Map of Spain
Map of Murcia & Location of Polaris World
About Murcia
The Murcia Region is located right in the middle of the Mediterranean arch, between Valencia, Andalusia, and Castilla-La Mancha. It covers an area of 11,317 km2, ranking 9th in size among Spain´s Autonomous Regions.
Murcia, the capital, is open and dynamic, with excellent access to all other cities on Spain´s east coast, and highly interesting commercial activity. Its climate and the good-natured character of its people make it a cosy city, a virtue reflected in the constantly busy streets and plazas of its old quarters, where residents and visitors chat, take walks, savour delicious "tapas", or embark on one of its many cultural routes.
Centuries of history and numerous civilizations provide the Murcia Region with a rich historical and cultural heritage, with highly representative buildings such as the Cathedral and the Casino in the capital, the Roman Theatre in Cartagena, and the medieval castles of Lorca and Mula.
Over 30 museums, 22 castles, and remains of fortresses spread across the entire land complete this region´s appeal, a land full of history and a tremendously varied artistic heritage.
Furthermore, today the Murcia Region is experiencing enormous growth, with new, modern infrastructures, while concurrently sustaining meticulous respect for the environment. Development that endows it with a special uniqueness, resulting from a mix between tradition and modernity, and ranks it as one of the Regions with greater tourist interest, with an extensive offering of culture, leisure and services.
Polaris World Resort Map
The Mar Menor
Mar Menor - little sea or small sea - is a sea water lagoon, in the south-east of the autonomous Community of Murcia, separated from the Mediterranean sea by a sand bar 22km in length and with a variable width from 100 to 1200m. It belongs to four municipalities: Cartagena, Los Alcazares, San Javier & San Pedro del Pinatar.
Satellite view of the Mar Menor With a surface area of nearly 170km², a coastal length of 70km, and warm and clear water which does not exceed 7m in depth, it is "the largest swimming pool in the world" according to the opinions of the famous swimmer and Hollywood actress Esther Williams.
Its relatively high salinity, which aids floatation, and remarkable sporting infrastructures make this one of the most popular places in Europe for the practice and training of all kinds of water sports. Its northern part is a natural reserve. Phoenicians initially, then the Moorish Kings, chose this "small sea" to install their summer residences here.
Today, this place attracts all those who seek a quiet place to rest and relax, with ideal climatic conditions all year round.
At the northern end there is a wetland of international importance as defined by the Ramsar Convention for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. So it's very interesting visit the natural reserve of "Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar"
