Los Nietos.
Los Nietos is a small village located on the Mar Menor. It is mostly undeveloped for tourism and the local fishermen still go out early in the morning to this day to catch fish to supply to local restaurants and markets Although it remains largely unspoilt, there are still a few very nice restaurants and one or two bars. There is a long promenade that you can walk along to take in the beautiful views across the Mar Menor. During the summer months, there is a weekly market with a great selection of locally caught fish and locally grown produce. There is also a small supermarket where you can buy all your basic grocery requirements. There is a train station here too so you can catch the train into La Union or Cartagena. The price to take the train is very cheap so it is a great way to discover this historical city. The marina area moors quite a few boats and there is a restaurant/cafe here which is open to non members so you can enjoy lunch or dinner here.
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Restaurants and Bars
The region has many many restaurants for all tastes, and as its located next to the sea you will find many fish restaurants with fresh fish brought in every day.
You will of course find all the big brand fast food restaurants but we really recommend trying some of the small local restaurants where you can pick up a menu del dia (Menu of the day) for under 10 Euro where you will get 3 to 4 courses and a drink for the one low price.
If you visit any of the old places like Cartagena or the capital Murcia wonder down some of the small side street and here you will find some of the best restaurants to eat, if you see many locals at the restaurant then you know it will be good and reasonably priced.
The area also has many bars where you can enjoy a drink on the terrace or a roof top looking over the sea, a small beer can be as low as just 1 Euro and bottles of wine from 4 Euro.
What We Do.
The area of The Costa Cálida is a great location for family holidays. The Mediterranean Sea and The Mar Menor are some of the best areas in Spain for water sports, here you can canoe, sail, kite surf, wind surf, fish or just relax in the sun.
If you want a bit more fun then you can visit one of the go kart centres in the region or maybe a fishing trip out into the Mediterranean sea or venture into scuba diving from Cabo de Palos.
Costa Cálida has horse riding school where you can take a ride along the beach, 22 golf courses, hiking in the mountains, bike rides along the coast or over the hills, tennis centres, padel centres, trampolining and hot air ballooning.
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Villa Cristal 2 - 3308
This large penthouse apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The complex is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, family bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the pool area. Private roof solarium where there is a large area for sunbathing or eating, with stunning 360 degrees views across the Mar Menor, La Manga strip and farmland.
Villa Cristal 2 - 5607
This spacious penthouse apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The apartment is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which has beautiful views over the Mar Menor. There is a sofa bed in the lounge so accommodating up to 6 people. There are steps to the private roof solarium where there is a large area for sunbathing or eating.
Villa Cristal 2 - 8506
This spacious ground floor apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. It is front line to the beach and has fantastic views across the Mar Menor. The complex has a lovely communal pool with space around it to sunbathe. The property has 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen and large patio area. Los Nietos has some small supermarkets, bars, restaurants, bakers for fresh bread and a train station to La Union and Cartagena.
Villa Cristal 2 - 7507
This spacious ground floor apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The complex is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, separate shower room, fully equipped kitchen and large patio with BBQ. Internet is available and there are English and Spanish tv channels. The beach is a couple of minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Locations
Cabo de Palos can be found on the most southerly part of the Mar Menor just before getting to La Manga. It is a large village with a small marina which houses moorings for boats and there is a selection of restaurants which are renowned for serving a very good selection of fresh fish.
La Manga Club is a purpose built golf and sports complex which first opened to the public in 1972. Since it opened, it has grown considerably in size offering a secure and private retreat in which to enjoy your holiday. It is located close to a handful of traditional Spanish villages such as Mar de Cristal, Playa Honda and Cabo de Palos.
La Manga del Mar Menor is a beautiful area which houses the Mar Menor (small sea). This is a very large salt water lagoon as the La Manga strip creates a separation between this and the Mediterranean sea. Lining one side of the Mar Menor are small villages which stretch from San Javier in the north to Cabo de Palos in the south.
La Zenia is located on the Costa Blanca just south of Torrevieja, this area is also know as Orihuela Costa. La Zenia’s beach is a great place for the family, set in a cove and sandy beach and shallow waters. The area is full of restaurants and bars for every taste from an Indian meal to a local fish dish.
Los Alcázares is a typical Spanish beach town that is split into two areas: the old town in the south and the new town in the north. The town hall of Los Alcázares is one of the most active in the area and there always seems to be something going on like a fiesta, event or activity.
Mar de Cristal Resort is located on the shores of the Mar Menor on the entrance into La Manga strip and Cabo de Palos. The Resort has a long beach, a marina as well as a selection of bars and restaurants. There is also a tennis and padel club in the heart of the resort.
Mazarrón is a large bay on the Mediterranean with a coastline of 35km and is made up of different areas including La Azohia, Isla Plana, Puerto de Mazarrón and Bolnuevo. The area is famous for its eroded rock formations, that have been carved and sculpted by wind and water.
Orihuela Costa is the coastal area of Orihuela and is a huge area just south of Torrevieja which has several suburb areas including Cabo Roig, Campoamor,La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima, and Villamartin. In Orihuela Costa you will also discover 4 award winning Golf courses.
Pilar de la Horadada is a town in the Province of Alicante, this area covers the coastal resorts from Mil Palmeras in the north to El Mojon in the south. The total coat line is on the Mediterranean sea and has many blue flag beaches, parking and water sports.
Playa Honda is a village which is located close to the bottom of the Mar Menor. It is mostly flat making a great spot for walkers and cyclists. There is a long promenade on which you can walk along and take in the wonderful views across the water to La Manga strip.
Playa Paraiso is situated in the southern area of the Mar Menor. It benefits from the warm shallow waters of the Mar Menor (little sea) and is a great spot for beach holiday for families. The golden sand lines the sea and is great for walking on, you can walk for miles and stop at the various little huts serving cold drinks and snacks.
Puerto de Mazarrón is part of Mazarrón, the area is famous for its eroded rock formations, that have been carved and sculpted by wind and water. The beaches are great for all the family and for the naturists as well as the two beaches that are setup to accept dogs.
Roda Golf Resort is just one mile away from Mar Menor, a unique natural setting with calm, shallow waters, Roda Golf Resort sits in a region blessed with more than 157 miles of Mediterranean beaches and almost 300 days of sunshine a year, all with an average temperature of 21 degrees.
Roldan is a small Spanish village but has two great Golf Resorts just outside the village. La Torre Golf Resort and La Terrazas Golf Resort are two communities by Polaris World and both have 18 hole golf courses designed from Jack Nicklaus. La Torre is the larger resort with supermarket, bars, restaurants and other activities.
The beaches of the Mar Menor sea are just a 100m walk away where you can enjoy the sandy beach and warm waters of the Mar Menor. Santiago de la Ribera was a long promenade and a small high street with shops, bars and restaurants.
San Pedro del Pinatar is located on the Mar Menor in the region of Murcia and the main tourist area is Lo Pagan. The most famous attraction of San Pedro del Pinatar are the mud baths where people come to cover themselves in the mineral rich, therapeutic, clay-like mud before rinsing themselves clean in the warm waters of the Mar Menor.
Santiago de la Ribera is a coastal town located on the Murcian coast on the Mar Menor. It has a wide variety of bars, restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlours and pubs and has a great promenade that begins next to the General Air Academy and It ends after the City of Air. The Academia Genera del Aire is a great tourist attraction that holds open days several times a year for all interested visitors.
Sucina is a small Spanish town but has a couple of large golf complexes just outside of the town. Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort is the largest with an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Design championship golf course, driving range, tennis and padel courts. Other activities include petanque, outside gym equipment, sports court and children's play areas.
Mar Menor Golf resort has a Spa and Wellness Centre. You can play tennis at the resort for an extra charge, the area is also popular for golfing. Murcia City is 34 km from Mar Menor Golf Resort, while Torrevieja is 34 km away.
Torrevieja is a city in Spain's south eastern Alicante province, on the Costa Blanca. It’s known for its Mediterranean climate and coastline. Promenades run along sandy, resort-backed beaches. The tiny Museo del Mar y de la Sal houses exhibits exploring the town’s fishing and salt-mining history.