The area around:
Close by to the complex and walking along Avenida del Puerto towards Mar Menor you will find bars cafes shops, play areas, sandy beaches, mud baths and water sports. A beautiful promenade divides the Mar Menor and Salt Lakes where you can indulge in therapeutic mud baths or simply walk safely during the day or night. This place is very popular with tourists all over the world.
Walking in the perpendicular direction you will find Nature Reserve Park, Salinas with its numerous Salt Lakes of different colours, Mediterranean sea and even more unspoiled blue flag sandy beaches. The nearby salt Lakes are home for migratory birds: flamingos, herons owls, eagles.
Next door is Thalesian Hotel and Thalasso Centre offering the most modern thalassotherapy, which means the combined use of the therapeutic effects of the sea: offering sea water treatments, circuits. swimming pools, hydrology, also beauty programmes, fitness centre and classes eg yoga, pilates (10euros per lesson ) to the public.
San Pedro del Pinatar town:
San Pedro del Pinatar was traditionally a seafaring and agricultural centre, but recently has become one of the principal tourist towns in Murcia Costa Calida.
A typically Spanish town with lots of activities including water sports such as sailing, wind surfing, jet skiing, canoeing, fishing, para gliding, water skiing, boat trips, horse riding, bird watching. Festivals and events are taking place throughout the year in the town square. San Pedro has got weekly markets;on Monday in San Pedro and on Thursday in Lo Pagan, and offers freshly grown fruits and vegetables and other goods. The town offers authentic Spanish feel with several tapas bars/ restaurants and other types of cuisine available. Also banks, night clubs, casino, wide range of shops and supermarkets can be found there. The nearest supermarket within 15 min walk is the Mercadona, or within 10 min drive you have Lidl, Carefour or Eroski and Dos Mares.
The local area is very flat and ideal for walking and cycling.
Key holder:
The key holder lives in the same complex. She can arrange for airport transfers from either Murcia or Alicante airport. Welcome packs are available, you can ask her all the first basic questions for shopping trips to Dos Mares or Torrevieja or taxi service or bicycle hire.
There are parking bays just outside and the the front entrance to the block where the apartment is and also at the back of the block.
The block is located just off the main road of Avenida del puerto and 3 minutes driving distance to 774 exit from motorway AP-7 and N332.
Within walking distance from the block where the apartment is there is a main bus station which has got regular bus service to nearby cities of Cartagena, Murcia, Alicante, Torrevieja and Madrid.
Ski:
Ski resorts are 2 hours drive away, info available on requests. Other attraction:
Excursions are available to join. These are payable extra. More information on request. Here are some of them:
1. Balneario de Archena Spa if you want to relax. Situated in the Ricote Valley you can enjoy breathtaking views from the hot and cold plunge pools, the large heated natural water swimming pool, the lazy river and a number of jacuzzi & jacuzzi beds. All water originates from a spring that holds mineral-medicinal qualities! Afterwards you can stroll through the grounds and enjoy lunch in the tranquil gardens. Return coach: 12€ p/p. Entrance 10€ p/p.
2..Rio Safari park, Elche:This fantastic safari park is an ideal family day out with a huge selection of animals and incredible shows all day long… you can even ride the safari train out in the wild for a closer look! Return coach: 12€ p/p, Hola Life discounted entrance: 12.50€ children and 18€ adults.
3. The Water park.
Golf:
There are numerous golf courses close by: Villa Martin, Las Ramblas, Campoamor, Roda Golf and La Finca which are only 15 min drive away. Championship golf courses are at famous La Manga area.
Other activities continued:
4. Terra Natura Zoo, Murcia: Packed with a range of shows, entertainment and adventure activities Terra Natura makes for a great day out… ! Return coach: 12€ p/p, Discounted entrance: 12€ children, 16€ adults.
5.Cartagena Market/City trip: This amazing historical city has fantastic attractions to enjoy some of which include the Old Town, the Church & Monastery, the Gold Museum, the Military Fort, and of course the must see Torture Chambers! Return coach: 12€ p/p, Entrance: Prices vary for attractions.
6. The Sun Fort, Lorca Castle: Discover Lorca’s rich and vivid history through the videos and actors who are dressed up around the castle and will tell you of the life and times of those days. Return coach 12€ p/p, Entrance 10€ p/p
7. Cabo de Palos Market: buzzing local market which is the largest in the area with over 100 stalls selling fruit, vegetables, clothes, shoes, bags, home wares and more.
Other Activities:
mud baths at Mar Menor in San Pedro del Pinatar
