La Manga:
Thanks to the geographic conditions and the climate, La Manga del Mar Menor is probably the best place in the world for practicing nautical sports. The two distinct seas, soft breezes, sunny days and significant sporting infrastructures makes La Manga a water sports paradise. No one need travel far to practice their water sport; sailing, canoeing, water skiing, windsurfing, kite surfing, jet skiing, diving and most other nautical sports.
Apart from the water sports, the area offers a great variety of other activities to suit all tastes such as sight seeing, guided walking tours, horse riding, fishing, pleasure flights, coastal hikes and bird watching at the nearby nature reserves. The world famous La Manga Club is 20 minutes drive away with many quality golf courses nearby. There are tennis clubs with courts open to the public all year round, plus paddle tennis and squash. In addition there is a roller-skating rink and full size go-kart track.
The road which runs through La Manga has been built to offer cyclists the safety of a cycle-lane and there’s an absence of hills throughout the strip. Free bike hire is available nearby. Blue flag beaches and boat trips also make this a favourite place for all the family. There are boat trips from the marina to local islands in both the Med and the Mar Menor.
In La Manga you can rest, practice sport and also get to know the local history, or participate in the traditional fiestas of the area.
Cuisine - A world of flavours is offered to the visitors of La Manga, and the typically Mediterranean style of cooking is available in the restaurants. This includes paellas, fresh fish, freshly grilled meats and succulent salads. There are a variety of excellent restaurants at the marina including Italian, Mexican, and Asian.
Local Area:
The historic towns of Cartagena (30 mins away) and Murcia (60 mins drive) are well worth visiting for the shopping, Roman monuments and sightseeing. Cartagena is full of interesting architecture, has many museums, and has an historic marina with tourist trips around the harbour. The shopping in the historic center is great. Murcia also has a zoo, water park and acquarium.
There are small towns nearby for sightseeing and shopping including Los Belones and Santiago de la Ribera. You can take the foot ferry from the marina to Santiago de la Ribera, the Spanish air display team practices here.
Further afield you can take a scenic tour through the local mountains or visit the flamingos at the San Pedro salt lakes.
You don't need a car to enjoy a holiday here since buses run up and down the strip all day and there are bus services to the local towns such as Los Belones and Cartagena.
Relax and enjoy.
Golf:
The world famous La Manga Club is 20 minutes drive away with many quality golf courses close by including DeVere Roda Golf (20 minutes), La Serena (20 minutes) and Hacienda del Alamo (40 minutes). A 9 hole pitch and putt and driving range is a couple of minutes drive away.
La Manga Club is home to 3 magnificent 18 hole championship courses which all benefit from uniquely tranquil surroundings with superb views. La Manga Club is considered one of Europe's finest golfing destinations and has played host to many international tournaments.
Roda Golf Course is constructed within an excellent 18-hole, par 72 golf course exclusively designed by Dave Thomas, one of the most prestigious European golf designers.
La Serena Golf & Beach Resort is superbly situated just 5 minutes from the beautiful sandy beaches & calming shores of the Mar Menor.
Hacienda del Alamo was awarded 'International Golf Resort of the Year 2007'. The spectacular clubhouse has stunning views all the way to the Mar Menor and to the mountains of Murcia.
Other golf courses nearby include La Finca, Campoamor, Altorreal, Mar Menor Golf, El Valle, La Torre, Mosa Trajectum, Villamartin and Las Ramblas.
I can provide further information about the local courses and booking your golf tee times.
Other Activities:
jet skiing, boat trips and hire, go karting, quad bikes, kite surfing, beach bars, golf including the world famous La Manga club
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