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 Costa Cálida The Costa Cálida is a paradise with over 250 Km of solitary beaches, coves, cliffs and welcoming fishing villages that maintain the flavor of the Spanish Mediterranean, together with a highly significant historic and cultural legacy. Easy to get to the Costa Cálida is serviced by San Javier Airport and Alicante airport, with construction of a new central international airport in the heart of the region of Murcia named Covera airport due to open in 2008.  Puerto
de MazarronPuerto de Mazarron is a hidden gem, very traditionally Spanish, where the cuisine reflects all that is Mediterranean. With its endless bays and coves finding a quite spot to relax can be different every day. Its newly developed marina is a great focal point for the port, where leisure cruising and traditional fishing work side by side. Behind the beaches the port is surrounded by the beautifully spectacular mountains, this ensures that it maintains its own warm micro climate all year round.  The
Mar MenorThe Mar Menor is, thanks to its geographical situation and gentle winds, one of the worlds best sailing areas. Its extensive beaches on the Mediterranean and the warm waters of the lagoon, together with a wide range of leisure activities, plus the hospitality and friendliness of the local people, complete the Mediterranean model of living.  San
JavierBetween two seas, the Mar Menor, a calm sea of peaceful water and the Mediterranean's open sea with extensive beaches you will find San Javier, a town ideally suited for tourism, particularly well equipped for water sports. The International Jazz Festival and the Theatrical Festival, the San Blas Pilgrimage and the Carnival are examples of the local residents enthusiasm for a party.  Murcia
CityNow a symbol of modernity with a rich historical legacy that makes it stand out as a cultural and artistic centre, the city of Murcia is one of those cities that are ideal for discovering on foot, full of hidden treasures and historical surprises. It's excellent climate encourages you, any day of the year, to relax at the terrace bars in any one of its numerous squares, and enjoy the famous local cuisine. Murcia lives the fiesta, with the streets as its stage.  Cartagena
CityThe ancient Carthago Nova, the place where Hannibal and his elephants set of from to initiate the down fall of ancient Rome, is today a modern and dynamic city. Surrounded by hills and forts with a long standing naval tradition and 3000 years of deep history. The city is a fantastic example of historical treasures and modern living walking hand in hand to create a vibrant city.  Caravaca
de la CruzJust one of the region of Murcia's many outstanding inland places of significance. Caravaca de la Cruz is one of the worlds five Holy Cities. A city where reality and legend meet, full of monuments, with a surrounding of fine natural landscapes, and with the original 'Wine Horses' fiesta, the only one of its kind in Spain.  LorcaA very historical city, Roman and Medieval, stroll along the paths of history, visit the Fortress of the Sun, a place themed for enjoyment in the open air where you can live an intense cultural experience. A perfect place to enjoy the beauty of its noble palaces, monumental churches, lace workshops, and a range of different museums. Known in Spain, as the city of 100 shields.  Inland
Murcia Next to the intense blue of the Mediterranean is a surprising and majestic countryside. From the high and leafy lands of the north, to the desert landscapes in the plateau, inland Murcia is full of contrasts, lights and colours. The endless number of routes and paths to explore, the intensity of the countryside, the beauty of its villages and traditions, the extensive gastronomy and the warms of the climate, make this region a unique place to live. 
Costa Almería Located in South East Spain, the Costa de Almeria is between the Costa Calida and the Costa del Sol, and covers a range of 8,774 square kilometres. Renowned for it geographical diversity, it not only supports largely unspoilt costal areas but uniquely it hosts Europes only natural desert, the home of many spaghetti western films. Also beautiful inland areas running right into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's. This is Spain's hottest region with temperatures averaging 35° in summer months and 15° during the winter, with a very low rain fall. Huge development is occuring around the areas of Vera, Garrucha, Aguilas, Antas, and the beautiful and typically old Spanish costal town of Mojacar, with an accompanying infrastructure.  GarruchaThis natural Almerian port has been the centre of busy agriculture and fishing industries for centuries. Garrucha is a picturesque seaport located between the beaches of historic Mojacar and the next town of Vera. The town itself dates back to the 16th Century. The extensive promenade that extends the length of the town is flanked by restaurants offering the best of the latest fisherman's catch. Today tourists of all nationalities come to visit Garrucha and many remain, making it their homehere. 'El Malecon' is the name of the long sandy beach and the beautiful promenades who origins go back to 1869.  VeraVera is an inland commercial town of Almeria but has 6 km of beachfront. Vera is very prosperous, sunny and it has many stores, especially rich in handcraft and ceramic industries. There are many fancy restaurants as well as popular Spanish Tapas. Outdoor activities available in and around Vera include golf, windsurfing, horse riding, tennis, or, of course just a pleasant stroll down the promenade. In the close surroundings one of the biggest and most meaningful golf clubs on the Almeria cost is being built. The 'Valle del Este' golf club. Fun also awaits you at Vera's water park, Parque Acuático Vera.  Mojacar
The fortress town perches on a towering pinnacle overlooking the white pristine beaches of the azure waters of the Mediterranean, it is one of the most photographed towns in Spain. Mojacar is a very picturesque part of Almeria and Spain, served by a motorway network that stretches into France and beyond. Mojacar village is situated on top of a hill and from a distance the white painted, flat roofed, square house look like sugar cubes. In this sense it is a really sweet little town with a magnificent beach front.  AlmerimarThis is a beautiful little town to the east of Almeria city on the south cost of Spain. Its centred around a fantastic new leisure marina, where you can spend many happy hours in the restaurants and bars that surround the harbour watching the sailing boats role out and watch them role back in again. It also has at its heart a well developed and easily accessible golf course. With some modern commercial shopping close at hand, it is an excellently serviced, but relaxing town. It has a long stretch of beautiful beach, where water sports such as windsurfing, kite boarding and surfing are very popular, and makes great viewing for those just wishing to relax on the golden sands.
Costa Blanca The Costa Blanca is, above all, a magnificent coastline, some 500 km in length, stretching from Denia to Torrevieja in the province of Alicante. The light of the Costa Blanca gives this whole area a magic stirring atmosphere, shining down with blinding strength onto its clear, white beaches and typically Mediterranean white washed houses of its towns and villages. The Costa Blanca enjoys a warm, dry climate, with pleasant winter temperatures.  DeniaDenia is about 100 km from both Valencia and Alicante, the Costa Blanca begins at the Denia coastline and this means the start of dry, rocky, wild scenery. Denia is lucky enough to have two completely different types of costline. Towards the north the beaches are flat and sandy, to the south, a steep rocky costline where numerouse coves are to be found. Denia is also surrounded by lovely countryside in which typical Mediteranian vegetation grows and towns and villages offer interesting site seeing.  Javea
Javea, is 8 km south of Denia, it is a delightful town, ideal for family holidays because of its peacfulness, especially in the spring, when Javea's charm is enhanced by the the perfume of the orange blossom growing in the surrounding area. In the old part of the town can be found a labyrinth of narrow streets filled with whitewashed houses. In contrast the modern part of the town has grown up around the port of Javea, where bars and restaurants are a plenty.  Alicante
licante is a busy bustling seaside city with the backdrop of the marvelous castle of Santa Barbara perched on a mountain looming over and protecting the city and its bay. Its old narrow streets are full of charm and history. The city has several white sandy beaches offering many nautical sports with a full range of clubs and schools. The modern Alicante has wide tree lined avenues leading to several large commercial and leisure areas. Alicante is a cultural centre and has a wide programme of events throughout the year, from jazz concerts on the beaches in summer to flamenco dancing in the theatres and cultural centres.  Benidorm
Benidorm is undoubtedly the greatest tourist centre on the Costa Blanca. It has excellent sandy beaches and countless leisure facilities. Day and night have their own specific attractions. Facing the long beaches is the island of Benidorm, once the haunt of pirates, and now serviced by ferries offering visitors a pleasant excursion. The town has its modern and ancient parts, each quite different and with their own appeal. It is an all year round resort that receives more tourists than any other town in Spain.  Torrevieja
Nestling between two large salt lakes and the Mediterranean is Torrevieja, a fishing village that has grown to be the most important town in the area with impressive plans for further development of the infrastructure. It has a cosmopolitan flavour that can be seen in its array of shops, restaurants, bars and services. The town council has placed huge emphasis on developing the two marinas. Several beaches fly the prestigious Blue flag and the award winning design of the promenade is flanked by ice cream parlors and fine restaurants.
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