La Manga

La Manga is described by the tourist board as “A paradise between two seas”. It is the narrow strip of land that separates the ‘two seas’ of the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean for about 20 kilometres.  La Manga is famous for its clean air and the beautiful Mar Menor whose very salty water is good for rheumatism and skin complaints. The choice of beaches is almost endless, from the wild dunes to the south, to the gently sloping safe beaches of the Mar Menor. Being shallow, the Mar Menor is often a little warmer than the Mediterranean.

La Manga has a fine sports harbour where you can hire all manner of water-sports equipment, including sailing dinghies. Lessons are available too.
Being completely flat, La Manga is very easy to get about for walkers and cyclists alike. Long distance runners will enjoy heading off along the paths at the southern end of the strip. La Manga has many small boutiques and souvenir shops, as well as supermarkets and a wide choice of banks.

On Sunday mornings the Mercadillo de Cabo attracts many shoppers and visitors searching for a bargain.  On sale are the fruits of the region, sit alongside a flea market of crafts and new and second hand goods. All along the 20 kilometre strip there are many excellent restaurants serving both local cuisine and international fayre.

On the La Manga strip there are numerous establishments offering live music and entertainment; plus numerous lively discos, which are especially popular during the summer months.