A pretty little coastal resort located between the towns of Pilar de la Horadada and San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar has a population of over 20,000 and is one of the more popular of the Costa Calida resorts of the Murcia region. Boasting some fine beaches, a protected Nature Reserve and a busy marina, San Pedro del Pinatar faces the calm waters of the Mar Menor salt lagoon and has a history of salt production going back to Roman times. Important also for fishing, the town in its current form grew around a 17th century hermitage dedicated to St Peter (the fisherman). A popular area for holiday homes belonging to the rich of Murcia city, who head there during the summer to enjoy the pleasant weather conditions and cooling sea breezes, away from the searing heat of Murcia city centre, San Pedro del Pinatar has become increasingly attractive to International visitors who have come to appreciate the wonderful conditions experienced along the Mar Menor. San Pedro del Pinatar can be easily accessed from the N-332 coast road. San Pedro del Pinatar Map.
April 15, 2010
August 13, 2009
Review of Aguilas Costa Calida
Situated at the southern extreme of the Costa Calida coastline, the town of Aguilas is an attractive little town boasting some twenty eight kilometres of coastline. Laying within the region of Murcia, Aguilas has a long history and was originally settled by Greeks, who sailed along these coasts setting up trading posts. Worth visiting in Aguilas is the 18th century castle, the 16th century watch tower, the Dovecote and the Railway Monument, an old train, constructed in Scotland. Aguilas is situated about 103 kilometres from Murcia and has a population of around 32,000. Aguilas Map.