Gola de Marchamalo, La Manga: the channel between the two seas

The waterway that replenishes Mar Menor beside Marchamalo

Gola de Marchamalo is a channel linking Mar Menor with Mediterráneo in southern La Manga del Mar Menor, in the municipality of Cartagena and near Salinas de Marchamalo. It is one of La Manga's golas, the channels through which water enters and leaves the lagoon.

What is a gola?

In La Manga, a gola is one of the narrow channels through which water flows between the two bodies of seawater. The Marchamalo channel was formed by the action of water over time and now allows water to pass from one side of the strip to the other.

Why it matters

This flow helps replenish the water in Mar Menor and regulate its salinity and quality, on which the lagoon's flora and fauna depend. The area is therefore also of interest for studying marine ecosystems and water dynamics in the region.

How to visit

Access is free and a visit takes little time, so it fits easily into a walk around southern La Manga or a visit to the nearby salt flats. To round off your route, see what to visit in La Manga.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gola de Marchamalo?

A channel linking Mar Menor with Mediterráneo in La Manga, helping replenish the lagoon's water.

Where is Gola de Marchamalo?

In southern La Manga del Mar Menor, in the municipality of Cartagena, near Salinas de Marchamalo.

What is the role of a gola in Mar Menor?

It allows water to flow to and from Mediterráneo, helping regulate the lagoon's salinity and water quality.

Is it free to visit?

Yes. Access is free.

Gola de Marchamalo

The waterway that replenishes Mar Menor beside Marchamalo

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