MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Volunteer clean-up day at the Cabezo Gordo in Torre Pacheco: Sunday February 6Free picnic lunch and litter picking in the Cabezo Gordo On Sunday February 6, Torre Pacheco is hosting its annual clean-up and educational day of the Cabezo Gordo, the area surrounding the vast outcrop of rock which dominates the orchard.. 17/01/2022

The Fuerte de Navidad, a well-preserved 18th century military fortress in the bay of Cartagena A small museum, great views and an insight into the military history of the port of Cartagena For millennia Cartagena has been a safe haven for sailors on account of its natural protected harbour, where the bay is surrounded by rocky outcrops which facilitate..

The Castillo de la Concepción, a hilltop fortress at the highest point in the historic city of Cartagena The old keep has been converted into a museum dealing with the 3,000-year history of Cartagena The Castillo de la Concepción is a 13th or 14th century medieval fortress at the top of the hill known as the Cerro de la Concepción in Cartagena.. 03/02/2020

IFEPA exhibition centre in Torre Pacheco IFEPA,  Palacio de Ferias y Exposiciones Región de Murcia The IFEPA showground is a custom built exhibitions centre constructed on the outskirts of the Torre Pacheco municipality. Centrally located in the Region of Murcia , it is easily..

Weekly street markets in San Javier Regular markets throughout the municipality Spanish street markets are a great way to pick up some amazing bargains and offer an enormous range of products for sale, including clothes and accessories, shoes, beauty products, household items, soft..

The marina of Los Urrutias An island marina on the inland shore of the Mar Menor in Los Urrutias The marina of Los Urrutias, officially known as the Club de Regatas Mar Menor, contains 258 mooring berths for boats with a maximum length of 12 metres and draft of 2 metres. In total..

The volcano of El Carmoli on the shore of the Mar Menor An interesting geological walk in El Carmolí with spectacular views over the Mar Menor The volcanic plug of El Carmolí, which rises to an altitude of 113 metres above sea level, is one of a series of 7-million-year-old andesite plugs which..

Flying around the gorgeous Mar Menor See the beautiful Mar Menor from the skies This beautiful video was filmed by Alvaro München and shows more graphically than words are capable of doing just what a glorious place the Mar Menor is. Enjoy, its a beautiful reminder of why so.. 08/08/2015

The batteries and gun emplacements at Castillitos and El Jorel, Cabo TiñosoCartagena Spain, following the military trail, Cabo Tiñoso ("the guns") These two battery emplacements are well worth a visit, whether you have any interest in military history or not, and are a great place to take the visitors..

Cabo de Palos lighthouse The lighthouse of Cabo de Palos has been in operation since 1865 The lighthouse in Cabo de Palos is without doubt the most representative building of the village, and has }been declared a Site of Cultural Interest due not only to its historical and navigational..

Museo Minero, the mining museum in La UniónThe history of La Unión is irrevocably linked to its mining past The history of La Unión is, to a large extent, the history of the mines which have been periodically exploited in the mountains to the south of the town for well over 2,500 years..

A mining morning out in La Unión Recommended excursions for groups or individuals La Unión lies within the Comarca del Mar Menor and is completely enclosed by the Cartagena municipality, so is an easy drive for anyone staying within the Mar Menor area or Cartagena. There are buses..

Guided walking in the Sierra Minera with the Fundación Sierra Minera This foundation offer guided routes through the mining area of La Unión The Fundaciòn Sierra Minera is a non-profit organisation which works to preserve the heritage of the Sierra Minera, and also engages in a number of educational activities..

PR-MU 88 Route 33 a 7km walk between La Unión and PortmánA seven-kilometre walk through the mountains and history of Portmán and La Unión The Carretera del 33 is a seven-kilometre walk through the mountains of the Sierra Minera between La Unión and the coastal town of Portmán, taking..

Calblanque regional park A great area area for walking with several wild and picturesque beaches 1,882 hectares of land in Calblanque have been a protected nature reserve since 1987 in recognition of the fact that the area is one of the most typical of the coastline of the Region..

The Municipal Aeronautical Museum, Los Alcazares This is opposite the Los Alcázares Burguete Air Base This interesting museum is located in a distinctive 1930s building, opposite the historical airbase in Los Alcázares. The museum opened in 1999 to honour the history of the airbase, built..

La Encarnacion Hotel Los Alcazares MurciaHistoric Los Alcazares Hotel La Encarnacion The Hotel and Balneario La Encarnación, is the most historic hotel in Los Alcázares, built right down on the beach front in a privileged position. It´s construction dates back to a period..

San Pedro del Pinatar Mud BathingBaños de Lodo, San Pedro del Pinatar Las Charcas, San Pedro del Pinatar Covering an area of 170km, the Mar Menor is the largest salt water lake in Europe, The water is only 7 metres deep at its lowest point, and is edged with kilometre after..

Parque Regional Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales of San Pedro del Pinatar The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar is a wetland area which covers 856 hectares, and includes salt flats, dunes and beaches between the Mar Menor and..

Molino de Quintín, San Pedro del Pinatar The Quintín Windmill Windmills are a typical feature of the Mar Menor and inland area of the Cartagena Campo, carrying out a wide variety of tasks as an essential element of an agriculturally driven economy. There are several dotted around throughout..