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Separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a 21-kilometer sandbar, the Mar Menor is famed for its mirror-still, warm waters and therapeutic muds. Its sheltered ecosystem creates a sanctuary for sailing, wellness, and quiet seaside leisure.

The Costa Cálida: from port city to fishing village

The Costa Cálida isn't one long strip of hotels — it's a patchwork of places, each with its own rhythm. From the marble columns of Cartagena to the stillness of the Mar Menor: here are a few of the places that make the region what it is.

Cartagena

Three thousand years of history, stacked between two hills. The Teatro Romano still sits there as if the last performance was only yesterday, naval harbours border tapas bars in alleys once walked by Carthaginian traders. Cruise ships dock here weekly, and yet Cartagena never feels like an open-air museum — it lives, breathes, and smells of fresh fish at the morning market.

Los Alcázares

On the edge of the Mar Menor lies this town where the water is shallow, warm and mirror-still. Families stroll the boulevard in the evening, the smell of grilled sardines hanging in the air. Los Alcázares isn't a spectacle — it's the place where you slow down.

San Pedro del Pinatar

Pink salt lakes, sulphur mud that people smear up to their necks in, and flamingos that couldn't care less. San Pedro, as the locals call it, is the region's green edge — nature park on one side, fishing harbour on the other.

Cabo de Palos

Where the Mar Menor meets the Mediterranean, a lighthouse has stood watch over divers and fishing boats for more than a century. The story continues underwater: the Islas Hormigas are considered one of the finest diving spots in all of Europe. Cabo de Palos itself stays small, rocky and unpretentious — the kind of place where dinner starts with that morning's catch.

La Manga del Mar Menor

A 21-kilometre strip of sand between two seas, waves on one side and calm, warm water on the other. In summer, La Manga is all buzz — yachts, terraces, watersports — offering, at any moment of the day, a choice between two entirely different seas.

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Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon is famed for its mirror-still, warm waters and healing minerals. Discover the distinct character and charm of these four iconic coastal retreats.

Las Palmeras Beach

Los Narejos Beach

Located in Los Alcázares, Las Palmeras is defined by its signature palm-shaded promenade, warm shallow shores, and gentle waters that make it an ideal spot for serene morning walks and relaxing evening sunsets.

A vibrant hub for watersports enthusiasts, Los Narejos offers ideal conditions for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and stand-up paddleboarding alongside welcoming chiringuitos and long stretches of soft golden sand.

Mar de Cristal

Cala del Pino

True to its name, Mar de Cristal boasts transparent, calm waters and an unhurried coastal atmosphere. Its expansive beach and modern marina provide a quiet sanctuary near the southern end of the lagoon.

Tucked away on a pine-clad hill in La Manga, Cala del Pino is a picturesque pine grove cove that merges Mediterranean woodland shade with warm lagoon waters, famous for panoramic evening twilight views.

Stretching across the Murcian coastline, these four distinct shores offer everything from protected dune landscapes and dark volcanic coves to historic harbor bays with crystal-clear waters.

Playa de Calblanque

Playa de Calnegre

A protected regional park of untouched golden dunes, fossilized sand cliffs, and fragrant pine woods. Calblanque remains one of Spain's purest Mediterranean sanctuaries, entirely free from urban development.

Tucked within the Cabo Cope and Calnegre natural park, this remote cove features dark volcanic sands and sheltered waters framed by rugged coastal mountains, perfect for peaceful seclusion.

Cala Cortina

Playa de Portmán

Located just minutes from Cartagena's historic center, this picturesque horseshoe cove offers exceptionally clear swimming waters, a gentle seaside promenade, and traditional seafood dining directly on the beach.

Flanked by the dramatic slopes of the Sierra de la Peña del Águila, Portmán Bay holds a unique coastal identity with mineral-rich dark sands, deep maritime history, and authentic village charm.