Food & Drink on Our Doorstep
There are so many great bars and restaurants right on our doorstep. We have highlighted a few places where you will find everything you need.
Right Outside Resort
The Boulevard
The Boulevard is just outside the resort and offers anything you need for food and drink. If you want a cold drink, a snack, Cooked Breakfast, Tapas, or Fine Dining, it's all available there. With a wide variety of cuisine choices, you will find everything you need.
Seafood & Tapas
Los Alcazares & Hotel 525 Square
Being right next to the Mar Menor, Los Alcazares is the place to go for local seafood. It offers a choice of many authentic Spanish restaurants, but again there is something for everyone. The Hotel 525 square is a buzzing and vibrant location with a wide choice of restaurants and bars.
Traditional Spanish
Torre Pacheco
Just a short car journey away from the resort, this traditional Spanish town has some amazing restaurants within. If you want to try a proper, authentic Menu del Dia, then this is the place to go!
Out & About Around Mar Menor
There's much to see and do around the Mar Menor and beyond. Here's just a small selection of our favourite places.
Sandy Beaches
The Beach & Mar Menor
The Mar Menor covers a vast area of 135 square kilometres with amazing sandy beaches. Most beaches have facilities for food, drinks, and toilets, and many are accessible for wheelchair users.
Little Sea
The Mar Menor ("Little Sea")
A 135 km² calm salt lagoon with clear, soothing water. One huge bonus is that the water temperature is always around two degrees warmer than the Mediterranean Sea!
Proper Waves
The Mediterranean Sea (La Manga)
Whilst the calm water of Mar Menor is blissful, some miss "proper waves". The Med is a short drive away towards San Pedro or La Manga, offering everything needed for a classic beach day.
Free Activity
The Mud Baths at Lo Pagan
A free natural spa activity for all ages. The therapeutic mud is said to be very beneficial for all skin types, aches, and pains. Cover yourself in mud, let it dry, then dip in the sea to rinse. Beware of the smell though!
Family Fun
Water Parks (Murcia & Torrevieja)
Having around 320 days of sunshine a year locally, most activities are outside. Big water parks in Murcia (Terra Natura / Aqua Natura) and Torrevieja offer great family days out.
Los Alcazares
El Habanero Tren Turistico
"The Tourist Train" in Los Alcazares. Enjoy an evening ride around old and new parts of town. With stops outside bars and restaurants, you can hop on and off. Make sure you wave to people!
Shopping & Weekly Markets
If shopping is your thing, there are endless bargains and vibrant street markets every single day of the week.
Weekly Markets Schedule
You'll never be short of fresh produce, leather goods, and bargains across the region:
| Day | Market Location |
|---|---|
| Monday | San Pedro del Pinatar |
| Tuesday | Los Alcazares |
| Wednesday | Santiago de la Ribera |
| Thursday | San Javier |
| Friday | Pilar de la Horadada |
| Saturday | Torre Pacheco & Los Narejos |
| Sunday | Mil Palmeras |
Shopping Centres & Designer Outlets
Espacio Mediterraneo & Zenia Boulevard
Two of our top favourites (~25 mins away). Espacio Mediterraneo near Cartagena has an indoor mall and large retail park. Zenia Boulevard is an open-air mega mall packed with high-street fashion, restaurants, and entertainment.
Dos Mares, Habaneras & Nueva Condomina
Dos Mares in San Javier is compact with everything under one roof. Habaneras in Torrevieja and Nueva Condomina in Murcia offer extensive retail choices.
Alicante Designer Outlets
The Outlet Stores in Alicante have top brand bargains, plus bowling, cinema, and gym facilities.
Taxis, Buses, Trains & Airports
Navigating to and from Mar Menor Golf Resort is simple and well-connected.
Resort Taxis
A dedicated taxi service operates on-resort: +34 616 406 402 for local journeys and airport transfers. All local towns also have dedicated taxi ranks.
Buses & High-Speed Trains
Buses run from outside the resort into Torre Pacheco bus station. Torre Pacheco train station connects Cartagena and Murcia, linking with the High-Speed rail network (Handy hint: the Trainline app works great in Spain!).
Airports
Just 20 minutes from Murcia International Airport (RMU Corvera) and 60 minutes from Alicante Airport (ALC), both managed by AENA with full flight and dining facilities.
Emergencies, Hospitals & Utilities
Keep these crucial contacts at hand during your stay at Mar Menor Golf Resort.
112 Emergency
The national emergency number in Spain for police, ambulance, or fire. On connection, ask the operator to speak English and they will transfer your call immediately.
Resort Security 24/7
Important: If you dial 112 while on Mar Menor Golf Resort, you MUST also immediately inform Resort Security so they can grant gate access to emergency services.
Local 24h Hospitals
Los Arcos (San Javier) & Santa Lucia (Cartagena). Both feature 24-hour A&E departments. Make sure to bring your passport and EHIC/GHIC or travel insurance.
Clinics & Pharmacies
Private clinics operate in Torre Pacheco and Los Alcazares for minor injuries and prescriptions. For medication, look for the luminous Green Cross pharmacy signs.
Property Utility Emergencies
Should you have an urgent property issue, please contact Gable Oaks immediately. In the unlikely event you need direct utility helplines: