One of the great things about staying here is having two seas and a huge variety of beaches close by. Quiet coves, Mediterranean beaches and the calm water of the Mar Menor.
Open sea, clear water and some of the most spectacular scenery on the Murcia coast.
Nature, dunes, hills and long Mediterranean beaches inside a protected regional park. No beach bars, no high-rises.
Good to know: in high summer, car access is often limited and a park-and-ride bus runs. Check before you go, and take water and shade.
A small cove right next to La Manga Club. Handy for a quick swim without getting the car out.
Good to know: it's small and rocky in places, so water shoes help.
Coves, beaches, diving and one of the most characterful seaside villages in the area.
Good to know: pair a swim with lunch at the harbour.
Calm, shallow water that's especially popular with families and watersports fans.
One of the largest saltwater lagoons in Europe, the Mar Menor is separated from the Mediterranean by the long, narrow strip of La Manga. Its water warms up earlier in the year and there are rarely waves, which makes it ideal for small children and for learning to sail or windsurf.
A few things that are handy to know on Spanish beaches.
Green means safe to swim, yellow means take care, red means no swimming.
Windy day? The Mar Menor is usually calmer. Hot, still day? The Mediterranean is fresher.
In July and August, the best hours are before 11am and after 5pm.
High-factor sun cream, a hat and plenty of water. The sun here is serious.
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