Villa Santa Rosalia
Food & drinks
The Costa Calida's countryside is very fertile and therefore there is also a large supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, which form the basis of regional cuisine. Rice is common and finds its way into many local dishes. The abundant and varied seafood from the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea, together with game and meat from bred cattle grazing in the nearby mountains, make a tasty picture. The giant prawns are of extraordinary quality. Many desserts and cakes, often made from almonds, are prepared in this region. The excellent wines from the Jumilla and Yecla regions are widely known in Spain and abroad for their full-bodied flavour and round, fruity finish.
Climate
The climate on the Costa Calida is Mediterranean subtropical. Here you enjoy as many as 320 days of sunshine a year. The humidity is very low. All this gives a perfect combination of sea, subtropical weather, lots of light and clean air. The Costa Calida is a little paradise with mild temperatures. Due to the mountainous hinterland, this area is sheltered from the wind, making temperatures pleasant all year round. The cleanest province in Europe!
Hibernate
Would you like to escape those grey cloudy skies, wet weather or winter cold in your own country? Then Villa Santa Rosalia on Spain's Costa Calida is an ideal retreat. 'Costa Calida' literally means 'Warm Coast'. A blissful Mediterranean sub-tropical climate prevails here. The average annual temperature is 18 degrees. A rain shower? It's never long-lasting here. On the Costa Calida, the sun always wins. In the winter months, the mercury regularly rises effortlessly to 18 degrees. Experience a colourful winter with bright sunshine, blue skies and a crystal-clear inland sea, which is always 5 degrees warmer than the Mediterranean.