others are available, complete with lessons for beginners.
There is a complete array of sports available: hiking (photographic, history and archaeology routes), pony-trekking, mountain-biking, rock-climbing, trekking, and rafting.
Local companies specialize in helping visitors to the region pursue and expand their interests, and a stunning array of options is available: potholing routes through caves of exceptional interest, horseback riding, rural activities, white water canoeing, cave-diving, deep-sea diving, paragliding, hang-gliding; even the distillation of aromatic plants and the extraction of their scents, not to mention the production of cakes and cheeses. |
 Exploring MurciaThe waters are wonderfully unpolluted and perfect for sub aqua activities with clear views of the Mediterranean flora and fauna such as sea bass, moray and moonfish. The people are gentle and helpful, the whole region is well worth taking the time to explore and the good living is to be enjoyed. The Costa Calida is one of the healthiest places on earth to be. The area is sheltered against Meseta winds making the temperature pleasant throughout the whole year.
Visitors in search of the more usual facilities are well taken care of. Puerto de Mazarrón caters to holidaymakers with splendid beaches and a beautiful coastline. The port and fish auction make for an interesting outing. Aguilas, an old Roman fishing port, has a more historical aspect, with lovely gardens in the Plaza España, the 19th century Town Hall and the impressive church of San José. In the high part of the old quarter stands the castle of San Juan de Aguilas, built in 1579. At the foot of the castle are the harbour and a typical lighthouse.
Colourful festivals take place throughout the year. Among the many manifestations are Carnival, Easter, Moors and Christians, Grape Harvest and the Flamenco style Mine Song Festival; all with full and hearty participation of the local inhabitants.
A trip to the Costa Calida is well worth it. The stunning beaches in Murcia alone will make your holiday. The warm waters of Mar Menor and the Mediterranean make this region of Spain perfect for snorkeling, swimming, paragliding, windsurfing, and scuba diving in Costa Calida. To rejuvenate your spirit, Lo Pagan's mud bathes and thermal spas in Murcia are ideal. You will walk away from your villa in Murcia wondering when the next time you can get away will be. Thank you for exploring the Murcia Tourist Information Guide. |
