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Days out, beaches, food trails and practical tips, written by people who live here in January as well as August.
Latest posts·4 August 2026 What to do in La Manga when it rains (yes, it does) Three days of August storms needn't spoil your holiday if you know where to go. Museums, bowling, a spa and an indoor rice trail. Read the article →
Eat·9 min Caldero, the fish and rice stew of the Mar Menor, explained What's in it, why it comes in two servings and the eleven local places that make it properly. Beaches·7 min The 7 best Mar Menor beaches for young children No waves, water around a metre deep for a hundred metres out and shade nearby. Listed by kilometre point to help you find your way. Practical tips·5 min Parking in La Manga in August without losing your morning Real parking areas by kilometre point, when they fill up and where you won't get a ticket. Activities·8 min Diving in the Islas Hormigas marine reserve Two-metre groupers, the Sirio Naguib wreck and why this is one of the western Mediterráneo's top three dive sites. What to see·4 min Where to watch the sunset in Cabo de Palos Four free parking spots, with the best arrival time for each month of the summer.