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The coastline of Murcia is characterised by its sandy beaches. The most wonderful natural wonder on the coast is Mar Menor. The city of Murcia is located just over 30 kilometers inland and so does not have any beaches of its own. However Murcia province is home to the Costa Calida, offering a multitude of blue flag options. The vast majority of the are sandy beaches, but there are pebbled beaches and rocky alcoves for those who want to do some snorkeling.

Mar Menor is a shallow lagoon or pool, which is the largest of its kind in Spain. The water in the lagoon is very salty and maintains a temperature 5C above the average Mediterranean temperature. It has four openings or passages that lead to the sea. Los Alcazares and Los Narejos sit in the center of the Mar Menor coast and are home to some of the best beaches on the Mar Menor and the shallow warm waters are perfect for children.

The La Manga del Mar Menor is a long thin strip of land which, at its narrowest points, is only around 250 meters wide. It is home to long sandy beaches and high rise apartment and hotel complexes. Bustling with activity in the summer months, it has large numbers of bars, restaurants, clubs, casinos and marinas. San Pedro del Pinatar is another of the more popular resorts and offers a good variety of restaurants and bars, as well as a small marina. Close by at Lo Pagan you will find the larges area of open-air mud baths in Europe. These mud baths help in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis and skin conditions. The nearby wetlands play host to flocks of pink flamingos, which stop off at the end of the summer each year en route to North Africa.