Located in Costa Cálida, Mar Menor is a unique in the world coastal saltwater lagoon. It has been a travel destination for Spanish people for generations, going back to a time where the only option was to camp. If you are planning a trip to the area find here the main Mar Menor towns along with what they are famous for.
Which of the towns in Mar Menor is best for me?
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- Suitable for both families and people looking for a night out
- Population during the year 16.935
- Estimated population in summer 60.000
- 7 km of beaches
- Area with clubs and bars in Avenida Marquéz de Rozalejo
- There is a golf course in the town
- Virgen de la Asunción celebrations August 15th. Parade in the village and pilgrimage on the sea
- Last two weeks of August. Semana de la Huerta. Pop up restaurants with local food in Las Ramblas.
If you visit Los Alcázares check out this post: A perfect day in Los Alcázares explained by a local.
Lo Pagan, a good option if you want a younger vibe
- Suitable for families and people looking for a night out
- Population during the year 3.458
- Estimated population in summer 12.000
- 1,3 km of beaches
- The area with bars and clubs is called La Curva
- Nearby the Salinas Regional Park (Salt flats)
- Therapeutic mud baths area
- Virgen del Carmen celebrations on the 16h of July
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Santiago de la Ribera, a village for families
- Family oriented
- Population during the year 8.550
- Estimated population in summer 30.000
- 4 km of beaches
- First Saturday of August. Summer Carnival
- San Javier Jazz festival last 2 weeks of July
- San Juan bonfires on the 23rd of June
- Virgen del Carmen celebration on the 16h of July
La Manga, the most unique of the Mar Menor towns
- Suitable for families but with a young lively vibe
- Population during the year 2.227
- Estimated population in summer 200.000
- 22 km of beaches
- You can access beaches in the Mar Menor side and the open Mediterranean in the other side
- Nearby the Calblanque Natural Park with some of the best beaches in Murcia
- Nearby Cabo de Palos, one of the biggest destination for diving in Murcia
- If you want to know more about Mar Menor and the towns check out this post: Mar Menor holidays. A family destination for generations
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