Murcia, located along Spain's Costa Calida, is known for its year-round warm, sunny climate which attracts holidaymakers to the region. With an abundance of villas for rent on resorts such as Polaris World's Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort and El Valle Golf Resort tourists can rent luxury Murcia villas with private pools or affordable apartments and take full advantage of resort facilities such as communal pools, playgrounds, tennis courts and nearby restaurants.
If you're planning on looking for Cartagena Boat Rentals this summer make sure you explore the local area and visit the many beautiful beaches on offer. Murcia, also known as the Costa Calida in Spain offers over a hundred beaches for everyone to enjoy, whether you want to travel by boat to a picturesque deserted cove, or relax on a stretch of sandy beach to soak up the sun.
Simply travel a short distance from Murcia city to the coast to explore popular areas. Beach towns to visit include Mar Menor, San Javier, Cartagena, Mazarron, Aguilas, San Piedro del Pinatar and Lo Pagan. The Mar Menor in particular ( a large salt water lake effectively) is a really popular area to visit, with its warm Mediterranean waters and vast, golden beaches, shallow waters and small waves; Murciabeaches really cater for everyone.
Mar Menor beaches
Villa Nanitos
Located on the Costa Calida above Lo Pagan, the Villa Nanitos beach offers water skiing, volleyball, windsurfing and sea kayaking. Nearby are the mud baths of San Pedro del Pinatar; well worth a visit.
La Llana
Located on San Pedro de Pinatar, Mar Menor, this is a blue flag beach and can get busy during peak season. It is a long, sandy beach and foot showers are available during the peak season. The waters here are mild and so perfect to take a dip.
El Espejo
Another blue flag beach, El Esperjo can also be found on the Mar Menor coastline. This sandy beach is perfect if you fancy a spot of surfing, volley ball and kayaking. The waters here are calm.
Los Nietos
This is another popular Mar Menor beach. It offers 4km of long grey, sandy beach with shower facilities, as well as lots of restaurants and calm waters.
San Javier beaches
Euromanga
Euromanga beach is located in San Javier, Murcia. It's typical of the La Manga stretch, which means its golden sands and pleasant waters attract many tourists and locals.
Castillicos
This San Javier sandy beach offers a picnic area, snack bar, accommodation, showers, beach cleaning and houses a Red Cross station. Lifeguards also patrol the area, and it's also one of the safest beaches as it's patrolled by local police.
Cartagena beaches
Cala Cortina
Close to Cartagena, this Murcia cove is located just a couple of minutes drive away. The locals will cycle and walk to Cala Cortina to enjoy a day of relaxation; spend a peaceful afternoon here with friends or family.
Calblanque
Calblanqueis a protected nature reserve, home to sandy beaches and coves. This beach is one of the few you are allowed to take dogs down to, so it's advisable to keep away from the lower end of the beach if you wish to avoid the family pets. As it's a protected area, there are no facilities like restaurants or bars, but there is a car park.
Cala Medina, Las Melvas and Levante
This group of three beaches are small beaches, with slightly less calm water. They range from sand to gravel to rock. There are restaurant services nearby, and it's the perfect location if you fancy a spot of snorkelling.
El Portus
This is a very quiet beach in Cartagena. It's sandy, and does offer showering facilities, but has limited disabled access as it's difficult to reach.
El Belonte Grande and Salitrona
These two beaches in Cartagena are short and sandy, and are only accessible by boat or on foot, so they're perfect if you're looking for a quiet spot. These coves are very beautiful, surrounded by mountains with wild vegetation.
La Calera and San Gins
La Calera and San Gins are gravel and sand beaches, with calm water making them suitable for families. They offer reasonable facilities such as showers, as well as a few restaurants and shops nearby.
Mazarron beaches
Bolnuevo beach
Bolnueva beach is located at Mazarron, Murcia. This lovely golden sandy beach is great for families, and offers a picnic area, snack bar, showers and toilets. It's also got a Red Cross Station and lifeguards on duty, in addition to offering water sport equipment for rent. It can get very busy during peak seasons, but generally isn't quite as busy as other blue flag beaches along the Costa Calida.
Nares
Also located at Mazarron, Murcia, this golden sandy beach is great for children with its calm waters and shower facilities.
El Castallar
Facilities available: This beach is located near the town and harbour of Mazarron. El Castallar is a sandy beach, with lovely clean, calm waters. Although popular with families, this beach does not get quite as crowded as some other Blue Flag beaches in this region. Facilities include snack bars, restaurant, showers, telephones, beach cleaning, and a Red Cross point.
El Rihuete and Puerto de Mazarrn
These sandy beaches are perfect for families exploring the Mazarron area, with plenty of local shops and restaurants.
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