Discover why Mar Menor in Murcia should be top of your list of places to buy in Spain
Mar Menor currently offers some of the best property prices along the Murcia coastline. With increasing interest in Mar Menor property, and a new wave of construction moving into the area, it’s likely that prices will rise over the months and years ahead. This is pushing some buyers to accelerate their purchase in Mar Menor, before the area’s increasing popularity pushes prices up further.
Mar Menor, in northern Murcia, is home to the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe. Its unique ecosystem and superb microclimate, which delivers more than 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, make it a popular location with second home buyers.
Buying in Mar Menor, as in other areas of Spain, is all about using local knowledge to buy the right property at the right price. The ocean is Mar Menor’s key attraction, while the area also has some excellent golf courses. These latter have created a decent supply of low-cost golf properties in recent years, many of which have been snapped up by British buyers.
The new build homes are set to benefit from Mar Menor’s and Murcia’s many charms. With a yearly average temperature of 19°C and 252 km of coastline, including 44 km of beaches, the area has a great deal to offer. Many of those beaches have achieved the prestigious Blue Flag award for their combination of safety, cleanliness and family-friendliness.
Running to a depth of no more than 7 metres, its warm clear waters are host to a wide range of watersports. Cabo de Palos, the Mar Menor’s most southerly village, has been recognised as Europe’s best diving area. This outstanding watersports offering is backed by abundant greenery, including 22 golf courses and Europe’s best golf hotel.
In the wider region, the city of Murcia is the seventh largest in Spain and is home to a plethora of cultural attractions and historic landmarks. As well as an excellent retail scene, the city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year. There’s also a zoo and waterpark, providing fun for family members of all ages. The ancient city of Cartagena, meanwhile, offers plentiful museums and archaeological artefacts. To the north of the Murcia region, Yecla, Bullas and Jumilla are three very famous wine districts that are well worth a visit.
In terms of the property market in Mar Menor, and in Murcia generally, now is an excellent time to buy. The new Corvera international airport that opened in 2019, brings an influx of visitors from the UK, Ireland and other European locations. The heightened connectivity may well lead to a localised property boom, as has happened in other areas of Spain as a result of airports opening new routes. Those who buy before the boom are likely to reap its economic benefits, as well as enjoying property ownership in one of Spain’s most beautiful and fascinating regions.
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