Four-night half-board family packages starting at just €640 

Families looking for a sun-soaked beach holiday can take advantage of some fantastic packages in Spain's marvellous Region of Murcia over the coming months – with four night half-board packages for a family of four available from €640 (approx £534).

The whole family can unwind in the region that is known  as 'the Home of Sun', with Murcia boasting an enviable sun record of more than 300 days' sunshine a year and an average summer temperature of 26°C.

The Costa Calida, or warm coast, has 252 kilometres of coastline to be enjoyed, with 30 beaches boasting the acclaimed 'Q' Flag tourist quality mark and 26 beaches certified by the Blue Flag - more than any other region in Spain.

Visitors can check in at Hotel La Cumbre – just 500 metres from the seafront – and enjoy spectacular views across the Mazarrón Bay. A family of four can experience four nights half-board from €640 (approx £534).

The Mazarrón boasts a wide array of sealife – it is one of the very few places in Europe where people can experience the excitement of watching dolphins, sperm whales and pilot whales.

Aside from the beach, visitors may wish to take a short trip to visit the Mazarrón Fort and enjoy the exceptional views across Murcia's mountainous landscape.

For visitors seeking an active holiday there are opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of land-based activities including cycling, hiking, climbing and paragliding. Visitors can also experience an array of water sports with beginners' lessons in surfing, kayaking and scuba diving available in abundance along the coast.

For holidaymakers keen to experience some of the local events on offer, there is something going on to keep the whole family entertained. A host of big events and festivals take place throughout the year including the international music festival 'SOS 4.8' in Murcia at the beginning of May, or the Cante de las Minas in August, one of the biggest events in the world flamenco calendar.

For more information or to make a reservation at Hotel La Cumbre, please visit www.hotellacumbre.com.

To find out more about the Region of Murcia, visit www.murciaturistica.es.

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Issued by The Azalea Group. 

For more information on the Region of Murcia or images contact Luke Frary on 01730 711924 or email luke@theazaleagroup.com

INFORMATION FOR JOURNALISTS

The Region of Murcia www.murciaturistica.es is an ideal leisure and sport destination for UK travelers. The area, suitably referred to as 'the Home of Sun', offers year-round sunshine with an average temperature of 19.4ºC and 315 days sun a year. The picturesque region is just two hours from the UK by plane.

Located in the south-east of Spain, the Region of Murcia is in a privileged setting within the Mediterranean basin and includes 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 locations; 17 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 with warm shallow waters, gentle wind, sheltered coastline and many hotel facilities and sports infrastructures 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. You can also enjoy diving in the marine reserve of Islas Hormigas, settled in Cabo de Palos, which has been recognised as one of the best places for diving anywhere along the Mediterranean and where you can explore everything from historical wrecks to amazing underwater landscapes.

There is always something going on in the region with a host of big events and festivals taking place throughout the year including 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 holiday destination at any time of the year, whatever your passion.