About the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida & Almeria

The Costa Calida

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The Costa Calida, or “Warm Coast”, lies in the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula between the Costa Blanca to the north and the Costa Almeria to the south and has a total of 250 kilometres of coastline, beaches, rugged landscape and mountains.  It starts from El Mojon in the north through La Manga and Mazarron and stretches right down to Aguilas in the south.

The area includes the Mar Menor (Little Sea), a huge saltwater lagoon that is separated from the Mediterranean, with over 170 square kilometers of shallow water.

Weather in the Costa Calida is very mild (and well known for it), making it an ideal destination for holiday makers in both the summer and winter months.  The Costa Calida and its surrounding areas are sheltered by hills and high mountains allowing for a kind of micro climate.  This limits rainfall and, as a result, the region enjoys sunshine for in excess of 320 days per year.

The sun is at its hottest during the summer, with temperatures rarely falling below 30°C (86°F).  Whereas the typically very mild winters, boast averages of around 18°C (64°F).

The Costa Calida is surrounded by nature parks including the Regional Park of the Salinas of San Pedro del Pinatar which was declared a National Park in 1985 and has lots of different flora and fauna in this unique environment, including flamingos.  There is also the Calblanque Regional Park situated between Cartagena and La Manga.  This was declared a Regional Park and comprises 13 kilometres of sandy beaches, coves, unusual rock formations and ancient fossilised sand dunes.  It is also home to a variety of flora and unusual fauna including the endangered sea turtle.

Cabo de Palos is a charming seafront village with a unique 19th century lighthouse and then leads onto La Manga a narrow strip of land approximately 22 kilometres long which creates the Mar Menor.  It is also near to the famous La Manga Golf Club which is home to three golf courses, numerous sporting facilities and a 5 star hotel.

Cartagena is an important and historic port with a large naval base and museum.  There are many historic buildings which are being restored to their former glory including a Roman amphitheatre.

Further south, Puerto de Mazarron is a seaside resort town with excellent hotel facilities and a lively nightlife.  There is also a fishing port and fish auction.  There are splendid beaches and coves.