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Murcia / Costa Calida
This beautiful area benefits from 300 days of sunshine a year,
with an average temperature of 21 degrees, ranging from 12
degrees in the winter to 25 degrees in the summer with minimal
rain. Why not book that well deserved holiday or golf trip at any time throughout the year!
Airports
Murcia is the closest airport, only 20 minutes drive away. We can arrange for you to be picked up at the airport at the reasonable rate of €30. Alicante is approximately 55 minutes drive away. We provide detailed directions to El Valle Golf Resort from the airports and our agents will meet you at the resort and spend time showing you around our villa.There are a number of low budget airlines flying from all major airports to Murcia and Alicante including: Bmi baby, Easyjet, Flybe, Monarch, Ryanair, Avro, Jet2 and Thompsonfly.
Car Hire
There are many reasonable car hire firms located at both airports including www.centauro.com
Beaches
El Valle Golf Resort is situated 25 minutes drive away from the coast and the remarkable
Mar Menor or the 'little sea', being the largest natural saltwater
lagoon in Europe, with its natural breakwater, known as The
Manga Strip. Its safe warm (up to 30 degrees centrigrade in
the summer!) and shallow waters, with miles of gorgeous beaches,
makes it the perfect place to swim or enjoy water sports. Its
bounded by long promenades with palm trees, marinas and plenty
of bars and restaurants to relax. The mud of the Mar Menor
is reputedly known for its richness in minerals and has health
giving properties, particularly to relieve rheumatic arthritis
and skin conditions. Along the Southern Coast are more beaches
to enjoy and coves for you to explore. Many of the beaches
have gained the 'blue flag' and are very safe for families.
The clear, clean water and rocky alcoves also attracts sports
enthusiasts and divers to the area.
Watersports
Murcia offers a wide choice of watersports activities to suite everyone. The shallow waters of the Mar Menor are ideal for beginners and the Med itself is beckoning for the more experienced sailor. Windsurfers will love La Mota beach, a completely natural course for speed, taking advantage of the wind without taking any risks of the sea. Along the coast there are extensive beaches used for diving - all situated in the Salinas Regional Park.
Murcia Tourist Board
Further information available at their website: www.murciaturistica.es
Places of Interest
We have listed just a few of the many places to visit whilst staying at El Valle Golf Resort
Los Alcazares (20 mins away)
A
typical Spanish seaside town, is situated along the Mar
Menor and boasts miles of sandy beaches. Playa Manzanares
and Playa De Los Narejos hold the 'Blue Flag' title.
Take a wander or bike ride along the 2 mile promenade
and stop and relax at one of the many bars and restaurants
overlooking the sea. The town has all the necessary amenities
you require and new restaurants and bars are continually
opening.
Cartagena
A historic
Roman town and natural port is full of stunning
architecture, with many old buildings, galleries
and museums to explore. Take a guided tour on a bus around Cartagena's
historic sites, including a stop at the Concepcion
Castle and enjoy the views at the top of the panoramic
lift. The wide promenade at
the port is lined with bars and restaurants for
you to relax in, or take a boat trip and sail though
the city port to view the lighthouses of Navidad
and Curra and the Isle of Escombreras.
San Pedro del Pinatar
A
quiet tranquil village, which has a beauitful long beach.
Salinas y Arenales is an important wetland area, famous
for its bird wildlife and in particular flamingos that
gather before migrating to warmer climates. Wander along
the walkways around the salt lakes which lead to beautiful
dunes and sandy beaches with crystal clear waters. Adjoining
San Pedro, is Lo Pagan with its therapeutic mud baths,
known for its minerals which are known to be effective against
arthritis and rheumatism.
Puerto de Mazzaron
A
small fishing port with plenty of unspoilt beaches and
coves nearby. It has a small marina with many seafood
restaurants and bars to choose from. The Sunday Market
is a popular tourist attraction. This coastline is popular
for sailing and diving.
Shopping
Murcia ~ Nueva Condiminium Shopping Centre ~ is situated only 20 minutes away, is a new indoor shopping mall located over two floors with a wide range of high street brands including Zara, Mango, H & M plus has a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars. Directly opposite is The~ Murcia ~Thader Shopping Centre - again an excellent shopping centre with numerous individual shops, restaurants, supermarket and opposite a very large Ikea Store.
Dos Mares Shopping Centre ~ situated approx 30 minutes away and
has a wide selection of shops and food court. It also has the Eroski supermarket, cinema, amusements and bowling alley. The complex is situated on exit 777 on the main AP7 dual carriage way.
Cartagena ~ situated approx 40 minutes away, has a large Carrefour supermarket, high street brand shops and an El Corte Ingles department store.
Murcia City ~ situated approx 20 minutes away, also has a large El Corte Ingles department store plus numerous boutiques and exclusive shops.
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