La Manga del Mar Menor: A unique destination on the Spanish coast
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RINCON DE SAN GINES
La Manga del Mar Menor is a peninsula in the Murcia region of Spain. The peninsula is about 22 kilometers long and 200 meters wide. One side of the peninsula borders the Mediterranean Sea, the other side borders the Mar Menor, a saltwater lake.
Beaches
La Manga del Mar Menor is known for its beautiful beaches. The beaches are usually long and wide, with fine, white sand. The waters are clear and calm, making it an ideal place to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy water sports.
The most popular beaches in La Manga del Mar Menor are:
Playa del Mar Menor: This beach is located on the east side of the peninsula and is the largest beach in La Manga. The beach is perfect for families with children.
Playa de Los Alemanes: This beach is located on the west side of the peninsula and is popular with young people. The beach has a lively atmosphere and offers a wide range of water sports opportunities.
Playa de Calnegre: This beach is located on the south side of the peninsula and is a quieter beach. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Restaurants
La Manga del Mar Menor offers a wide range of restaurants, where you can enjoy the local cuisine. The most popular dishes in La Manga are seafood, such as shrimp, mussels, and squid.
Summer
La Manga del Mar Menor is a popular destination Spanish for families and can be extremely busy in the months July and August. The peninsula offers a wide range of activities and attractions, including:
* Swimming and sunbathing on the beautiful beaches
* Water sports, such as sailing, windsurfing, and diving
* Hiking or biking through the nature areas of La Manga
* Visiting the local villages and towns
Winter
La Manga del Mar Menor is also a popular destination in the winter. The climate is mild, with average temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius. The peninsula offers a number of activities and attractions, including:
* Swimming and sunbathing on the beaches, which are often less crowded in the winter
* Golfing at one of the many golf courses in the area
* Enjoying the local cuisine in one of the many restaurants
La Manga del Mar Menor is a unique destination on the Spanish coast. The peninsula offers a wide range of activities and attractions, making it suitable for a vacation in any time of year.
Not every restaurant is open in the winter, these restaurants however are open in winter:
Surfing a beach club next to the beach and open 365 days a year.
Escuala de Pieter, this restaurant is a bit further up the strip and was started by a Dutch men in 1975.
