Activities in Murcia
Southern Spain attracts millions of tourists each year, thanks to its unbeatable combination of accessibility, glorious weather and superb attractions for all the family. So when you buy a property in the region, whether it’s a holiday villa or a permanent home, you’ll be able to enjoy some of the best family days out available anywhere in Europe.
There’s so much to see and do in southern Spain, it would be impossible to list it all – and besides, you’ll have a lot of fun discovering it for yourself. Here’s just a quick guide to get you started.
Activities in Murcia
With over 320 days of sunshine per year, the superb natural surroundings of Murcia with its wealth of golden beaches, provide the perfect setting for a wide range of sports and recreational activities to help you unwind and enjoy your leisure time. Whatever your type of lifestyle our beautiful region offers something for all ages, gender and mobility.
Golf
With over 26 courses currently playable and in construction, including championship, links and desert courses, The Murcia region is fast becoming the golfing Mecca of Europe, offering a wealth of 5* hotels, services, sports and leisure facilities alongside the fabulous golf. Many courses designed and captained by household names such as Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabel, Sam Torrance, Dave Thomas, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and the like. You cannot tire from the challenge or fail to find your golf paradise.
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Walking
One of the main attractions this beautiful area has, as a walking destination, is the sheer variety of landscapes available within a short distance of each other. The area offers an abundance of natural flora, especially in spring - including vibrant indigenous flowers and almond, olive, cork, oak and pine trees - as well as a breathtaking array of wildlife ranging from eagles and buzzards to golden orioles, reptiles and even the occasional Spanish ibex or wild boar. For the less energetic, there are 150 miles of golden beaches to choose from or alternatively take a leisurely stroll through the historic cities of Cartagena, Murcia and Lorca.
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Cycling
With a mixture of dirt tracks and back lanes, the cycling meanders through ancient forests, beneath sandstone cliffs, and villages steeped in history, to magnificent deserted sweeps of beaches on the Costa Calida. With its sunny climate, fantastic coasts and mountains, one really can't go wrong with a bicycle tour of Murcia. Cycling along this Mediterranean coast with its great views, fantastic beaches, stunning headlands, and very little traffic is a cyclists dream. Moreover, there are plenty of interesting historical and cultural sites to visit along the way, such as ancient forts and castles, cathedrals and old fishing villages.
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Climbing
This wonderful area of Spain has long been known as a “Sun and Fun” holiday destination but is only recently becoming known as an international venue for climbing. The sheer quantity and variety of climbing, not to mention the good weather, makes this a wonderful place to climb, particularly during those wet and miserable winters back home. The crags range from single pitch, generously bolted, sport routes to almost alpine sized mountain routes with natural gear. Some of the climbing is of true classic nature.
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Fishing
Due to the extensive beaches, fishing, and especially underwater fishing, is a very important sport practiced here. This sport deserves a special mention around the beaches and Port of Cartagena, famous for their deeps, rich in rock, cod, grey, bream, pollock and local species where the underwater world fishing championships took place. Fishing offshore and by boat along the coast is also a good way to relax and soak up the sun. alternatively there are an abundance of freshwater lake species like bass that can be caught on a fly, which makes for very exciting sport.
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Water Sports
The sunrises over the Mediterranean can be spectacular and the sunsets over the quieter Mar Menor are stunning. The waters of the Mar Menor are renowned for their restorative properties. The absence of strong waves and balmy shallow waters (maximum 7 metres), exceptional temperatures both in Summer and Winter, collectively make the Mar Menor an excellent therapeutic remedy unique in Europe. This whole area is a Mecca for lovers of water sports of all kinds: sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing, snorkelling, scuba diving or just swimming. There are many marinas in the area and several schools for these activities.
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Kids Activities
The Costa Calida is great for children and families. The younger members of the family are sure to have a fantastic time taking part in the many activities and making new friends. Particular favourites include junior golf, tennis and football academies, playing crazy golf and splashing in the pool ensuring there is plenty of opportunity for mum and dad to relax as well. The majority of resorts have child-friendly facilities ranging from kids' playgrounds to separate babies' pools for the little ones, children's menus at most restaurants, mountain biking, snorkelling, horse riding and go-karting (with kids' karts). The infinite sandy beaches in the area provide entire days of fun for the whole family.
