Take a family holiday to Murcia
Murcia on the Costa Calida is well known for its mild climate with over 300 days of sunshine a year and an average temperature of 19 – 20 degrees Celsius. In addition, cheap flights from the UK, cheaper holiday rentals and beautiful self-catering villas in Murcia are attracting families to the area.
A number of golf resorts with excellent family facilities and 24 hr security, have sprung up in the area over the last few years, including Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort and El Valle Golf Resort. Facilities on the golf resorts vary and generally include onsite restaurants, bars, communal swimming pools, play areas, supermarkets and hotels with spas.
Luxury villas with private pools in Murcia are very popular all year round and are significantly cheaper to rent than villas on the Costa del Sol. Great for a family holiday, why not rent a villa in Murcia with friends? Apartments on the golf resorts offer excellent value for money and are very affordable for a family holiday, and out of seasons villas in Murcia start from just £285.
Many of the golf resorts are only 10-20 minutes' drive from San Javier airport and great links from Alicante airport mean you can get settled into your holiday rental in Murcia in less than an hour. Also Corvera Airport, a new international airport near Murcia, is due to open in 2012.
Beaches along the Mar Menor and Costa Calida are ideal for families with their calm shallow waters and clean beaches. Some of the more popular beach towns include Los Alcazares, Playa de los Narejos and San Pedro del Pinatar. Murcia is also popular for its watersports, football, walking, fishing, tennis, horse riding and, of course, golf including the Polaris World Golf Courses.
Murcia is home to many historical cities including Cartagena with its famous port, shops and boat trip plus the capital city Murcia with its stunning cathedral, museums, plazas and entertainment throughout the year. Like all Spanish regions, the Spanish love to celebrate and there are many festivals with carnivals, street parties and entertainment throughout the year.
All of these reasons and many more, make a villa or apartment in Murcia the ideal family holiday.
Date posted: 3 October 2011
