Name: Calblanque

Country: Spain

Town: near to Murcia

Description: one of the most magical beaches of the Costa Calida is Calblanque (South East of Murcia). This almost untouched coastline stretches along 13 km and harbours a beautiful National Park. The golden beaches and the turquoise waters make you feel tropical. The park consists of mysterious coves, ancient pine forests which are crossed by nice walking trails. You might see some naked people walking or fooling around, but don’t let that bother you. 

How to get there: since it is not spoiled by man’s fetish for concrete, the road up to Calblanque is dusty and bumpy. Take the MU 312 and head south for La Manga. Right after passing Los Belones you will see at your right hand side a small, white sign for Calblanque. The unpaved road will take you to a junction. Turn left and you will get at the largest beach and the salt beds: turn to the right and you will get to two smaller beaches and the centre of the park.

Ideas: At night, there is noboby so it makes the perfect spot to camp with a nice fire, although this is not really allowed. Just clean up the mess afterwards.

Furthermore, it is a top spot to hike. If you search your way up to the highest summit of the park, you will see at one side the airportstrip of La Manga where hotels are built on top of other hotels, as well a hyperbourgeois golf court, while at the other the slow paced beauty of the languorous hills and pure beaches which unfolds in front of your eyes.

Simon says: I am totally in love with this place, and probably it is the best spot at the South East coast of Spain. It is seldomly visited by tourists. Only locals and Erasmus students who know locals go there. ¡¡¡Top Spot!!!