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This is the cheapest town in Murcia to rent a beach-side property this summer
The Region of Murcia offers some of the best value high-season rentals on the Mediterranean coast
During the sweltering summer months, coastal resorts the length and breadth of Spain are swamped with holidaymakers from at home and abroad, desperate to cool off in the refreshing water and sea breezes. But this surge in demand in the high season means that landlords can charge a premium, and even if you do manage to find a beach-side apartment, it could easily be out of your price range.
Frequent visitors to the Spanish coasts may also need to revise their budgets, as most of the experts agree that summer 2024 will be the most expensive ever, with a fortnight at the beach during August forecast to set tourists back an eye-watering 2,500 euros.
Of course, for the savvy traveller, there are always deals to be had, and the Mediterranean coast in general offers much better value for money than other parts of Spain. Holiday lets in the Valencian Community can often be found at a bargain price with a little digging, but if you’re looking for the very cheapest beach-side rental property this summer, the Region of Murcia is your destination.
The most affordable destination in Murcia
After painstaking research, Spain-wide consulting company Tecnitasa found that the stunning municipality of Águilas in Murcia will offer holiday home renters the most bang for their buck.
At less than a quarter of the price of the national average, an apartment with sea views will set you back just 700 euros per week in the beautiful Isla del Fraile, while a bolthole in Calabardina averages around 600.
But the cheapest beach area in Águilas is Playa de La Colonia, where a 90-square-metre apartment is currently going for 550 euros a week. However, those who plan to rent in the middle of the summer season should bear in mind that at these prices, any availability will be snapped up fast.
This pristine beach on the Costa Cálida is located within Águilas town itself and is partially sheltered from the sea gusts by the promontory of the Castle extending to the breakwater of the Rambla del Charco.
It is a sandy and gravelly beach surrounded by lush gardens, palm trees, recreational areas and lots of bars and restaurants. It’s also just been awarded the Q for Quality badge.
As an added bonus, Playa de la Colonia is the perfect spot for people with reduced mobility, as it’s fully equipped with wooden walkways and ramps, an amphibious bathing chair and adapted changing rooms.
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Image: Murcia Turística
