Summer activities for holiday rentals in Murcia
The Costa Calida is fast becoming a top hot spot for holiday rentals in Murcia Spain. With wonderful accommodation such as villas with private pools for rent, a host of beautiful beaches and all the conveniences you need, Murcia is a perfect destination for group and family holidays.
The region also offers a wide range of sports and exciting activities for everyone to take part in. Whether you’re after quad biking, scuba diving, horse riding or fancy a day of wine tasting, Murcia is the destination for you.
If you’ve chosen your villa to rent, booked your flights and are researching activities to do in Murcia, look no further. Connect Rentals has compiled a list of Murcia’s favourite sports and activities for you to enjoy.
Quad biking
If you’re after exciting action, then get involved in one of the local quad bike tours in Murcia. Located in Sierra Espuna, Quad Espuna offer affordable, guided quad bike groups tours in the region. Quality quad bikes, great weather and wonder views make Murcia an ideal quad biking location.
www.quad-espuna.com
Walking, hiking and mountain climbing
The region of Sierra Espuna is also ideal for walking and hiking in Murcia. Offering varied walks with fantastic views, many dedicated walking areas are identified with national marked routes along the Costa Calida, and are ideal for all age ranges. The Costa Calida also offers rock and mountain climbing opportunities, with crag and multi-pitch available. Desnivel offer a website with rock climbing reviews.
www.escuelasdeescalada.com
Horse riding
From beginners to seasoned riders, Equipo Escuela offer Murcia holidaymakers a unique horse riding experience. Located in Alguazas, Murcia, trial lessons are suitable for adult and children, with ponies available for smaller children to ride.
http://www.equipoescuela.com/
Kayaking
If you want to take to the waters in Murcia, kayaking is a great option. The calm waters of the Mar Menor offer tranquil kayaking opportunities. The Espuna Adventure offer kayaking sessions complete with meals included, in the beautiful Barrancos de Gebas region.
www.espuna-adventure.com
Mountain biking and bike hire
Murcia’s Sierra Espuna region offers fantastic mountain bike trails, with great views and terrain. Mountain biking in Murcia combines exercise with sightseeing, a great way to explore the area on wide and single tracks. Murcia bike hire is also available, with affordable flexible hire options. www.mtb-espuna.com
Parasailing
If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush on your Murcia holiday, you can enjoy gliding above the Sierra Espuna region with solo and tandem paragliding packages available. Sure to be one of the highlights of your Murcia holiday, you’ll be in safe hands with qualified instructors.
www.espuna-adventure.com
Sailing, yachting and windsurfing
For holidaymakers wishing to sample the marine highlights of Murcia, the water sports centre located near the Mar Menor close to La Manga Club along the Costa Calida is an ideal destination. A small, professional centre, Aqua Adicta offer sailing, windsurfing and yachting opportunities. www.yougodo.com
Boat trips
For a truly memorable Murcia trip, tourists can book a boat trip on the calm, warm waters of the Mar Menor. Charter Muffy provide a bookable service, enabling holidaymakers to visit islands, sail out into the waters to snorkel and swim, or simply relax and sunbathe on the boat deck. www.marmenorspain.com
Fishing
The Mar Menor offers great fishing opportunities. With an abundance of eels, mullet and place, sea bream and needlefish have all been sighted in the waters; even seahorse can be spotted amongst the algae. From equipment hire to fully inclusive fishing trips, Murcia offers fantastic fishing experiences.
www.lamangaspain.com
Scuba diving
If you want to explore the fascinating underwater world, enjoy scuba diving in Murcia. Whether you’d like to learn basic scuba diving techniques or more advanced options, La Manga Dive School and Scuba4all offer affordable, exciting scuba diving experiences.
www.lamangadiveschool.co.uk
Wine tasting
If you’re after a relaxing day, head to Jumilla, just north of Murcia city, where wine tasting and tours can be booked for visitors. Visit the Bodegas Pedro Luís Martínez Winery, or Bodegas Silvano García, where you can sample Murcia’s indigenous Monastrell grape.
www.winetourismspain.com
Article by Connect Rentals Ltd, the Murcia holiday rentals specialist. 06.05.11 for more information visit http://www.connectrentals.com
Date posted: 6 May 2011
