The accommodation below includes self catering villas and apartments on the coast, but also rural villas and apartments to rent inland where you can enjoy a country setting but never be far from the beach. The region of Murcia, situated between the Community of Valencia, Andalucia and Castilla La Mancha, is excellent for outdoor activities, sport, sunbathing almost all year round thanks to its warm Mediterranean climate and swimming off the many beaches. Murcia offers a healthy diet and one sufficiently varied to keep even the most demanding gastronome satisfied. Murcia also has an international airport - San Javier - 45 km from the capital.
Fact file Capital: Murcia; Coasts: Costa Calida; Coastline: The coast covers some 175 km, from San Pedro del Pinatar to Aguilas; Oceans/Seas: Mediterranean Sea; Mountains: Murcia is one of the most arid regions in Spain. Although not one of the most mountainous, there are hilly, wooded areas in the interior, which are known as the “Spanish Switzerland"; Climate: Dry, warm in summer and mild in winter.
Don’t miss Murcia’s capital city (also called Murcia); the cathedral; Murcia’s casino (Romea theatre); Cartagena; Mula; Caravaca; Mazarron, Mar Menor
Good for walking, climbing, pot holing, horse riding, biking, canoeing, trekking, rafting, Golf (Altorreal, Torre Pacheco, La Manga Club, Mosa)
Travel Guide to Murcia