Offering great accommodations, these self-catering holiday villas and apartments in Mar Menor are conveniently located nearby the different recreational spots and entertainment centers where visitors can relax and enjoy the leisurely pace of life in this Mediterranean locale. Being a beachcombers paradise for foreigners and locals alike, the area around Mar Menor is surrounded with famous beaches like El Pino, El Pedruchillo, El Galán where you can enjoy activities like sailing, surfing, swimming, walking, water skiing or wind surfing. For bikers, there are many bike and trekking routes, paths and even old cattle tracks that can be used to explore the surrounding countryside. Moreover, this city also offers a novel way to discover the lagoon of Mar Menor - by horseback! Start your ride from the horse barn at El Puntal, then wind along the steppes culminating at Cenizas Mountain, a rocky peak that limits Calblanque. Scuba divers can try Hormigas Islands, a nearby diving spot that has preserved the biodiversity of the marine environment and rocky coral beds. It is one of the few well-known diving spots in this region that has also obtained the distinction as an Integrated Marine Reserve. Apart from all this, visit other nearby cities in the region such as La Manga and Los Alcazares.
Around the Mar Menor area, you can explore many natural parks that have preserved the local habitat for the flora and fauna of this region. The salt flat of San Pedro del Pinatar is one of the popular and the most important wetlands of this entire region. Declared a national park in 1985, this area has a very fragile and delicate ecosystem. For those who have inclination for bird photography, this can be the ideal spot to visit as every year flocks of flamingos and other migratory birds like herons, barn owls, gulls, harriers and avocets nest here. Just a few hours drive from Mar Menor, Calblanque Regional Park is another spot where you can spend all day on a pristine beach. It offers an exclusive group of beaches, salt flats and cliffs. Moreover, the city also has different museums like the Museum of San Javier, the Parish Museum, the National Museum of Maritime Archaeology and the Antonio Oliver Museum, where you can learn more about the social, cultural, rural handicrafts and traditions regarding work and play of Mar Menor's history.
At Mar Menor, an array of restaurants serve a range of tasty snacks, local specialty dishes and mouthwatering meals in an ambiance ranging from casual to fine dining. This city is also famous for its nightlife and has many pubs, open-air bars and dance clubs. You will find these entertainment venues conveniently located near to many Mar Menor vacation rentals where you can relax on the beach by day and party the night away!