Unspoiled Costa Calida

The Costa Calida, which literally means the warm coast, is situated in the south east of the Iberian Peninsula alongside the Mediterranean Sea. The extraordinary climate with an annual average temperature of 18 degrees and more than 2,800 hours of sunshine a year makes it a first class tourist destination. Murcia´s regional Airport situated at San Javier ensures easy access from Northern Europe.

This is an undiscovered haven for kayak fishing enthusiasts with many beautiful bays to explore edged by rocky outcrops. The sport of Kayak Fishing is totally new to this part of Spain. This is a perfect environment for people of all ages and nationalities to come and enjoy the sport along this wonderful shoreline. The freshwater lakes are situated to the north of the region and are truly spectacular. Carp, Barbel, Black Bass, Trout & Pike are all popular catches in the area. They are at present only fished from terra firma so many treasures will lie beneath out from the shores.
 
The northern coastal Murcian town of San Pedro Del Pinatar has a Museo Del Mar (Sea Museum) with a splendid display of the art of fishing throughout the ages. The Region of Murcia also boasts the largest saltwater lake in Europe, the Mar Menor. Its waters are said to have therapeutic properties thanks to the concentration of iodine and mineral salts. In fact a solid salted fish plant was created by the Phoenicians and Romans here.

Cartagena

A little further along the coastline is Cartagena, a city visited by Hannibal and steeped in Roman history and now a bustling lively Port and Marina. This is also the home of the Spanish Navy and a stop off point for all the major cruise ships navigating the Mediterranean, enabling their passengers to appreciate the fantastic wealth of history the city has to offer. Please also visit www.discoveringcartagena.com for lots more on this fascinating area.

Follow the sea shore a few kilometres past El Portús, a very traditional fishing village, to the mountain footpaths leading to Cabo Tiñoso a haven for scuba divers who visit to view the special beauty of the sea bed. The coastline is now very rugged and views from the old military battery of Castillitos are spectacular, looking towards La Azhoia an unspoilt fishing village with several watersports centres catering for enthusiasts. From La Azhoia the beaches lead around the bay to Isla Plana, with wide sandy beaches popular with shore fishermen and women alike.

Moving on to what can only be described as the jewel in the crown of the Costa Calida - Puerto De Mazarrón. Thanks to the 35 kilometres of beaches and coves stretching from Puerto De Mazarrón all the way to Águilas this is an area of outstanding coastal beauty. Puerto De Mazarrón is a township with a sea faring tradition. Indeed this is where our film is based centred around the Fishing Club of the Port, the beaches of Isla Plana and the stunning beauty of the Bolnuevo National Park.

Beyond this is a fishermans dream all the way to Águilas, the southernmost seaside town of the Murcian region.