Discount Rent A Car offers some of the best deals for car hire in Spain’s Costa Cálida. It takes just three easy steps: Simply enter your destination, select a car and book online. A wide selection of vehicles is available, from compact cars to station wagons for the whole family. Our rates also include third party insurance, unlimited mileage and roadside assistance. Costa Cálida is served by a number of airports, including Murcia Airport, Alicante Airport, Valencia Airport and Almería Airport.
Costa Cálida Travel Guide
Costa Cálida encompasses the 250 km stretch of coastline from Alicante to Almería in the province of Murcia in south-eastern Spain. Located between Costa Blanca to the north and Costa del Sol in the south, Costa Cálida boasts the most hours of sunshine and least rainfall in Spain.
Life revolves around the beach in Costa Cálida. Many of the beautiful Blue Flag beaches offer clean water and excellent facilities, from long stretches of sand with beach bars, restaurants and water sports to deserted coves that can only be accessed from the sea. Beaches can get crowded in July and August, so it is worth seeking out hidden gems that you would never find without a car. The most popular areas along the coast are Santiago de la Ribera, La Manga del Mar Menor, Puerto de Mazarrón, Águilas and Los Alcazáres.
The Mar Menor is a spectacular destination on the Costa Cálida. Considered the largest natural pool in the world, this 170 km2 saltwater lagoon is separated from the Mediterranean by a narrow strip of land. The crystal clear water is warm, calm and pleasant for swimming, with plenty of fine sandy beaches, hotels, dive schools and watersports facilities nearby. North of Mar Menor is Lo Pagán, which is famous for its mud baths.
Used as a defensive port for over 2000 years, the historic town of Cartagena boasts a diverse cultural heritage with great archaeological treasures and monuments. Attractions in the capital of Murcia include the Roman theatre, Gothic cathedral and many interesting museums.
The Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park is home to abundant birdlife and comprises a number of unique ecosystems, including salt flats, sand dunes, beaches and pine forests.
The province of Murcia stands out for its contrast of plains and mountainous areas, vineyards and plateaus. The fertile plains of the Costa Cálida produce a vast selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. Rice is a staple here, along with seafood from the Mediterranean and game meat from the mountains. Don’t forget to sample fine wines from the Jumilla and Yecla regions and savour the sweet almond-based desserts and cakes.
