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Guide to Costa Calida
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Mar Menor
Unique and beautiful the Mar Menor (little sea) is Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon, divided from the Mediterranean by a natural breakwater known as La Manga Strip, incorporating the town of La Manga; the ‘Strip’ is a popular tourist centre with 22km of double beaches, the Mediterranean on one side and the Mar Menor on the other.
Dotted along the 73 kilometres of Mar Menor coastline are numerous small towns and villages, San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcazares, Los Narejos, Islas Menores, Mar de Cristal and Playa Honda, offering mile after mile of gentle promenade beaches with numerous bars and restaurants to suit every taste and budget.
Thanks to its 320 days of sunshine a year and shallow, mirror-calm waters, the lagoon with its ‘Blue Flag’ beaches and white sands make it ideal for family holidays and those interested in sailing, diving and water skiing.
Even in the height of the season, the beaches never get ‘packed’ or claustrophobic. For families, it is worth noting that most of the beaches along the Mar Menor have small play areas for children on the beach itself. In summer, disabled access is provided at key locations and lifeguards are on duty.
The Mar Menor bay is also famed for its natural mud bath which is reputed to have special healing properties for people with rheumatic or arthritic problems. Almond trees, palms and windmills complete the picture, adding to the beauty of the landscape of this area.
 Travelling time by car from;
La Manga Club - 10 minutes
Mar Menor Golf Resort - 10 minutes
La Torre - 15 minutes |
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