Most of the beaches nearby have attained Blue Flag status for cleanliness
and facilities. Playa Flamenca beach being the nearest just under
the N 332 bridge and to the left then sharp night. has the obligatory
sunbeds and canopies for hire between May and September together with
a beach hut bar.

La Zenia beach is a little further – turn right onto
the N 332 then left at the roundabout. Or there is a nice walk from
Playa Flamenca beach around the promontory to the right in front of
the clifftop villas.

Cabo Roig is a lovely beach sheltered from the waves by cliffs but
it is a very long walk down and even further up. A hard slog in the
heat of July and August. To get there turn. right onto the N 332,
over the roundabout and 2 km. further Cabo Roig is sign posted to
the left – you have to take the slip road to the right and then traverse
the main road.

The Mar Menor is one of our favourite areas – it is virtually completely
surrounded by land and therefore the waters are always very calm.
The water is also supposedly rich in healthy minerals. There are sunbeds,
canopies and showers available. The area known as Lo Pagan is very
much a traditional Spanish seaside resort – you won’t hear many English
accents. To get there turn right onto the N 332 and join the A37 motorway
at the Dehesa de Campoamor roundabout. Take the Cartagena carriageway
and exit at junction 774. Turn right at roundabout past Splash disco
and follow the signs to Mar Menor/Lo Pagan. There are many beaches
to choose from.