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- Activities in Mar Menor, Torre Pacheco, Los Alcazares, Alicante
& Murcia Region. |
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We have compiled some helpful information about family
holiday activites in the Murcia region of Spain
and also information about golfing facilities
in the Murcia region of Spain that will make your
stay in the Mar Menor Golfing & Family Holiday Resort a
memorable one.
We have also included some helpful information about flights
to Murcia from Ireland and Flights
to Murcia from UK as well as information on eating
out, Restaurants & Bars in Murcia, Spain. |
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Mar Menor, the little sea, is a salt water
lagoon located in the south-eastern region of Murcia,
in Spain.
Separated from the Mediterranean sea by a sand bar 22km
in length it belongs to four municipalities: Cartagena,
Los Alcazares, San Javier & San Pedro del Pinatar.
Remarkable sporting facilites in the area make this one
of the most popular places in Europe for all kinds of
water sports and offers some of the best facilities for
surfing, scuba diving &
water skiing in Spain.
The coastline of Murcia is lined with several sandy beaches
including Aguilas, Lorca, Mazarron, La Manga, Cartagena,
San Pedro, Del Pinatar, Los Alcazarares and San Javier
all of which offer the perfect setting for family
activites and days out in Spain.
The weather in Murcia is great with a climate having over
300 days of sunshine per year and average temperatures
of 21 degrees (ranging from 12 degrees in Winter to 25
degrees, and above, in Summer).
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| Flights
to Spain - Flights from Ireland & UK to San Javier
Airport & Alicante Airport |
There are two airports in close proximity to the Mar Menor
Golf Resort. Murcia Airport (San Javier Airport)
is a 15 minute drive from the resort and Alicante
Airport 45 minutes.
Cheap Flights to Murcia from UK & Ireland
Ryanair fly scheduled flights to Murcia from Shannon, Dublin,
East Midlands, Glasgow-Prestwick, Bournemouth, Liverpool,
London Stansted & London Luton.
Cheap Flights to Alicante from UK & Ireland
Ryanair fly scheduled flights to Alicante from Shannon,
Dublin, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Newquay, Liverpool &
London Stansted.
Cheap Flights to Murcia from UK
Easyjet fly scheduled flights to Murcia from Bristol, London
Gatwick & Newcastle.
Cheap Flights to Alicante from UK
Easyjet fly scheduled flights to Alicante from Belfast,
Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester,
Newcastle, London Luton, London Gatwick & London Stansted.
Cheap Flights to Murcia from Northern Ireland & UK
Jet2 fly scheduled flights to Murcia from Belfast International,
Blackpool, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Manchester & Newcastle.
Cheap Flights to Alicante from UK
Jet2 fly scheduled flights to Alicante from Blackpool,
Leeds Bradford & Manchester.
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| Golf
Courses in Murcia - Some on information of golfing
activites in Murcia, Spain. |
The Resort
of Mar Menor has its own 18 hole course designed by Jack Nicklaus. This course is just a short walk
from the villa.
Golfing in Murcia is an absolute delight. There are a vast
array of golf courses in the Murcia Region ranging in size
and skill level.
All courses cater for golfing holiday parties with competitive
green fees, equipment hire & other golfing facilities.
Listed below are a few of the best golf courses in Murcia,
Spain with links to their websites. All of these golf courses
are within 30 minutes drive from the Mar Menor Golf Resort.
Altorreal
Golf Club
Mosa
Golf Club
La Torre Golf Resort
San
Roque Golf & Country Club
Roda
Golf Resort
Hacienda
Del Alamo
Golf
La Finca
Map of Courses in Murcia |
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| Family
Holiday Activites - Information on family holiday attractions
in the Murcia region of Spain. |
Family Facilites at
the Mar Menor Resort
In addition to the private heated swimming pool at the Villa
there is a Pool Area & Club House available for use by
guests. The pool is manned by a lifeguard all day and has
a childrens pool and jacuzzi area. Parasols and sunloungers
are available at no cost.
Things to do in the
Murcia region of Spain
There are many places to visit that will provide fun days
out in the Murcia region of Spain.
Terra Natura Theme
Park
The Terra
Natura Theme Park is located the Espinardo area
just north of the town of Murcia (about 30 mins to 1 hour
travel time from the Mar menor Resort). This new Theme Park
covers an area of 13,000 square metres of safari park and
water park.
There is also a brand new water park on the same site, Aqua
Natura with water slides and great fun for all the family.
There are 6 water slides, a slow river and several shallow
pools with climbing frames and slides.
Entrance to the water park and zoo is €22.50 for adults
and €16.50 for children.
Entrance into the Zoo is €10 for adults and €8 for
children.
Terra Mitica Theme
Park
The huge Terra
Mitica Theme Park, located in Benidorm, is certainly
well worth a visit. It takes approximately 90mins to 120mins
to drive each way but the park itself is action packed.
The Port of Cartagena
There are a variety of cheap and free attractions in Cartagena.
These include the Castle, the open top bus ride around the
town and the Catamaran boat trip around the harbour. All of
these take less than an hour and so if you want to immerse
yourself in some Spanish culture and history get to town early
and enjoy the museums and tourist attractions. .
If you want to go shopping you can visit the Parque Mediterraneo
just outside the city of Cartagena. This new shopping center
boasts top brand Spanish & English names.
Pawson Paintball
For the older kids
Pawson Paintball - Costa Calida offers a totally
unique, fun and safe experience of paintballing in Cartagena,
Murcia.
Beaches in The Murcia
Region of Spain
There loads of beaches in the area. Aguilas, Lorca, Mazarron,
La Manga, Cartagena, San Pedro, Del Pinatar, Los Alcazarares
and San Javier beaches to name but a few. All of the beach
areas provide activities for families and are clean and safe.
The town of Los Alcazares is a 10 minute drive from the Mar
Menor resort and boasts wonderful beaches. See our Virtual
Tour page for pictures.
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| Eating
out in Murcia - Information about Restaurants in Murcia
and Bars in Murcia |
There are
three restaurants on the resort.
Restaurants on the
Mar Menor Golf Resort
Pinos Bar
Reasonably priced family freindly Pizza & Pasta Restaurant
& Bar.
El Olivio Restaurant
Mediteranean cuising in a contemporary environment.
Barbeques held weekly in the summer months.
The Clover
Irish themed Bar & Restaurant offering reasonably priced
bar food.
Restaurants in the
Murcia Region
Miramar
Pº del Puerto, 14
Cabo de Palos
Tel:v968 563 033 |
One of the area's most popular restaurants
in Cabo de Palos, just at the entrance of La Manga. Located
next to the busy little fishing harbour, the views of
the Mediterranean sea from the restaurant are stunning.
Traditional cuisine based on fish, shellfish and seafood
rice dishes. Very good quality produce, well-cooked and
presented.
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Borsalino
Urbanización Babilonia
Gran Vía Salida 18
La Manga
968 563 131 |
Restaurant specialising in French cuisine with a lovely
terrace overlooking the sea where it is a delight to dine
on Summer evenings. We have seen a general decline however
in recent years both in the standards of service and the
quality of food. Nevertheless it still remains your best
bet if you are staying on La Manga and want to walk there
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El Mosqui
Subida al Faro, 50
Cabo de Palos
Tel: 968 564 563 |
Famous for its calderos, a rice dish made with fish
stock and, unlike most rice and paella dishes, served
before the stock has evaporated, almost as a rice-fish
soup. Not for the delicate eater, caldero has quite a
strong fishy taste. But if you are adventurous and enjoy
seafood, El Mosqui is your best bet. Simple restaurant,
good service, very popular with locals and quite cheap
prices.
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Restaurant
La Casa del Reloj
Las Plazas, ctra N-332
San Pedro del Pinatar
Tel: 968 182 406 |
Interesting, friendly restaurant, very
popular with British and German tourists and residents
in the area. Set in a 19th Century house with some fascinating
corners decorated with paintings, sculptures and antiques.
Specialises in rice cooked over a wood fire, grilled meat
and seafood dishes. |
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