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La Manga The guide was updated: 2024-09-17

La Manga del Mar Menor, also known simply as La Manga, is a stunning summer vacation destination that attracts both local and international travellers. Nestled between two seas, the area is comprised entirely of beaches, including the western shore, where the warm waters of Europe's largest lagoon provide healing properties. The strip is also famous for its top-notch golf courses.

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Population:	Approximately 10,000 (2022)
Currency:	1 Euro = 100 Cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	112
Newspapers:	Murcia Today (in English) – murciatoday.com La Opinion de Murcia – www.laopiniondemurcia.es La Verdad – www.laverdad.es
Opening hours:	Opening hours may vary depending on the business, but most operate from 8–9am to 1–2pm, closing for an afternoon break and re-opening again at 4:30pm. Tourist-geared establishments often stay open late into the night.
Tourist information:	Tourist information centre Gran Vía de la Manga, km 0, Cabo de Palos Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10am–1:30pm / 5–6:30pm; Sat & Sun 11am–1pm +34 968 14 61 36

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The nearly 20 kilometer strip is the place to be for beach-goers and golders (Veneziola Golf enjoys rave reviewesy), but further pursuits await on the mainland. Cape Palos, Calblanque Park and Punta Brava make for good day-trips, while the closest big city is Cartagena - a historic port settlement with plenty to explore.

Marina Tomas Maestre

Marina Tomas Maestre

North of La Manga on the spit lies the Tomas Maestre marina, a port set up directly on the dividing line between Mar Menor and the Mediterranean. Available activities other than marvelling at luxury yachts (and sea vessels of the more modest variety) include dining, bar-hopping, and shopping.

Boat Tours

Boat Tours

Apart from primarily utilitarian trips across the Mar Menor to settlements like Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcazares, several boat operators offer guided leisure rides - these often include a tour of coastal attractions, along with stops for swimming out at sea or one of the area's many beaches. One company that offers these (and other) services is Solaz Lines:

La Punta Brava

La Punta Brava

If time allows, do make the trip to Punta Brava across Mar Menor from La Manga. Some of the best views over the Strip (and Sierra Mineras on the other side) unfold from here, and hiking along the coast rewards with ever more landscape vistas. Trains to Cartagena depart from the nearby Los Nietos.

Golf

Golf

La Manga and surroundings are known as somewhat of a golfing destination, much due to the presence of multiple golf courses in the area. One well-visited location is the 9-hole course in the Strip's north, Veneziola Golf.

Water Sports

Water Sports

La Manga's location smack in the middle of two seas makes it the perfect location for water sports. Sailing, wind- and kite-surfing are best done on the Mediterranean side, while the calm waters of Mar Menor are better fit for canoeing and jet skiing. La Manga Watersports Salida 19, Hotel Cavanna Playa la Gola, La Manga +34 634 35 04 37 www.lamangawatersports.com Aqua Adicta Watersports Calle Pintor Rosales 28, Mar de Cristal, La Manga +34 659 43 48 11 www.aqua-adicta.co.uk

Calblanque Regional Park

Calblanque Regional Park

Calblanque Regional Park is a spot of rare natural beauty open to visitors all year round. This protected natural area boasts stunning landscapes, a beautiful shoreline with multiple small bays and coves, and a multitude of trails to explore. There is very little tourist infrastructure, however, so do make sure to bring along all necessary supplies - and perhaps a picnic!

Beaches

Beaches

La Manga boasts a number of stunning beaches for both sunbathers and water sport enthusiasts. The best known of these are Playa de San Javier, Playa Paraiso, Playa La Manga, Veneziola, and Playa de Callblanque, which is also the starting point for a hiking trail.

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