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Mar Menor is Europe's largest and undoubtedly most impressive saltwater lagoon. It is situated on the Costa Blanca in Southeast Spain and is home to the world famous La Manga Resort.
The lagoon covers an area of 170 square kilometres yet is only 7m deep on average. This makes it an ideal venue for water sports. Wind surfing, water skiing, jet skiing and powerboating are just some of the activities that may be enjoyed on this vast inland lake.
Mar Menor is separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow spit of land some 28kms in length. It is on this dividing landmass that La Manga is found, along with a smattering of other villages and resorts.
La Manga offers visitors a taste of the highlife. Exclusive restaurants and wine bars line the resort, as well as casinos and other entertainment venues. There are three world-class golf courses, Europe's #1 tennis centre and a whole host of sports and leisure facilities on-site. Visitors are able to relax in tranquil surroundings, far from the hustle and bustle normally associated with the Costa Blanca. There is some spectacular scenery to enjoy too.
The Mar Menor however is not just about La Manga. The resorts of San Javier, Los Nietos and Cabo de Palos, located around the land ward side of the Mar Menor, are all places of tremendous splendour. Each has a unique atmosphere and its own section of beach on the shores of the Mar Menor.
Hunting for a vacation home
around Mar Menor?
Mar Menor is a very special place in which to search for that exclusive home in the sun. Luxury villas, apartments and chalets are available in the resorts around Mar Menor. For top-end luxury properties why not consider buying in La Manga itself?
Mar Menor property prices vary greatly from one part of the Mar Menor to the other. However, from an investment perspective, it does not matter which part of the Mar Menor is chosen. Wherever you buy in this region Spanish property has the potential to generate a very good rental income for more than six months of the year.
Spanish homes for sale in Mar Menor can be found on numerous web sites. If you are looking for golf property in the Mar Menor specialist web sites like http://golf.first-select.org may help you to find what you are looking for.
Getting to the Mar Menor
San Javier Airport near Murcia on the Costa Blanca is only a few minutes away by car from the northern end of the Mar Menor. Drive time to La Manga is only 20 minutes or so from here.
Alternatively, international travellers can fly into Alicante airport. Mar Menor is approximately 90kms south of Alicante on the main motorway. Car hire can be booked in advance for pick up at either airport by contacting www.your-carhire.com
About the author:
Seb Jay is a freelance writer specializing in the origination of web content for http://www.your-carhire.com
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