Mar Menor & Mediterranean

The Great Pool, the Little Sea... the so-called Mar Menor (Minor Sea) has been known by different names during the course of its history, all of which have described this singular natural phenomenon: a great coastal lagoon (originally an open bay), 170 square kilometres of warm salt water, the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe.

This setting has everything you need for water sports: great weather, a constant breeze, calm and shallow waters (less than seven metres at the deepest point)... there is no wonder it is considered one of Europe's best sailing destinations. Water sports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice with sailing, canoeing, swimming, waterskiing, jet-skiing, fly-surfing, windsurfing and every other type of nautical activity you can imagine.

The stretch of land that separates the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean, called La Manga ('the sleeve'), is 24 kilometres long and between 200 metres to 1.5 kilometres in width. La Manga del Mar Menor is located between two seas and as such boasts infinite beaches, sandy seabeds and crystalline waters. The Mar Menor beaches are particularly popular with families with young children, because the warm, shallow water offers bathing fun for all ages.

All around the Mar Menor, picturesque villages such as Los Alcázares and Santiago de la Ribera, with seafront promenades bordered by majestic palm trees, are great for a day trip. Each day of the week, a local street market is hosted in a different town.

The Mediterranean

With more than 3000 hours of sun a year and mild temperatures even in winter - with a yearly average of over 18º Celsius - the coast is an attractive option.

The region's coastline extends for more than 240 kilometres and offers many long, sandy beaches and deserted wild coves with crystal clear water, all awaiting the arrival of the bather, the sailor, the diver or the fisherman.

There are delightful, picturesque fishing villages such as Cabo de Palos and Aguilas, lively ports like the one in Mazarron and unspoilt areas of natural beauty, unmatched elsewhere on the Mediterranean coast, such as the beaches at Calblanque and Calnegre.

La Manga Club has its own secluded Mediterranean cove, called La Cala, located approximately five minutes by car or shuttle bus from the centre of the resort. This attractive small beach is the perfect retreat for a day in the sun and, during the summer months, offers a full range of facilities including lifeguard, sun lounges, shower and La Cala beach restaurant, which specialises in fresh seafood.

Within a short distance of La Manga Club, you will find a host of seaside destinations where you can spend a day exploring or just lying on the beach:

Calblanque Natural Park
Bordering La Manga Club, the Mediterranean coast at Calblanque is a site of unrivalled natural beauty. This protected area presents a strip of virgin coastline, with arid mountains and long, golden beaches. Swimming here is not recommended as the currents can be treacherous.

San Pedro del Pinatar Salt Flats and Natural Park
The salt flats at San Pedro del Pinatar are the region's most important wetland area, home to large concentrations of aquatic nesting birds and where thousands of migratory birds rest during their journey between Europe and Africa. This regional park of rich environmental diversity and unspoilt beaches can easily be visited following well-marked pathways.

Cabo de Palos Fishing Village
Cabo de Palos is a typical fishing village, offering a wide choice of gastronomy. From its emblematic lighthouse, perched on the cliffs carved out by the waves, you can see the whole of the La Manga strip.

Islas Hormigas
Divers agree that the Islas Hormigas, a marine reserve off the coast of Cabo de Palos, is one of Spain's best dive sites due to its great biodiversity, abundance of sea life and the excellent conditions for diving.

Nature & Adventure

The exceptional year-round climate is ideal for discovering this beautiful region of Spain. With an extent of 11,000 square metres and a diversity of stunning landscapes and natural spaces, the region of Murcia offers endless possibilities for outdoor pursuits and many different sports and activities.

All along the coast and in the inland areas, you will find many interesting walking routes. Surrounded by protected natural spaces, La Manga Club itself offers a number of itineraries that you can follow on foot or by bike. A route map is available from the Information Centre.

The more adventurous can paddle down rivers by canoe or inflatable, go rock climbing, trekking, paragliding, cave diving and deep-sea diving. Various specialised companies organise day-long activities in the heart of the countryside such as horse riding, mountain biking and white-water canoeing, as well as a variety of rural activities such as the distillation of aromatic plants and the extraction of their scents, cake and cheese making, photographic or archaeological tours and many, many more.
Visit also:

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