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Michael Lee asked:


Are you thinking of a Spanish holiday and where to stay in La Manga del Mar Menor? This area, on Spain’s Costa Cailda, enjoys a temperate climate with over 320 days of sunshine each year. It’s the perfect place to get that rest and relaxation you deserve. Before you book your vacation, take the time to examine the hotels, villas and apartments in the region.

The area of the Mar Menor or the “Little Sea” is almost completely separated from the Mediterranean Sea. The “La Manga del Mar Menor” means “the sleeve of the little sea.” This 28 kilomenter strip of land forms the lagoon of Mar Menor, a beautiful natural environment.

Where to stay in La Manga del Mar Menor means choosing from places like the Hotel Mangalan in Gran Via de La Manga. This hotel opened in 2005 with 142 rooms on 10 floors. The nice thing about this hotel is that all the rooms have balconies with views of the sea. Hotel Mangalan has a cafe, a bar and an air-conditioned restaurant for its guests. It also has conference rooms for business travelers. The hotel offers a playground area for kids. For adults it has a spa, and for everyone it has indoor as well as an outdoor rooftop pool.

The Hotel Sol Galua in La Manga del Mar Menor is in Hacienda Dos Mares. On Galua Beach next to the Plaza Bohemia Shopping Center, it is near a sailing school and tennis club. It is a good central location from which to explore Cartagena and Murcia, which are 30 kilometers and 75 kilometers away respectively.

The Hotel Husa Doblemar is in Mar Menor de la Manga. It is right on the shore of Mar Menor, only 250 meters from the Mediterranean Sea and 70 kilometers from Murcia. The hotel features a buffet restaurant, gardens, entertainment programs, an outdoor swimming pool, bars and the availability of water sports. Other hotels in La Manga del Mar Menor are Hotel Cavanna, in Gran Via-Plaza Cavanna and the Hotel Los Delfines in Gran Via La Manga, among many others.

Another option when thinking about where to stay in La Manga del Mar Menor is the Hotel Villas La Manga. This comfortable establishment has 60 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and a 24-hour front desk. They provide free parking, luggage storage, safety deposit boxes and free Wi-Fi Internet access to their guests.

Going the apartment route is also a choice you can make when thinking about where to stay in La Manga del Mar Menor. The La Manga apartments are luxury two bedroom and two bathroom beachfront apartments. It’s only a skip and a jump from the large inlet which is Mar Menor. These apartments provide the highest standard in apartment furnishings.

The Tony Apartments are a few minutes’ walk from the beach and only 10 minutes from the activity of the La Manga strip and La Manga Club Golf Resort. The apartment complex is close to the local market and a variety of excellent restaurants. The Tony Apartments feature an outdoor communal pool and a communal barbeque.

A newer two bedroom penthouse apartment with fabulous views of the mountains of Calablanque National Park is the Ribera Beach with its penthouses. The lighthouse at Cabo de Palos is also visible from the private balconies. Situated close to the beach, the complex also has a communal pool with a children’s pool and a sunbathing area. The Ribera has a 50 square meter private rooftop solarium with a barbecue area to enjoy relaxing time in the Spanish sun.

Don’t forget to consider the Euromarina Tower apartment with its sculptured pool and the Rydian Apartment in the seaside town of Lo Pagan. The Rydian is near the famous salt lake and Natural Park of San Pedro del Pinatar. The Calle Orozco in La Manga del Mar Menor is a new two bedroom penthouse that also has a large rooftop solarium.

All of the above and a host of others are there for you to investigate when you plan your Spanish vacation. Choose one that suits your needs and get ready to enjoy time well spent on La Manga del Mar Menor.



Travis

Michael Lee asked:


A bevy of culinary delights await tourists at La Manga restaurants. The distinctive fresh regional foods and flavorful spices will enchant visitors from all over the world.

No Mar Menor holiday is complete without sampling some of the finest cuisine in Spain. Fortunately for tourists, La Manga restaurants offer a taste of everything. Hungry travelers can find any fare from continental breakfasts to casual lunches to fine regional cuisine.

The Mar Menor is actually a saltwater lake, the largest one in Europe to be precise. When speaking of the Mar Menor region, people usually refer to the coast around the Mar Menor, also known as the “Little Sea.” It’s located near the southeastern tip of Spain. It is completely separated from the rest of the Mediterranean Sea by a 22 kilometer strip of land called Gran Via.

The Mar Menor area is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is frequented year round by visitors from all over the world. There is a total of 70 kilometers of coastline surrounding the Mar Menor Sea. The coast is home to luxury resorts, hotels, villas and of course restaurants.

La Manga del Mar Menor is located at the southernmost portion of the region. La Manga restaurants are particularly noteworthy on the coast for their distinctive regional fare. La Manga del Mar Menor is home to the world-class La Manga Club, which features over 20 restaurants and bars. Each has a distinctive theme and specialty. Between the outlying region and the resort itself, travelers have a variety of La Manga restaurants to choose from.

Many La Manga restaurants feature authentic regional Mediterranean cuisine. La Manga restaurants take full advantage of proximity to the sea and offer a variety of fresh seafood on their menus. Fresh local produce is also prominently featured in most every dish. Rice is a staple in the Mediterranean diet. Tourists will find that most every meal includes it in some fashion.

Mediterranean food is truly special because of its is distinctive regional spices. The Spanish palette tends to eschew ordinary salt and other additives. Instead, dishes are enhanced with a variety of local sea salts. The true culinary artists achieve delectability without the use of regular salt. They focus instead on the range of sweet, savory and pungent spices common to the area. Saffron and Spanish paprika (more flavorful than the version found in North America) are common in regional dishes. The use of citrus is also common in Mediterranean food.

Tourists are sometimes surprised to see rabbit dishes on the menus of La Manga restaurants. Usually those from outside of Europe find this most peculiar. However, seasoned with traditional Spanish spices, it is a culinary experience worth having. Aside from rabbit, other meat dishes feature more familiar staples like pork and beef.

Tourists who bring children may find that their picky appetites can’t adjust easily to the regional cuisine. Many La Manga restaurants feature alternatives that are more familiar to kids, so fussiness isn’t a problem. Pizza, burgers and other standards are available at reasonable prices.

No La Manga restaurant meal is complete without a glass of Murcian wine or perhaps sangria. Enjoy it on the strip, and you’ll have a fantastic view of endless coastline and two different bodies of water. Travelers will enjoy the local dining experience no matter which La Manga restaurant they choose.



Simeon

Michael Lee asked:


Visitors are usually drawn to vacations in La Manga because of the beaches and endless sunshine. Tourists who embark on vacations in La Manga can’t help but soak up the culture along with the sunshine.

Visitors are usually drawn to vacations in La Manga because of the beaches and endless sunshine. The unique land formation of the La Manga strip has become a Mecca for tourists. There is more to La Manga and the Mar Menor region than sand and surf, though. The area is rich in history and culture. Tourists who embark on vacations in La Manga can’t help but soak up the culture along with the sunshine.

The resort area of La Manga Del Mar Menor is located at the southern tip of the Costa Blanca. It consists of a 22 kilometer strip of land which separates part of mainland coastal Spain from the Mediterranean Sea. The result of this unique land formation is Mar Menor, Europe’s biggest saltwater lake. At its deepest, it reaches a mere eight meters, making it warm year round. In fact, it can reach a temperature of 30 degrees in August at the height of summer. A typical vacation in La Manga usually consists of ample time swimming the azure blue waters while participating in water sports. Mar Menor is home to some of the world’s best kite-surfing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and windsurfing.

The history of La Manga Del Mar Menor is as rich as its terrain and natural resources. It was likely first inhabited by the ancient Romans, as indicated by remains and artifacts discovered there. The Romans highly valued the Mar Menor for its salt content. They eventually developed a lucrative salt-mining industry. Today, its salt is still mined and sold around the world. It is used to season regional cuisine, and its flavor is second to none.

Today’s La Manga is a mix of modern architecture and old-world flair. It offers tourists the best of city amenities like shopping, dining and dancing. At a closer look, its ancient history is still evident in its older buildings.

A vacation in La Manga means that tourists are strategically located near other rich historical areas. Two in particular, Cartagena and Murcia, are well worth the half day’s drive from La Manga Del Mar Menor. Both have distinctive cultures and are significant cities in Spain’s history.

Murcia is the capital city of the region of Murcia. It rests in a low-lying and fertile plain famous for its vineyards. It is known for its production of fine wine. Murcia is actually home to three different denominations of origin for wine: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla.

Visitors can tour one of its many wineries and sample some of Murcia’s best vintages. It is also a renowned bullfighting city. Visitors can learn more about bullfighting history at the Bullfighting Museum of Murcia. Cap the visit off by taking in a bullfight for a truly authentic experience. Murcia is also home to centuries-old cathedrals and plazas for further exploration of the city’s history.

Cartagena’s history is largely centered around its longstanding naval port. It is home to the Naval Museum as well as the famous National Museum for Underwater Archeology.

An abundance of ancient ruins have been uncovered in Cartagena. They attest to its military significance, as well as its importance as a port. Some of these ruins can be viewed close up. Many artifacts are housed in several of Cartagena’s history museums.

A vacation in La Manga is an ideal way to combine the best in relaxation and cultural education. Perhaps this is why so many who vacation in La Manga return year after year.



Demetrius

Michael Lee asked:


Visitors are usually drawn to vacations in La Manga because of the beaches and endless sunshine. Tourists who embark on vacations in La Manga can’t help but soak up the culture along with the sunshine.

Visitors are usually drawn to vacations in La Manga because of the beaches and endless sunshine. The unique land formation of the La Manga strip has become a Mecca for tourists. There is more to La Manga and the Mar Menor region than sand and surf, though. The area is rich in history and culture. Tourists who embark on vacations in La Manga can’t help but soak up the culture along with the sunshine.

The resort area of La Manga Del Mar Menor is located at the southern tip of the Costa Blanca. It consists of a 22 kilometer strip of land which separates part of mainland coastal Spain from the Mediterranean Sea. The result of this unique land formation is Mar Menor, Europe’s biggest saltwater lake. At its deepest, it reaches a mere eight meters, making it warm year round. In fact, it can reach a temperature of 30 degrees in August at the height of summer. A typical vacation in La Manga usually consists of ample time swimming the azure blue waters while participating in water sports. Mar Menor is home to some of the world’s best kite-surfing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba-diving and windsurfing.

The history of La Manga Del Mar Menor is as rich as its terrain and natural resources. It was likely first inhabited by the ancient Romans, as indicated by remains and artifacts discovered there. The Romans highly valued the Mar Menor for its salt content. They eventually developed a lucrative salt-mining industry. Today, its salt is still mined and sold around the world. It is used to season regional cuisine, and its flavor is second to none.

Today’s La Manga is a mix of modern architecture and old-world flair. It offers tourists the best of city amenities like shopping, dining and dancing. At a closer look, its ancient history is still evident in its older buildings.

A vacation in La Manga means that tourists are strategically located near other rich historical areas. Two in particular, Cartagena and Murcia, are well worth the half day’s drive from La Manga Del Mar Menor. Both have distinctive cultures and are significant cities in Spain’s history.

Murcia is the capital city of the region of Murcia. It rests in a low-lying and fertile plain famous for its vineyards. It is known for its production of fine wine. Murcia is actually home to three different denominations of origin for wine: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla.

Visitors can tour one of its many wineries and sample some of Murcia’s best vintages. It is also a renowned bullfighting city. Visitors can learn more about bullfighting history at the Bullfighting Museum of Murcia. Cap the visit off by taking in a bullfight for a truly authentic experience. Murcia is also home to centuries-old cathedrals and plazas for further exploration of the city’s history.

Cartagena’s history is largely centered around its longstanding naval port. It is home to the Naval Museum as well as the famous National Museum for Underwater Archeology.

An abundance of ancient ruins have been uncovered in Cartagena. They attest to its military significance, as well as its importance as a port. Some of these ruins can be viewed close up. Many artifacts are housed in several of Cartagena’s history museums.

A vacation in La Manga is an ideal way to combine the best in relaxation and cultural education. Perhaps this is why so many who vacation in La Manga return year after year.



Frank

Michael Lee asked:


A bevy of culinary delights await tourists at La Manga restaurants. The distinctive fresh regional foods and flavorful spices will enchant visitors from all over the world.

No Mar Menor holiday is complete without sampling some of the finest cuisine in Spain. Fortunately for tourists, La Manga restaurants offer a taste of everything. Hungry travelers can find any fare from continental breakfasts to casual lunches to fine regional cuisine.

The Mar Menor is actually a saltwater lake, the largest one in Europe to be precise. When speaking of the Mar Menor region, people usually refer to the coast around the Mar Menor, also known as the “Little Sea.” It’s located near the southeastern tip of Spain. It is completely separated from the rest of the Mediterranean Sea by a 22 kilometer strip of land called Gran Via.

The Mar Menor area is an increasingly popular tourist destination. It is frequented year round by visitors from all over the world. There is a total of 70 kilometers of coastline surrounding the Mar Menor Sea. The coast is home to luxury resorts, hotels, villas and of course restaurants.

La Manga del Mar Menor is located at the southernmost portion of the region. La Manga restaurants are particularly noteworthy on the coast for their distinctive regional fare. La Manga del Mar Menor is home to the world-class La Manga Club, which features over 20 restaurants and bars. Each has a distinctive theme and specialty. Between the outlying region and the resort itself, travelers have a variety of La Manga restaurants to choose from.

Many La Manga restaurants feature authentic regional Mediterranean cuisine. La Manga restaurants take full advantage of proximity to the sea and offer a variety of fresh seafood on their menus. Fresh local produce is also prominently featured in most every dish. Rice is a staple in the Mediterranean diet. Tourists will find that most every meal includes it in some fashion.

Mediterranean food is truly special because of its is distinctive regional spices. The Spanish palette tends to eschew ordinary salt and other additives. Instead, dishes are enhanced with a variety of local sea salts. The true culinary artists achieve delectability without the use of regular salt. They focus instead on the range of sweet, savory and pungent spices common to the area. Saffron and Spanish paprika (more flavorful than the version found in North America) are common in regional dishes. The use of citrus is also common in Mediterranean food.

Tourists are sometimes surprised to see rabbit dishes on the menus of La Manga restaurants. Usually those from outside of Europe find this most peculiar. However, seasoned with traditional Spanish spices, it is a culinary experience worth having. Aside from rabbit, other meat dishes feature more familiar staples like pork and beef.

Tourists who bring children may find that their picky appetites can’t adjust easily to the regional cuisine. Many La Manga restaurants feature alternatives that are more familiar to kids, so fussiness isn’t a problem. Pizza, burgers and other standards are available at reasonable prices.

No La Manga restaurant meal is complete without a glass of Murcian wine or perhaps sangria. Enjoy it on the strip, and you’ll have a fantastic view of endless coastline and two different bodies of water. Travelers will enjoy the local dining experience no matter which La Manga restaurant they choose.



Vincent

Michael Lee asked:


Are you looking for the perfect beach holiday along the Mediterranean Sea? Then consider a trip to La Manga del Mar Menor, resort town located near Murcia, Spain along a strip of land that is roughly 21 kilometers long and 300 meters wide. At the southern end of Costa Blanca, La Manga separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor. With its ideal location, La Manga offers a wealth of things to do on your holiday.

La Manga has numerous hotels, museums, shops and bars, plus more than 40 kilometers of beaches. It also offers fine dining and family fun to its many annual visitors and has something for everyone.

Because the Mar Menor and Mediterranean are such ideal locations for water sports, it is no surprise that La Manga is home to lots of fun in the sun. In fact, La Manga del Mar Menor translates to “The Sleeve of the Minor Sea.” The Mar Menor is the largest saltwater lake in Europe. It is ideal for all types of water sports because its average depth is only 3.5 meters, with a maximum depth of 6.5 meters. It is reported that its waters have healing properties and are good for the skin. Locals say the water feels like a warm bath and helps cure aches and pains.

The Mar Menor’s great weather and consistent water temperature have earned the area the country’s first recognition as an “estacion nautica,” or “nautical resort.” Sailing, deep sea fishing, kayaking, surfing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kite-surfing and windsurfing are all very popular activities along the beautiful beaches of La Manga. With an average of 315 days of sunshine a year, it’s no wonder that water sports are such a popular local pastime. In addition to water sports, La Manga has one of the best tennis centers in Europe, as well as equestrian centers, spa facilities and lush tropical gardens.

Travelers should note that some of the dining and nightlife in La Manga can be rather opulent, but the world-class food and fun are well worth the price tag. One of the most popular nightlife options in La Manga is the local casino. Other options exist for nearly every budget. The nighttime action in the Zoco region of La Manga is especially popular with young adults, as are the city’s three open-air cinemas and the La Manga strip.

La Manga is home to three 18-hole, championship golf courses that cater to golf enthusiasts year-round. If you are looking for day trips from La Manga, the provincial capital of Murcia is about 70 kilometers away. It is rich in history, offering visitors museums, monuments, historical architecture and a beautiful cathedral.

La Manga boasts near-perfect weather. It is so ideal that the World Health Organization has proclaimed that La Manga has one of the world’s healthiest climates. Many travelers love the region and its health benefits so much that they decide to make La Manga their permanent home. So whether you are traveling to enjoy its beaches, its culture or its many other offerings, you are sure to enjoy your vacation in La Manga.



Adam