La Manga Del Mar Menor
September 2nd, 2010
La Manga Del Mar Menor
It’s easy to see how this town got its name: The La Manga Strip measures 21 km in length and 300 meters wide on average which gives it the appearance of a “sleeve” of land when seen from the air. La Manga separates the Mediterranean Sea from Mar Menor which translates into “small sea”.
Although the area’s high real estate prices relative to elsewhere on the Costa Blanca make it expensive to live here La Manga is a very popular place to visit. Here travelers will find a host of hotels stores bars nightclubs and restaurants of all descriptions. There is something for everyone here. If you are in the under30 set a popular spot to hang out is in the Zoco area of the town. And if you fancy yourself a golfer there’s a highend golf course of the same name located at the end of the strip. If you are a water lover La Manga is the right place for you too. You’ll find more than 40 km of Blue Flag beaches perfect for any water sport you could mention.
Even for locals living in Murcia the Mar Menor is a favorite summer destination. When you visit you’ll experience the exciting mingling of local flavor and the foreign diversity.
To get to the area you have a few choices. The closest international airport is Murcia San Javier which offers daily flights from the U.K. and elsewhere in Europe that will transport you right into the Mar Menor area. As an alternative you could choose to fly into the Alicante airport. From there you’ll need to drive for about an hour to get to the La Manga area.
The public transportation system here isn’t great and the Alicante airport is about 85 km away from Mar Menor so it is a wise decision to either look for a hotel that offers a shuttle service or to rent a car. And if you plan on exploring this picturesque area you might want to opt for the car rental option.
The official entrance to the Manga strip is marked by a lighthouse known as Cabo de Palos. Starting from that point you drive up along the whole length of the strip. When you are almost at the end of La Manga near the village of Veneziola you’ll encounter the yacht club Tomas Maestre near another lighthouse. If you are tired after your long journey this is the perfect place to stop relax and sip a coffee or a cocktail at one of the several restaurants that overlook the Menor.
Surrounding the whole Mar Menor are beautiful beaches and villages to explore just one of which is La Manga de Mar Menor. This area particularly the La Manga Strip should not be overlooked when planning a trip to Spain. To plan a trip to this region is to assure yourself a holiday full of many different activities and even a little relaxation thrown in the mix.
About the writer:nbsp;nbsp; La Manga Club holiday resort provides golf tennis horse riding water sports childrens club cycling etc and if you would like to receive the La Manga Resort Guide please visit the website.The La Manga Club Resort is the perfect resort location for your Holidays in Spain set on 1500 acres of breathtaking Spanish countryside.
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