Watersports fans can launch their summer in stunning style by heading to the Spanish Region of Murcia and enjoying a fantastic seven-night holiday for two people with flights at the start of May – for only £339 per person.

Located in south-east Spain and enjoying an average 315 days sun a year, the region features the Mar Menor – Europe's largest saltwater lagoon – making it a paradise for watersports lovers seeking a great-value sunshine break.

Visitors can experience a range of activities around the area's famed Costa Calida or 'warm coast', which features 252 kilometres of coastline with 31 Blue Flag beaches and 37  'Q' Flag Tourist Quality marked.

Offering gentle winds and a sheltered coastline, the Mar Menor's warm shallow waters are the ideal setting for people of all ages to enjoy a range of watersports including kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and kite-surfing.

And holidaymakers also have the unforgettable chance to go 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, where everything from historical wrecks to amazing underwater landscapes can be explored. 

Just a ten-minute drive from Murcia's San Javier airport and a five-minute walk from the beach, the four-star Hotel 525 HOTUSA in Los Alcázares, offers the perfect base for a beach holiday.

Available from May 3-11, prices are based on two people staying seven nights in a standard room on a room-only basis with flights from easyJet departing London Gatwick to Murcia.*

For more information and to book, go to https://www.travelrepublic.co.uk/hotels/spain/la_manga_costa_calida_los_alcazares/cheap_rates_525_hotel_hotel.html

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

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*Note: All offers included in this release are subject to limited availability and prices are current at time of going to press on March 30, 2015.

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.

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All offers included in this release are subject to limited availability and prices are current at time of going to press on March 30, 2015.