Costa Calida beaches:
10 minutes by car to the glorious, gently sloping sandy beaches of the Mar Menor Lagoon. Awarded the Blue Flag standard for their quality and cleanliness, the beaches in this area are ideal for young and old. If you like to explore, the region's quaint fishing village of 'Cabo de Palos' offers many restaurants serving delicious, local cuisine and seafood. 20 minutes' drive from La Manga and 30 minutes' drive from beaches in the Mediterranean.
Local area:
Torre Pacheco 2km
Los Alcazares 8km
The historic city of Murcia is 30km from the resort and offers modern and historic culture.
Cartagena 20km, is a Roman city with a beautiful lively Port and many cafe bars and restaurants.
All amenities including banks, supermarkets and restaurants are very close by. There are many other facilities at the resort, which are available to villa guests.
Places of interest:
Approx. 2 hours' drive to Granada and the Alhambra Palace.
Approx. 3.5 hours' drive to Madrid.
Approx. 45-50 minutes' drive to Alicante, well know for it's popular water and theme parks.
Approx. 30 minutes' drive from Cartegena, a historic port city.
A local shopping complex called 'Dos Mares' with an enormous supermarket, many restaurants and a cinema is 20 minutes' drive away.
Golf:
The villa is situated on the beautiful Mar Menor Golf Resort (currently 9-holes) but will extend to 18-holes in the near future. There are many other golf courses in the area including La Manga, Mosa Trajectum and Torre Pacheco, which is a par 3, nine-hole course. Other golf courses include La Finca, Las Ramblas, Campoamor and Hacienda Del Alamo; all courses are within 20 minutes' drive from the villa.
Other Activities:
The resort is ideal for walking and cycling.