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Mar Menor

Large pond, Small sea, throughout history, the so-called Mar Menor has had different names

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Mar Menor

Mar Menor

Mar Menor

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GREAT COASTAL LAKE

Large pond, Small sea, throughout history, the so-called Mar Menor has had different names, all of which coincide in the description of a phenomenon that nature designed as a great coastal lake (originally, an open bay) of 170 km2 of warm saltwater.

HISTORY

Since distant times, the wealth of its water, the kindness of the climate and the beauty of the area as a whole attracted many people. The Iberians and Phoenicians and, later, the Arabs have a part in the history of the Mar Menor. In the Moslem period, it was known as the Mar Chico, and the place known today as Los Alcázares (from the Arabic Al-Ksar, literally translated as "place of residence") was chosen for their recreational houses. The continuous skirmishes with pirates from Algeria led to the need to construct watchtowers, some of which are conserved today, such as that of El Ramé or Rami. Until the 18th century, the area was occupied only by inhabitants dedicated to fishing and to the exploitation of the salt flats. From the 19th century, these centres gradually became centres for recreation and relaxation for the inhabitants of La Huerta, who established their summer residence next to the coast, attracted mainly by the curative properties of its brackish water.

IDEAL CONDITIONS

Even today, the Mar Menor remains faithful to the concept of "residential area" characterised by rest and tranquillity.
The warm waters of the Mar Menor, with a maximum depth of 7 metres, hold the ideal conditions and means for those who enjoy open or group sailing. Furthermore, visitors to this area can enjoy all the advantages of the Sailing Station of the Mar Menor, which in keeping with the ski station concept, offers a set of sailing, sports and tourist infrastructures together with hotels, accommodation and establishments for leisure and learning grouped together in one place: the entire Shore area of the Mar Menor and La Manga. This large saltwater lake has ideal climatic conditions (315 days of sunshine per year and an average annual temperature of 18ºC) for the continuous practice of water sports.
 

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17 JUN

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04 JUL

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May 25 free fun games night ...

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10 AGO

26 MAY

May 23 to 26 hot rally motorcycle ...

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05 SEP

27 ABR

April 27 free escape room ...

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06 SEP

26 ABR

April 26 el amor brujo classical ...

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07 SEP

28 ABR

April 25 to 28 equimur horse ...

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04 OCT

29 MAR

March 29 good friday procession ...

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05 OCT

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March 28-31 berber raids ...

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02 NOV

31 DIC

Los alcazares tourist offices

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