Property for sale in Murcia

Historians among owners of property for sale in Murcia know that the region was re-conquered by the Christians in the 13th century by Alfonso X (‘Alfonso the Wise’), and the area became somewhat depopulated, recovering slowly over the ensuing centuries. During the 14th to 17th centuries the surrounding coastline, so loved by owners of property for sale in Murcia, was constantly raided by Berber pirates and a number of defensive towers were constructed by Felipe II to counter these attacks. San Javier became an independent municipality on 9th March 1836.

The San Javier known by owners of property for sale in Murcia today is a busy little town, with a good range of shops, bars and restaurants and the area boasts some of the finest beaches in the region, the renowned healing mud baths at Lo Pagan are just a short drive away for owners of property for sale in Murcia.

San Javier is located on the N332 coast road and is easily accessed by owners of property for sale in Murcia from the AP-7 motorway. The airport which serves the city of Murcia is just a 5 minute drive away for owners of property for sale in Murcia.

Lo Pagan on the Mar Menor is best known to owners of property for sale in Murcia for its therapeutic mud baths, the mud has been renowned from early times for its healing powers. Due to the long hours of sunlight and the very high salt level in the waters a unique mud has been created in a section of the lake known as La Puntica - the mud contains high levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium, flouride, sulphur and chlorine. The mud is recommended to owners of property for sale in Murcia for many skin conditions including acne, abscesses, sores and ulcers. It also has a stimulating effect on wound healing. The mud is also recommended to owners of property for sale in Murcia for its anti-inflammatory effect on rheumatism, arthritis, gout and for rehabilitation after a bone fracture. The mud is applied over the infected areas and allowed to dry in the sun before being washed off in the salt waters. The salt water itself is also known to owners of property for sale in Murcia for its healing effects.

Situated on the N332 coast road, just north of the Mar Menor is the town of San Pedro del Pinatar, an interesting and delightful town which is a popular destination for owners of property for sale in Murcia of all nationalities as well as the Spanish themselves - the people of the city of Murcia in particular love this part of the coast and head here in their thousands during the hot summer months.

San Pedro del Pinatar has a permanent population of some 21,234 inhabitants (2006 data), though of course the population rises considerably during the summer months when owners of property for sale in Murcia arrive. Its municipal district covers and area of 21.7 square km.