Attractions in Murcia
There are lots of things to do in Murcia and also in neighbouring Alicante; whether you are looking for a waterpark, boat trip, spa or market.
Family Activities on the Mar Menor
Donut Rides – Mar de Cristal (Mar Menor) – Enjoy a fun and fast ride on the Mar Menor. Take a tow behind a speed boat on an inflatable. Rides can be fast and furious or more gentle and easy going. Suitable for adults & kids.
Motor Boat Trip – Mar de Cristal (Mar Menor) Los Alcázares (Mar Menor)
Water Sports Activities on the Mar Menor
Kayak Safari – Mar de Cristal (Mar Menor)
Multi-activity Water sports – Mar de Cristal (Mar Menor)
Family Activities near Cartagena and the Mar Menor
Boat Trip & Fort Visit – Cartagena
Castle & Glass Lift – Cartagena
Aqua Museum of Marine Archaeology – Cartagena
Golf Deluxe – Los Alcázares
Go Karting – Cabo de Palos
Quad Biking – Sierra Espuña
Waterparks & Animal Parks in Murcia & Alicante
Tentegorra Park – Waterpark and Adventure Park – Cartagena
Aquopolis Waterpark – Torrevieja
Aqua Natura Waterpark – Murcia
Terra Natura Safari Park – Murcia
Aquapark Waterpark – Rojales
Aqualandia Waterpark – Benidorm
Mundo Mar (Sea World) – Benidorm
Shopping Centres in Murcia
Cartagena – Espacio Mediterráneo (A30 exit 191 – Poligono Industrial Cabezo Beaza)
Murcia – Nueva Condomina – Thader & Ikea (AP7 exit 135B)
San Javier – Dos Mares (AP7 exit 777)
Market Days around the Mar Menor
There are markets in the area every day of the week; I have listed some of the best ones below. Los Belones market is pretty small but it is local to us. Markets only run during the morning.
Tuesday – Los Belones, Los Alcázares, La Union
Wednesday – Santiago de la Ribera
Thursday – San Javier, Los Urrutias (summer only)
Friday – El Algar
Saturday – La Manga de Mar Menor, Los Narejos
Sunday – Cabo de Palos, Los Nietos (summer only)
Spas in Murcia
There are numerous spas available in the area. Within a 10 min drive you will find the La Manga Club Spa and also, just at the bottom of the La Manga “Strip”, the Entremares Hotel Balneario which has a variety of spa treatments available. It also has four 35-degree Mediterranean seawater swimming pools.
Mar Menor golf resort- Intercontinental 5*
Slightly further afield (30mins) is Thalasia in San Pedro del Pinatar, a new spa centre with warm water pools, jets, treatments, gym and restaurant. The Balneario in Archena is well worth a visit it has open air and indoor spa pools, saunas, steam room, flotation pools and much more.