The Costa Calida/Murcia region
The sandy beaches of the Mediterranean along the La Manga strip are a haven for Water Sport enthusiasts and renowned for scuba diving. The shallow waters and the absence of tides also make the Mar Menor the ideal place for all types of water sports. La Manga has ten teaching centres (Escuelas de Vela) which means that no one need travel far to practice the water sport of their choice. All the centres offer the best and most up-to-date equipment, with courses in sailing and wind-surfing. Many of these schools also offer courses in catamaran sailing, canoeing and water skiing.
The presence of many underwater archaeological sites and sunken ships has turned the area of La Manga and Cabo de Palos into one of the most popular spots for scuba and deep-sea divers from all over Spain. Diving clubs and schools exist both at Cabo de Palos and in La Manga, and these organise courses throughout the year with daily trips by boat and equipment rental to newcomers.
La Manga Del Mar Menor area
The La Manga strip, just a walk along the beach or 5 minutes away in the car, offers many restaurants, bars and shops. At its tip is a superb new marina with wonderful views across the Mar Menor to one side and the Mediterranean to the other. Few can resist the chance to swim in two seas on the same day. The 73km of coastline of the Mar Menor is the home of tranquil villages and waters, which are rich in salt and iodine - making this area the best for helping to cure infections and rheumatic disorders.
Some of the most important villages are San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcazares, Los Narejos, Islas Menores, Mar de Cristal and Playa Honda. The ancient port of Cartagena is the second most important city in the region and the centre of the Mediterranean Maritime Department. It predates to the Roman period and boasts the ruins of a Roman theatre, archaeological museums plus a number of interesting examples of military and modernist exhibits and architecture.
If you're a lover of golf then at La Manga Club - only a 5 minute drive - you are really in for a treat. Each of the three championship courses represents a different challenge, with the south course having hosted the Spanish Open on several occasions. Within the hills, which back onto the Mar Menor, and just under 5 minutes drive away, is the world famous La Manga golf club and sports complex. Open to the public all year round the club boasts three 18-hole championship courses, seven football pitches used for training by teams from all European leagues, 28 tennis courts, a pitch & putt course, cricket, squash, swimming pools and a gymnasium. There are also two restaurants, a 5-star hotel with nightly entertainment and a casino. Other courses in this haven for golf enthusiasts within easy driving distance are Vilamartin, Las Ramblas, Campoamor, Altorreal and the new course La Finca. In fact, you could try a different course each day of the week.
There is a vast choice of shops, bars, banks and restaurants along the length of the strip, many within walking distance of the apartment, however there is a regular bus running the length of the strip for those less energetic! There is a nine-hole golf course within a 3 minute drive from the apartment. There are also a number of championship 18- hole courses nearby, with 3 at the famous La Manga Club, just 30 minutes drive from the apartment. The area is a firm holiday favourite with the Spanish, so you're guaranteed a flavour of 'real' Spain.
The Tomas Maestre Marina area is just around the corner with it lovley bars and restaurants close by.
Throughout the length of La Manga there are ten teaching centres (Escuelas de Vela) which means that no one need travel far to practice the water sport of their choosing. All of the centres offer the best and most up-to-date equipment with courses in sailing also.
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