Mar Menor

Mar Menor Tourist Attractions

Mar Menor (little sea or small sea) is a salty lagoon, in the south-east of Murcia, separated from the Mediterranean sea by La Manga.

It belongs to four municipalities: Cartagena, Los Alcazares, San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar. With a 70 km coastline and warm and clear water which does not exceed 7m in depth, it is "the largest swimming pool in the world" according to the famous swimmer and Hollywood actress Esther Williams.

Its relatively high salinity, which aids flotation, and remarkable sporting infrastructures make this one of the most popular places in Europe for the practice and training of all kinds of water sports.

Phoenicians initially, then the Moorish Kings, chose this "small sea" to install their summer residences here. Today, this place attracts all those who seek a quiet place to rest and relax, with ideal climatic conditions all year round.

Please Note: The Polaris World Terrazas De La Torre Golf Resort is currently in the final stages of completion. As a result some of the amenities detailed above may not be open during your visit; however you will be able to utilise the facilities at the nearby La Torre resort. Substantially discounted rates are currently being offered to reflect this - please see Special Offers for details.