Los Miradores del Puerto, La Manga, Murcia, Spain

	Mar Menor Tourist Information Local Area Mar Menor Tourist Information La Manga Tourist Office tel: +34 968 146 136
	Local Tourist Information and Videos - direct2spain.co.uk/tourist_information/index.shtml YouTube tourist information video of Cartagena and the Mar Menor (in Spanish) YouTube video Cartagena and the Mar Menor
	Cartagena Tourist Information - attractions, festivals. Cartagena Tourist Office tel: +34 968 50 64 83 Discovering Cartagena - discoveringcartagena.com interesting information on the city, events, tours etc. Guided tour in English tel: 0034 650 01 73 27 Cruise ships visiting Cartagena.
	Murcia Tourist Information - attractions Guided tour in English tel: 0034 650 01 73 27 GPS iphone walk (English, Spanish, French, German) Murcia Tourist Office tel: +34 968 22 06 59

	Bird Watching
	Cycling around the Mar Menor. Greenhouse route Sierra Minera Calblanque to Cala Reona Free cycle hire available next to the apartment.
	Dinghy sailing lessons and kayak safaris
	Diving - Tomas Maestre marina, Cabo de Palos Diving in the Hormigas Islands Why not explore the underwater world on a guided dive or learn how to dive during your holiday. Escorts to recommended dive sites are available to qualified divers as well as novices wishing to experience the underwater delights. This part of the Spanish coast has an abundance of safe, clear and warm waters. The proximity of the Atlantic ocean results in a rich and unique blend of Atlantic and Mediterranean sea life, where you can encounter species such as moray eels, groupers, barracuda, rays, octopus and occasionally turtles or sunfish, along with numerous varieties of colourful smaller fish. You will also find some of the prettiest types of both hard and soft coral together with nudibranches and sea slugs, common to this area. These sheltered, non-tidal waters provide an ideal environment to learn how to scuba-dive or to advance on skills and qualifications already acquired. The Islas Hormigas marine reserve, which is a protected area, boasts some of Spain's best diving, with an average visibility of 12 to 15 metres and water temperatures ranging from 16ºC in winter to a gorgeous 30ºC in the height of summer.
	Fishing Shore - Coarse - Fly - Kayak. Charter fishing boat big game fishing and tuna trolling
	Flying Costablancaflyers AEROCLUB MAR MENOR Ultralight flying - Vuelos En Ultraligero, Los Saez de Traquinales, s/n. San Javier 30730. Tel: 0034 615 398, 464 0034-609 610 741, 0034-636 762 912
	The European Soaring Club (Ontur)
	Go Karting The Go Karts are for all ages and there is also a refreshment cafeteria. Mar Menor Go Kart track is at the start of the strip and is open from 11am - 11pm. There is no need to book.
	Golf courses in Murcia. Murcia Golf Map. Online booking at bookyourgolf.net and clubmurcia.com.
	Hang Gliding San Javier, C: LOS GARRANCHOS, S.L, Tel: +34 609 610 741, 375140N 0005455W. E: AEROCLUB MAR MENOR, Tel: +34 609 610 741, 34-636 762 912
	Horse Riding If you fancy a break from routine and doing something different, why not try a horseback excursion to the vast Calblanque Natural Park. Riding lessons and guided rides can be arranged through local riding stables. You will be amazed by the natural beauty of this unique, protected environment, where you can discover the native flora and fauna of the region, far away from civilisation. For children, there are ponies for short rides in the countryside surrounding the stables. Horse Riding, Mar Menor
	Jet ski, water ski, wake boarding, dinghy sailing, kayak, pedal boats
	Kite Surfing Mas Kite, CC Las Amolderas, Km 0. Tel: 968 564 575 Fly-Surf Factory, Playa el Vivero.Tel: 670 776 717 & 968 564 388
	Parasailing Single or tandem parasailing, also nocturnal parasailing. Tel 629847549 or 619020674
	Kayaking
	Quad Biking
	Sailing - Yacht management, RYA/MCA commercially endorsed yachtmaster, sailing lessons Sailing on the Mar Menor is a fantastic experience: its gentle water and soft winds make it a safe environment for learning and practising. Windy days offer an added challenge to more experienced sailors, yet without the risks of the open sea. Yacht facilities - Tomas Maestre marina Tel: +34 968 140816, asopuerto@ncsa.es
	Speedboats - speedboat trips, lessons, jet ski. Also phone Gary : +34 968 138 486 for private boat trips and water skiing
	Segway tours around Cartagena, La Manga or custom tour for minimum of 2 people. Tel 968 977 636 · email info@consegway.es Segway tours around Cartagena, San Pedro or Murcia
	Tennis Clubs
	Walking Portman Guns Los Belones-Calblanque-Cala Reona Walks around Calblanque San Pedro Salt Flats Sierra Minera Walking around the Mar Menor Short walks La Manga and Cartagena (in Spanish) Rambling Murcia GPS walk (English, Spanish, French, German)
	Wind Surfing also dinghy sailing lessons and kayak safaris

	Boat Rides Mar Menor Ferry - Take a relaxing half hour foot ferry trip from the marina to Santiago de la Ribera. The ferry departs every 2 hours. Relax and enjoy the pleasant journey on the calm Mar Menor waters. Med boat trip - Takes about one hour and takes you on a route from the marina past the apartment and around a small island which is popular for divers and snorkellers. There are longer boat trips in the Mar Menor which drop you off at an island for the day. From El Pedruchillo (Km 8) you can take a Five Islands boat tour (2 hours). There is also a boat service to Los Alcazares. Cartagena Port Catamaran Cruise - Discover Cartagena by taking the catamaran cruiser. The cruiser offer daily tours of Cartagena, taking approx 1 hour. From the sea you can admire this historic fort and hilltop castles, you will also be able to discover the harbour area. The tour departs from the quayside at Cartagena Marina, no need to book.
	Medieval, Roman and Arts & Crafts Markets Good quality art and craft fairs, food stalls with traditional products
	Spa Treatments There is a 5 star spa hotel next door which offers a variety of relaxing massages. You can indulge in your own mud therapy for free on the nearby Mar Menor beach where you can scoop mud from the sea and cover yourself from head to toe. If you fancy a bit more pampering choose from a number of hotels on the strip or La Manga Club.
	Safari Park Situated near Elche, 1hr 40 min drive away. The animal park is a mix between a zoo, safari park and a community farm.
	Theatre Cartagena theatre is an historic venue for a variety of performances including plays, music events, ballet, dance and films. Read more... Murcia theatre, opera and music Read more...
	Water Park Aqua Natura water park aims to recreate an Indian Ocean archipelago. Situated near Murcia, 1hr drive away with pool, lazy river, and water slides. There is also a zoo on site. Aquopolis Water Park situated near Torrevieja, 1hr 20 min drive away. The park has rapids, water slides, a wave pool, swimming pools and an infants pool.
	Zoo Terra Natura is a wildlife park with more than 300 animals. The park is split in to four different areas, America, Asia, Europe and Pangea. Through your journey you will see how the animals live in there natural habitat and discover the people and places. The zoo is very well laid out with a path that runs around the whole reserve. The animals are well kept and enjoying natural habitat. It is amazing to see the animals so close up, especially the lions and the bears who come right up to the window. There are also various shows and entertainers along you journey to keep you entertained. There are a variety of cafes selling various foods. They also have an aqua park area that is open in the summer months.

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	Car Hire - dickmannsrentacar, economycarhire, premiercarjet and travelsupermarket
	Weather - Check the 5 day weather forecast (Murcia San Javier airport) on the website bbc.co.uk/weather
	Events - Fiestas Festivals Cartagena Theatre San Javier Jazz Festival Search for events music, sports, fiestas
	Services - Bus, Train, Boat timetables, clubs, sports and La Manga services
	Maps - Local Map Microsoft Virtual Earth map (interactive)
	Restaurants - Local Restaurants TripAdvisor - La Manga Restaurants Restaurante Paquebote Sugar & Spice Di Mare Beach bar