AUGUST 2016

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FOCUS ON... Fertility treatment abroad Cosmetic surgery abroad Dental treatment abroad Destination Advertorial Heal body and mind in the Region of

Relax, rejuvenate and enjoy yourself in the , where there is an unrivalled o ering of health, relaxation and leisure activities.

et between two seas – the disciplinary and multi-lingual teams accompany respiratory rehabilitation, rheumatism, arthritis, Mediterranean and the Mar Menor patients before, during and after their stay. In arthritis, skin problems, detox, stress, anxiety. - e Region of Murcia is located addition, Imar Tours, its travel agency and Holiday - Balneario : Hot Spring Water resort, two 4* in south east of Spain, between & Health, its own full services medical company, hotels & one 3* located in Archena. Andalucía and , and is a land both will advise and help solve any needs that - Hotel alsia 4* medical spa and thalasotherapy. that combines nature at its purest. patients may have, restoring con dence and ensuring Located on the coast, opposite the Regional Natural From the sea, traditions and heritage their stay is stress-free. Park of the Salinas de . to gastronomy and leisure, Murcia is the perfect place Establishments with medical sta : to combine medical treatment with a holiday and  e hospitals: Quality and innovation - Centro Vital Aguas Salinas Apartments. Located on Shealth treatments. throughout the seafront, facing Mar Menor. e privileged climate of the area, with an average Hospital Mesa del Castillo (headquarters of - Hotel Lodomar 4* Spa & alassotherapy - Facing temperature of 19°C and 300 days of sunshine a year, the Urological Corporation multi-disciplinary the Regional Natural Park of the Salinas de San enables the streets and squares to be enjoyed in the Mediterranean team), Hospital de Molina (a top 20 Pedro del Pinatar. warm winter sun of this Mediterranean land. As a Spainish hospital) and Virgin of Charity Medical Spas: health region for centuries, Murcia is also the perfect Center (with professional international recognition - Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel 4* Spa & Marina, in facial surgery rejuvenating and nose, functional located on the coast in Aguilas with its own seaport. place to relax and heal body and mind. and aesthetic rhinoplasty). - Intercontinental 5* Mar Menor Golf Resort & Spa, Did you know? e three private hospitals are located in Murcia located near the Costa del Mar Menor & Nicklaus and Cartagena and are accredited by the Spanish Golf Trail with sixgolf courses. Spain has the highest life expectancy of any European health system. ey have di erent European quality - e Manga Club 5* Resort Golf & Spa, located on country and its health care system is 7th in the world certi cations (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and UNE the Mediterranean coast, with three golf courses. in terms of quality. Its medical schools are of the 179003) and the medical team is recognised by the highest quality in terms of training and innovation Professional College of Physicians. Rehabilitation in the sunlight at a spa or and Spain is one of the top three countries in the Each hospital has a wide range of specialties and hospital, the choice is yours world o ering Hydrology rehabilitation, using medical treatment, with the most modern systems Patients can undergo their treatment in a Costa mineral, marine and drinking water for medical and the most advanced technical innovation. Calida Cares hospital before following a rehabiliation treatment. Replacement hip, knee, shoulder surgery, dental and recovery programme at one of its seven treatment, diagnostic tests, second opinion, general specialised health spas. Alternatively, many patients Get back to full health in Murcia or speci c checks, urology, breast unit and oncology, opt to combine their holiday with a speci c Ancient Roman and Arab civilizations chose Murcia plastic surgery, fertility to name a few. rehabilitation treatment, tailored to their needs. for the goodness of its waters and its climate, in a land where the sun and light are present for more  e Spas: Everything for wellbeing Costa Calida Cares o ers a  exible platform for than 2,800 hours a year. From its natural sea springs ere are a wide range of establishments depending you to chose your health or medical treatments to the mud of Mar Menor, its healing properties are on patient needs. and accomodation, without waiting lists and with well-known. Hydrologists Medical establishments: Treatments quali ed professionals and at fantastic prices - we e Region of Murcia is home to Costa Calida by specialist physcians with mineral and marine are here for you - contact us! Cares, a private association of spas, thalassotherapy waters, sludge applications. centers, hospitals and service companies. Its multi- Specialties: include orthopedic rehabilitation, Visit www.costacalidacares.com for more details

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DISCOVER THE REGION Mar Menor Muds Caravaca is one of the ve Holy Cities of the world; a goal for pilgrims and Due to the particular weather conditions of the Mar Menor, which has a great an old Templars place. It is dicult to nd such a magnetic and welcoming number of hours of sun a year and high salinity levels, some muds suitable for atmosphere anywhere else. therapeutical treatments have been stocked for centuries at the northern end of the lagoon. e latest studies by Universidad de Murcia show that these Mediterranean Cuisine sediments have a high percentage of cations, calcium, magnesium, potassium e peculiar geography of the region enables visitors to try many specialities. and uoride, as well as anions, chloride and sulphate in well over expected e best vegetables of the huerta (garden) are part of the Mediterranean diet, levels. If you suer from bone and joint pains, go to the muds of Las Salinas in which combines tradition al dishes with avant-garde signature cuisine, all of Lo Pagán and try the well-known ‘Mar Menor muds’. Due to sedimentation, which are full of avour. Fruit candies, candied fruit and honey are where the on the sand and at the bottom of this small sea there are some muds with a most delicate aromas of these elds are noted. great power of absorption, mineralising action and healing eect. ey make good skin treatments and can be therapeutic for cases of rheumatism, arthritis, Wine routes of Bullas, and gout and rehabilitation after bone fracture, as well as being used as an anti- e Region of Murcia is perfect for wine lovers, with three denominations of inammatory. origin, Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla, where the Monastrell (or Mourvèdre) is the star. Visitors can immerse themselves in wineries, wonderful natural landscapes 22 golf courses to choose and historical monuments to make up an unforgettable experience. e Region of Murcia has become one of the favourite destinations for golf enthusiasts and professional golfers. In a working radius of 35 kilometres, you Nature can nd 22 quality golf courses designed by renowned international players. Do you like nature? en the Region of Murcia is for you, authentic without artice, and as natural as you. As clear as the water, as solid as the earth and Melting Pot enveloping like the air. e sun illuminates its varied and beautiful landscapes, Ancient civilisations have passed through Cartagena, Murcia and Lorca, leaving ranging from the high mountains in the north west to the coastal paths. a legacy of incalculable artistic and heritage value, including religious buildings, Places where you can enjoy all kinds of leisure activities, as well as water sports archaeological sites, monuments, museums. Far beyond the bigger cities, every throughout the year. village, every corner of the Region of Murcia hides traces of its history. For more information visit www.murciaturistica.es

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