Spain Property Guide - January 2022 Issue 7

Costa Cálida
Market Review
Known as the ‘warm coast’,
the Costa Cálida extends over
250 kilometres of dramatically
changing shoreline within the
province of Murcia. Thanks
to its scenery, amenities
and healthy climate, it has
become one of the most
popular places to live and
own a property.
The Costa Cálida is sometimes mistaken for the Costa
Blanca, which in truth begins just after Murcia’s most
northerly coastal resort town, San Pedro del Pinatar.
Few of Spain’s littoral regions and holiday destinations
can boast such variety of scenery as the Costa Cálida,
and this, coupled with its dry, healthy climate and
extensive leisure facilities makes it one of the most
in-demand places to visit and live among foreign
homebuyers.
If the dream of owning a summer home on Spanish soil
first began in locations such as the Costa Brava and
the Balearic Islands, and later spread to the likes of the
Canaries, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, then
the Costa Cálida is a relatively newer but already very
well-established destination in its own right, with a broad
offer of inland and seaside locations to choose from – a
factor that is given added depth by the scenic diversity
of this fascinating region.
VARIETY OF CHOICE
In a region where you’re never more than half an hour’s
drive from two international airports and can similarly
choose from the cultural attractions of historic cities such
as the regional capital of Murcia and the ancient port
city of Cartagena, variety is the name of the game. The
most famous of the many golf courses are Hacienda
Riquelme Golf Resort, El Valle, Hacienda del Alamo and
the famous La Manga Club, which enjoy one of the
longest playing seasons in Europe.
The same is true of a summer beach season that offers
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