Local Information

Pino Casa is situated in Costa Calida, very close to Murcia. The location is highlighted on the map, click on the map to view the full size image.

The Costa Calida is a fairly undiscovered part of South East Spain. La Azohia is an unspoilt idyllic Spanish fishing village on the Costa Calida where tuna is brought to the quay on a daily basis. It lies at the sheltered end of the large Mazarron Bay, just a few minutes drive away from Mazarron with its wealth of shops and restaurants. It is also 20 minutes drive away from the large town of Cartagena, where Hannibal landed with the elephants. There are no organised operators here and even at the height of the season you will be able to find virtually empty beachesin La Azohia and around Mazarron.

The beaches in this area of the Costa Calida are fantastic. There are plenty of safe and sandy beaches, including a number of blue flag beaches for perfect beach safety. Also, for those interested in diving, La Azohia is renowned for it's amazing visibility and has at least 3 diving clubs.

The Costa Calida has an average of 320 days of sunshine per year, with average temperatures being 17°C in Winter and 27°C in Summer. To view a temperature chart for the area, please click here.

There is a very slow pace of life in La Azohia. For those who wish to unwind, there is a spa at the local 4 star La Azohia Hotel. For the golfers, the La Manga Club is just 20 minutes away. Alternatively, there are a wide range of activities available for you to experience including:

Swimming

Windsurfing

Diving at all levels

Sailing

Boat Cruises

Golf

Biking

River Rafting

There is a wealth of interesting historical and geographical sites in the area. These include the salt flats, the largest lagoon in Europe at Mar Menor, mineral mines in Mazarron Coastal defence batteries, private lookouts, Roman and Carthaginiar at Cartegena, Moorish Architecture and Holy Cities.

The Costa Calida is known locally as 'The Market Garden of Spain' as it grows a variety of vegetables, fruits, nuts and rice. There is a popular Sunday Market held in Mazarron which is not far from the Pino Casa.

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