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La Manga del Mar Menor
La Manga del Mar Menor is a strip of land with white sand beaches, 21km. in length and average width of 300m The strip separates the Mediterranean Sea from the Mar Menor (the Minor Sea), which is a lagoon that has a surface area of 170km sq, and a maximum depth of 8m, and is considered to be the World's largest swimming pool, due to its calm and warm waters which are rich in salts and iodine, and maintain a terperature that is never lower than 18 degrees.
Climate and Nature
This natural environment, enjoys an excellent climate through out the year, with more than 300 days of sunshine each year and an average Winter temperature of 17degrees and Summer 26degrees. It is for this conditions that it always seems like Summer.
You can observe flamingos and other migrating birds in the Las Salinas Nature Park, to the north of La Manga, and in Calblanque Nature Reserve to the south. Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas can be found the greenest sea beds of the Mediterranean coastline, a paradise for the underwater enthusiasts.
Nautical Sports
Thanks to the geographic conditions and the climate, La Manga del Mar Menor is probably the best place in the world for the practice of nautical sports.
Two distinct seas, soft breezes, sunny days and a significant sporting infrastuctures makes La Manga a sailors paradise; various sports ports, such as the puerto Thomas Maestre of the Port of Cabo de Palos, numerous sailing schools, and diving clubs for the lovers of underwater activities are a few of the installations that you can find in La Manga.
Gastronomy
Fish and shellfish recently taken from the sea, prepared on hotplates, try the locally famous Caldero, a typical rice dish of the fishermen. Fresh fruit and vegetables from the fields of Cartegena, salted fish products such as salted tuna and its roe. Cierva pie of San Javier with its characteristic salt - sweet flavour. Lamb and typical cold meats. All of this forming with a natural and healthy gastronomy that you will enjoy and delight.
Leisure
In La Manga you can rest, practice sport, and enjoy the local history, join in theatrical or musical productions or participate in the Traditional Fiestas of the area. The cultural offering includes the 'Festival Internacional de Teatro, Musica y Danza de San Javier', 'La Mar de Musicas' in Cartagena, visits to archaeological remains such as the Roman theatre in Cartegena or tours through the Sierra Minera. But should you prefer to enjoy something more sporty, perhaps a day of golf on one of the four courses in the area, among them the exclusive camp of La Manga Club in Los Belones, or a trip on horse back or bicycle through the beautiful countryside. You can also make boat trips to Mar Menors's islands and along the nearby Mediterranean coastline. Important traditional celebrations, such as the 'Carthaginians and Romans' in Cartagena, allow you to get to know the people and the customs of this land. With nightfall fun is guaranteed: restaurants, bars, discotheques and a casino offers the prospect of prolonging a day full of varied experiences.
Muds and curative waters
The Mar Menor is a lake with a very high level of salt. The characteristics of the water is conditioned by the extreme heat, the wind and above all its connection to the Mediterranean through the fishing canals. The ionic concentrations of magnesium, calcium, sodium, iodine and fluoride are much higher than the amounts found in the Mediterranean. It has been proved that thermal treatments with this type of salt water has an osmotic effect on the interstitial tissue of the human body, and increases the activity of the blood circulation. As a result toxins are eliminated and the bodies muscles relax, very good for sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism, tendonitis, nervous diseases and all types of pathologies related to the articlations.
Access
La Manga is perfectly connected by all means of transport. Two airports, Murcia's San Javier and El Altet in Alicante, both having schedule flights to all parts of Europe. Motorways to Madrid, Audalucia, Barcelona and through France to other countries, enabling your trip to be comfortable and quick. The train station in Cartagena and Balsicas-Mar Menor, and regular bus services also contribute to you reaching your destination in the most simple and uncomplicated manner.
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