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La Manga Mar Menor

La Manga Mar Menor is a sandbar separating the Mar Menor lagoon from the Mediterranean Sea, and stretching from the fishing village of Cabo de Palos to Punta del Mojon. The area has been popular with tourists since its discovery in the 1960s and has since seen a lot of construction and commercialisation, but still remains a very beautiful spot for a holiday.

Things to Do and Places to Visit in La Manga Mar Menor

Sports enthusiasts, especially golfers, are more than catered for in La Manga Mar Menor and surrounding areas. The five islands of the Mar Menor lagoon and the secluded shallow waters provide an excellent setting for water sports. There is a water sports station established in Mar Menor which is a collective group of 20 water sport centres that offer many activities including canoeing, sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing to name just a few.

Scuba diving and snorkelling fans can enjoy the calm warm waters of the Mar Menor lagoon which is around 5° warmer than the Mediterranean, and therefore used by water sports enthusiasts all year round.

For those who simply want to relax, there are few places in Spain with such spectacular beach views as those you will experience in Mar Menor. Within the lagoon the five small volcanic islands can be reached by taking a scenic boat trip.

La Manga Club Golf resort is located just 7 miles from the edge of the Mar Menor lagoon. This world renowned resort is famous for its three superb 18-hole championship golf courses, as well as the excellent facilities offered for a variety of other sports. The luxury accommodation at the resort attracts residents and visitors from all over the world. As well as the three championship courses, there is also a par 47 course for practice and beginners. Those new to golf can also take advantage of other excellent practice facilities such as putting courses and driving ranges; ideal for budding golfers of all ages and abilities.

The Manga Club resort also offers professional-size football and rugby pitches, tennis courts and training facilities, as well as multi-sports courts and pitches.

Just a few miles from Capo de Palos village at the start of La Manga you will find the Calblanque Natural Park which houses many examples of wildlife, birds, plants and flowers in breath taking scenery surrounded by mountains, sand dunes and beaches.

Football fans may enjoy a visit to La Manga Football Stadium, which hosts professional football club friendly games during the winter months as well as the annual La Manga Cup, which has been played at the stadium since 1999. The stadium is around 25 minutes' drive from La Manga Mar Menor rentals.

The historical city of Murcia is approximately 40 miles from La Manga Mar Menor accommodation and provides visitors with the chance to explore typical Spanish markets, ocal restaurants and bars, as well as a bustling nightlife if required. Those who enjoy eating out but don't want to travel so far will be pleased to discover that the area of La Manga Mar Menor is home to a wide variety of restaurants serving cuisine from all over the world, as well as the typical Spanish fare of the region such as Caldero de Mar Menor, Zarangollo, and ensalada Murciana..

How to Get to La Manga Mar Menor from the Airport

San Javier Airport Murcia is around 25 miles, or a 15-20 minute drive away from La Manga Mar Menor, while Alicante Airport is about 75 miles away and a little over one hour's drive. There are shuttle services from both airports to La Manga Mar Menor which can be booked online.

Alternatively you can travel from the airport by hiring a rental car, which are reasonably priced, or by taxi. A taxi to the village of Capo de Palos costs approximately 45-50 euros from Murcia Airport and around 130 euros from Alicante Airport. Local trains and buses are available but will require changes; and therefore may be an over complicated method to arrive at the resort when alternative tourist-friendly options are available..

La Manga Mar Menor Weather

The excellent climate of the area makes this a perfect choice for holidays; not only for golfers and other sports enthusiasts, but for anyone who wants to be assured of fine weather most of the year.

The region of Murcia typically enjoys over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, and around 320 days of guaranteed good weather. The World Health Organisation recommends the Murcia region as one of the best climates in the world, and especially recommended to those with respiratory complaints. During the summer months you can expect highs of over 30° most days, and this drops to around 17 to 22° during the winter months.