The Costa Calida
Please find below information about the success factors of the Costa Calida. <climate> <beaches> <mud baths> <watersports> <remaining entertainment> THE CLIMATE The region between Alicante and Murcia or the southern part of the Costa Blanca and the northern part of the Costa Calida is a small paradise of mild temperatures. The hilly hinterland protects this area against the wind of the Meseta, through which the temperatures are the entire year pleasant to name: in wintertime about 16 until 22 degrees Celcius and in summertime not too warm with a temperature of about 30 degrees Celcius. Besides the sun shines more than 300 days per year and the humidity is very low. This results in a perfect combination of sea, subtropical climate, many light and clean air. On top of this the presence of salt lakes and stretches of pinewoods add to the healthy surroundings. All these elements together have an amazingly favorable effect on your health. Complaints as consequence of rheumatism, gout or lung trouble can decrease substantially through the climatic influence of this region. In short, here you will find the best and healthiest climate of Spain. Recently the World Healths Organization (WHO) declared the province of Murcia having the cleanest air in Europe. Please find below a graph which shows the climate data of Murcia and surroundings.
Please click here for the current weather in Murcia. <to top> <climate> <mud baths> <watersports> <remaining entertainment> BEACHES Along the coast of the Costa Calida are many beautiful beaches, both naturally as artificial constructed. They are considerable calmer than the beaches along the northern situated Costa Blanca and the southern situated Costa del Sol. The water along the Costa Calida is very clear what attracts many sportsdivers. Please find below a selection of beaches from Águilas till Cabo Roig. A warm wind in combination with the little depth of the water results in a pleasant temperature of the water (about 4 degrees higher than the water of the Mediterranean). It is already in the preseason pleasant of temperature. These circumstances make the Mar Menor very popular to practice a wide range of watersports. On all beaches along the Mar Menor all facilities regarding watersports are present: rental of equipment and classes. 
The Mar Menor has many beautiful beaches with water of very little depth which are not yet crowded by the mass tourism. Along the entire coastline there are rental possibilities for parasols and sunbeds, kiosks for refreshments and fastfood and at walking distance restaurants of different classes. La Manga The Mar Menor is divided from the Mediterranean by a spit of land of 22 kilometres long, called La Manga del Mar Menor. The sandy beaches along this spit are between 100 and 800 meters wide and have clear waters. These circumstances make La Manga a paradise between two seas. At these beaches are many nautical clubs located where all possible watersport can be practised. The beaches are very busy with several kiosks and beachstands. San Pedro del Pinatar This village has a long and popular beach which is, because of its size, still very tranquil. There are no facilities like kiosks and rental of watersport equipment, only a lifeguard is present. Cabo Roig This is a very small and beautiful beach which is very popular among tourists and local population. Beachstands and rental facilities (parasols and sunbeds) are present. <to top> <climate> <beaches> <watersports> <remaining entertainment> MUD BATHS The Mar Menor (especially in the vicinity of Loan Pagán) offers the largest therapautic open air mudbath of Europe. The mud is well-known for its many minerals what stimulates the healing process. A mudbath treatment is recommended for skin problems, rheumatism, arthritis, throat infections and rehabilitation. 
The waters of the Mar Menor are rich in minerals as magnesium, calcium, sodium, iodine, bromide and fluoride. This water in combination with a mudbath is very effective against arthritis and rheumatism. Specialized residences offer advanced treatments, like a hydromassage bath, all under supervision of medical specialist.
<to top> <climate> <beaches> <mudbaths> <remaining entertainment> WATERSPORTS All possible watersports can be practised along the Costa Calida. Find below a survey of watersport clubs which are situated on the Mar Menor. At these clubs all kind of equipment can be rented and courses offered by professional instructors can be taken. 
Southern Mar Menor
Club de Regatas “Mar Menor-Los Urrutias” C/. Mayor, s/n 30368 Los Urrutias, Cartagena telephone: 968 134 867 / fax: 968 134 438
Los Alcázares
San Pedro del Pinatar
Large aquapark with many pools,
chutes, rapids etc.
Situation: Torrevieja (60 km from Mosa) Opened from June – September website: www.aquopolis.es Indiana Bill 
Large indoor children's playground (up to 12 years). Situation: Torrevieja (60 km from Mosa) all year round open www.torreviejachildrenssoftplay.com Rio Safari Elche 
Safari park with among others lions, hippos, panthers, monkeys, giraffes, crocodiles. Further a show with seals. The day can be completed with a visit at the open air pool with large chutes.
Situation: between Santa Pola and Elche (75 km from Murcia). All year round open. Telephone: 968 638 288 Terra Mitica 
Large amusement park with shows for all ages. Situation: Benidorm (150 km from Murcia) Open: April – October + weekends during March/November/December website: www.terramiticapark.com Aqualandia 
Large aquapark with among others the
longest and steepest chutes from Europe.
Situation: Benidorm (150 km from Murcia) Open: May - October website: www.aqualandia.net Mundomar 
Large park with many animals from the sea (among others dolphins, seals, sea lions, penguins) and exotic animals (among others parrots, flamingos, tropical birds). Further various shows, a dolphinarium and large children's playground. Certainly worth visiting. Situation: Benidorm (150 km from Murcia) All year round open website: www.mundomar.es <climate> <beaches> <mud baths> <watersports> <remaining entertainment> The information displayed on this page "The Costa Calida" is available in the majority of the accomodation. to top home accomodation Brings you back at the selection of apartments and villas. the region of Murcia Here you will find a description of the cities Murcia, Alicante and Cartagena and information about fiëstas, markets and culinary matters which make these cities a success. Further a number of nature reserves, which are situated in this area, are described. travel information / tickets / car rental Here you will find information about the on-line booking of airline tickets and car rental.
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This is a small fishermen village where during sunny days lots of local people come to the beaches to enjoy the water. The beaches are not very long because of the many small bays. The water in these bays is very clean and clear. The sandy beaches are also very clean and they offer a wide range of watersports like diving and snorkeling. At the beach there are many kiosks located where cold drinks and delicacies can be bought. 
