Guidebook for
Sightseeing
This is a beautiful museum based in the Concepcion Castle in Cartagena. Take advantage of the height of the hill on which it is perched to experience panoramic views of Cartagena city and port.
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Concepción Castle Museum
This is a beautiful museum based in the Concepcion Castle in Cartagena. Take advantage of the height of the hill on which it is perched to experience panoramic views of Cartagena city and port.
This is a wonderful chance to experience some authentic Roman ruins, either by yourself on your way down from the Castle, or enter the Museum that is attached. It makes the Roman history come alive!
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Roman theatre
This is a wonderful chance to experience some authentic Roman ruins, either by yourself on your way down from the Castle, or enter the Museum that is attached. It makes the Roman history come alive!
A must-see for adults and children. The fascinating museum explains how archeologists carry out their work underwater. The building is new and has won many awards, not to mention its excellent cafe.
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Nationalmuseum für Unterwasser-Archäologie
22 P.º Alfonso XIIA must-see for adults and children. The fascinating museum explains how archeologists carry out their work underwater. The building is new and has won many awards, not to mention its excellent cafe.
Visit the fantastically designed City Hall for a guided tour of the history of this beautiful city.
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Palacio Consistorial
1 Pl. AyuntamientoVisit the fantastically designed City Hall for a guided tour of the history of this beautiful city.
Take a tour around an excavated and preserved Roman villa. At only €2.50 entrance fee, this visit will create long lasting memories, and allow you to see just how the Romans lived.
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Haus des Glücks
14 Pl. de RisueñoTake a tour around an excavated and preserved Roman villa. At only €2.50 entrance fee, this visit will create long lasting memories, and allow you to see just how the Romans lived.
Caravaca de la Cruz is one of only five holy cities in the world. Go for the festivals, the medieval market, the museums, or just to sightsee. All on your doorstep!
Caravaca de la Cruz
Caravaca de la Cruz is one of only five holy cities in the world. Go for the festivals, the medieval market, the museums, or just to sightsee. All on your doorstep!
Visit Lorca, a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city brim full of culture and beautiful sights.
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Lorca
Visit Lorca, a Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque city brim full of culture and beautiful sights.
Food Scene
Walk along the marble paved main street in Cartagena and soak up the atmosphere of the local Spanish families enjoying life. Eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes lining the beautiful street.
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Calle Mayor
2 C. MedierasWalk along the marble paved main street in Cartagena and soak up the atmosphere of the local Spanish families enjoying life. Eat at one of the many restaurants and cafes lining the beautiful street.
A tranquil fishing port with a good selection of seafood restaurants. Try Restaurante Miramar, it gets excellent reviews.
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Cape Palos
A tranquil fishing port with a good selection of seafood restaurants. Try Restaurante Miramar, it gets excellent reviews.
Visit La Encarnacion for the great food, beautiful views over the Mar Menor lagoon sea, and the live music and Flamenco shows in the evenings. Famous in part for providing the backdrop to the film "Garden of Eden", based on Hemingway's book of the same name, amongst many other films.
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Restaurante LA ENCARNACIÓN
5 C. de la CondesaVisit La Encarnacion for the great food, beautiful views over the Mar Menor lagoon sea, and the live music and Flamenco shows in the evenings. Famous in part for providing the backdrop to the film "Garden of Eden", based on Hemingway's book of the same name, amongst many other films.
Many of our guests have recommended this restaurant for the curry! Sometimes provides free transport to and from the Resort.
Gateway to India
Avenida MurciaMany of our guests have recommended this restaurant for the curry! Sometimes provides free transport to and from the Resort.
Pizzería Toscana
23 Av. MurciaA popular Italian restaurant with fantastic value lunch menus.
Honey's Bar: A well-reviewed English bar and restaurant selling English staples such as fish and chips, English breakfasts etc.
Avenida Murcia
Avenida MurciaHoney's Bar: A well-reviewed English bar and restaurant selling English staples such as fish and chips, English breakfasts etc.
Restaurante Ramón
48 Av. de la LibertadA great family friendly restaurant with good variety.
Rated number 2 out of 102 restaurants in Los Alcazares means that this place probably warrants a visit!
Restaurante Bacchus
95 Calle PenélopeRated number 2 out of 102 restaurants in Los Alcazares means that this place probably warrants a visit!
Rated number 1 on Tripadvisor out of 102 Restaurants in Los Alcazares - well-loved by many!
Luisine´s Bar - Rte
650 Calle PenélopeRated number 1 on Tripadvisor out of 102 Restaurants in Los Alcazares - well-loved by many!
Restaurante El Patio IV ABIERTO
15 C. Isla de TabarcaAnother well-loved restaurant in Los Alcazares!
Calle Chipre
Calle ChipreQuatro Caminos - a popular restaurant in Torre Pacheco
The onsite Italian restaurant is very popular and only a stone's throw from our apartment - make a reservation or get pizza to take away and sit in the comfort of your own balcony...
Restaurante Acacia
The onsite Italian restaurant is very popular and only a stone's throw from our apartment - make a reservation or get pizza to take away and sit in the comfort of your own balcony...
Shopping
A large mall with all the familiar shops alongside Spanish brands. With a great selection of resturants and cafes, and even a cinema etc. Great for a rainy day (not that this occurs very often!)
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Espacio Mediterráneo
A large mall with all the familiar shops alongside Spanish brands. With a great selection of resturants and cafes, and even a cinema etc. Great for a rainy day (not that this occurs very often!)
A large mall only 15 minutes away, with a great food court, cinema, shops, and an excellently stocked Eroski supermarket.
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Dos Mares Shopping Center
777 N-332A large mall only 15 minutes away, with a great food court, cinema, shops, and an excellently stocked Eroski supermarket.
This small city is just perfect; it has everything you need from small Spanish shops, high street chain stores, or big department stores like El Corte Ingles.
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Municipality of Cartagena
This small city is just perfect; it has everything you need from small Spanish shops, high street chain stores, or big department stores like El Corte Ingles.
Getting Around
We always advise guests to shop around for car hire, however, we have found Goldcar good in the past. Others are Solmar, and Centauro.
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Goldcar
We always advise guests to shop around for car hire, however, we have found Goldcar good in the past. Others are Solmar, and Centauro.
Balsicas-Mar Menor station
Local train station (5 min drive) with links to some of the major cities.
Murcia-San Javier Airport
s/n Carr. del AeropuertoLocal airport
Alicante Airport
Avinguda de l'AltetAlicante airport
Essentials
This is another more authentic Spanish grocery store than the Spar onsite. Good for very fresh fish, beautiful Spanish ham, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Mercadona
2 C. TritonThis is another more authentic Spanish grocery store than the Spar onsite. Good for very fresh fish, beautiful Spanish ham, and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Oasis Gym is available in Roldan, a 10 min drive away. On offer is a gym, many classes, and paddle tennis courts. Daily/monthly membership rates available at very reasonable prices.
Calle Carmen
Calle CarmenOasis Gym is available in Roldan, a 10 min drive away. On offer is a gym, many classes, and paddle tennis courts. Daily/monthly membership rates available at very reasonable prices.
There is a Maxi Dia grocery store here which is a little more Spanish than the Spar onsite. A car is recommended to get here - 10 min drive.
Avenida Balsicas
Avenida BalsicasThere is a Maxi Dia grocery store here which is a little more Spanish than the Spar onsite. A car is recommended to get here - 10 min drive.
Roldán
Pharmacy
Hospital General Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor
54 Paraje Torre OctavioCalle de Gascón
Calle de Gascón24 Hour Pharmacy
The onsite Spar grocery shop is conveniently only steps away from our apartment. Stocks a great range of food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Calle Congrio
Calle CongrioThe onsite Spar grocery shop is conveniently only steps away from our apartment. Stocks a great range of food and drinks at reasonable prices.
Everything Else
Murcia is a thriving city with so many things to experience. It is fantastic for shopping, restaurants, bars, culture, and nightlife.
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Murcia
Murcia is a thriving city with so many things to experience. It is fantastic for shopping, restaurants, bars, culture, and nightlife.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a fantastic day out for the whole family - a water park and zoo with lots of fun activities.
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Terra Natura Murcia
This is a fantastic day out for the whole family - a water park and zoo with lots of fun activities.
Another great water park/adventure centre with a cafe and BBQ area for the adults!
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Rafael de la Cerda Park
s/n Carr. de TentegorraAnother great water park/adventure centre with a cafe and BBQ area for the adults!
Golf Delux Los Alcázares Murcia
Crazy Golf centre!
Parque Tentegorra
Carretera de TentegorraAnother water park for all the family!
Visit one of the many schools for windsurfing or kitesurfing on the beach voted as one of the "best for windsurfing" in the world.
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Los Alcázares
Visit one of the many schools for windsurfing or kitesurfing on the beach voted as one of the "best for windsurfing" in the world.
Circuito de Cartagena
Km 2 Ctra. A la AljorraVisit the car racing track in Cartagena!