Boasting some of the cheapest holidays to be found in Spain, the emerging Region of Murcia is the place to head for some late summer sun - with a six-day break available on its famed Mar Menor available from just €157 (£135 approx) per person.

This month's Trivago Hotel Price Index report highlighted the area as the cheapest accommodation provider among the Spanish Costas at an average €67 per night, with the city of Murcia offering the lowest hotel rates anywhere in the country at an average €52 a room.

Available from August 25 until the end of September, holidaymakers can enjoy a five-night stay in the Tesy and Valmanga apartments in La Manga del Mar Menor and take advantage of a wide array of excursions both on and off the water.

Prices are based on two adults sharing a room, with one child under 12 travelling free, and include a catamaran ride around the Mar Menor - Europe's largest saltwater lagoon - and a visit to the magnificent Roman theatre and museum at Cartagena.

Enjoying more than 300 days' annual sunshine, the Region of Murcia is ideal for UK families seeking a late summer bargain and there are many other excursions that can be experienced including a boat trip around the Costa Calida, a snorkelling trip and the chance to try a diving initiation.

Alternatively, visitors can head along the coast to Aguilas to the four-star Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel and enjoy a five-night half-board stay from now until August 24 for only €356 (approx £310) per person.

Based on a minimum two adults travelling, the package features a boat ride around the Aguilas coast, with the chance to view the seabed with an underwater camera, and a game of mini golf.

In addition, other activities that can be enjoyed include sailing and kayaking trips and a visit to the hotel's spa to experience a Celtic Circuit - featuring a combination of baths in swimming pools at different temperatures, showers, saunas, foot baths and jets that provide great harmony and inner balance.
For further details on staying at the Tesy apartment, phone 00 34 968 564 061 or email reservas@apartamentostesy.com and for accommodation at the Valmanga apartment, ring 00 34 968 140 742 or email valmanga@valmanga.com. For more information or to book a break Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel, phone 00 34 968 493 493 or visit http://www.hotelpuertojuanmontiel.com/en/offers-hotels-murcia.html

For more details on the Region of Murcia, visit www.murciaturistica.es

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INFORMATION FOR JOURNALISTS
The Region of Murcia www.murciaturistica.es is an ideal leisure and sport destination for UK travellers.   

Just over two hours from the UK by plane, it offers year-round sunshine with an average temperature of 19.4ºC and 315 days of sun a year. The Region of Murcia is located in the south-east of Spain in a privileged setting within the Mediterranean Basin, and covers an area of 11,317 km2, including 252km of coastline known as the Costa Cálida or warm coast.

Visitors can take their pick from numerous sandy beaches; a variety of water sports and diving; 21 top-quality golf courses, all within easy reach of each other; delicious culinary delights; relaxing spas; and the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside and regional parks. 

The Mar Menor is a saltwater lagoon covering an area of 170km2. It boasts warm shallow waters - which are always calm - gentle wind, sheltered coastline and modern hotel and sports infrastructure which make it the ideal setting for water sports at any time of year, for all tastes and ages. Here visitors can enjoy kite surfing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and much more. In addition, diving is available in Cabo de Palos, Islas Hormigas and Isla Grosa, allowing you to explore the fascinating sea beds, from historical wrecks to amazing underwater landscapes.

There is always something going on with a host of big events and festivals taking place throughout the year such as the international music festival 'SOS 4.8', in Murcia at the beginning of May, or the varied summer festivals including 'La Mar de Músicas' in Cartagena or the International Jazz Festival in San Javier, both in July. Visitors can also enjoy August's 'El Cante de Las Minas Flamenco Festival' in La Unión.

The Region of Murcia is the perfect Spanish destination for holidays at any time of the year, whatever your passion.