The weather if you are staying in a La Manga apartment is notorious world over for 320 days a 12 months of sunshine, warm breezes and clean air. An unusual phenomenon to the Southeast of Murcia is a considerable saltwater lagoon stretching along La Manga Strip for almost 26 kilometres and 7 kilometres wide and is known because ‘The Mar Menor’ (The Little Sea).
La Manga Strip is the peninsular of land rather like a barrier island protecting the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean Sea running along for 18 kilometres. The ‘Strip’ emerged in the 17th century from thousands of years of sand being washed by the currents of the sea on an underwater volcanic range. Historically La Manga has always been related to fishermen still operating in the quarter in a number of at Cabo de Palos an interesting fishing village situated at the top of ‘The Strip’ and is highly recommended for its famous[ variety of fish restaurants – if truth be told cookery delight! La Manga offers an magnificent selection of cuisine, something for everyone. Traditional mediterranean style of cooking is bountiful in many of the nearby restaurants. A few to mention are paellas, fresh fish, freshly grilled meats and succulent salads. No wonder La Manga holiday apartments are so popular!
Normally using locally grown produce and fresh catches from the sea and mar menor by local fishermen. One of the local delicacies is fish known because Mujol or dorada cooked in a jacket of salt. Lobster is also available, since are oysters when in season. You would want to try the local Murcian Salad which is tuna, tomatoes, egg and olives in a thick tomato puree served cold (with fresh crusty bread of course!) At Thomas Maestre Marina, which remember is in walking distance there is an fantastic diversity of restaurants overlooking the Mar menor. These take in french, greek, spanish and Thai to name but a few – the perfect place to end a perfect day – the sunsets are amazing.
The waters and black mud are scientifically recognised since being therapeutic for ailments such because rheumatism and arthritis. You can spot the quarter where the mud is most copious by the bathers walking around waiting for the mud to dry! The nearest beach to apply this is El Estacion around 500 yards away. The beaches have a gentle slope and ideal for all the family, crystal obvious waters allows you to see the minor fish and occasional sea horse.
There are also scores of other beaches up and down ‘The Strip’ one in a number of about 300 metres away is popular for enjoying the bonuses of a local ‘Mud Bath’ collected fresh from the Mar Menor and Spread all over the body – left to dry and then washed off – it’s properties have countless healing powers particularly for skin complaints and arthritis.
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