Lagoon life

The warm, shallow waters and sandy banks of the Mar Menor lagoon have lazy days of swimming and sunbathing written all over them. It’s also a top spot for boating, not to mention migrating flamingos that flock to the salt flats. Fancy an open-air spa? Hit the mineral-rich mud at La Puntica for a DIY face mask.

Get into the swing

With year-round sunshine and t-shirt temperatures, there’s no nicer place to tee off. The GNK Golf circuit is made up of six first-class courses including the Alhama Signature, which was designed by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. You’ll also find the world-famous Real Golf La Manga Club towards the southern end of the shoreline.

See and be seen

The swanky yacht clubs lining the lagoon are a good place to start if you want to get in with the sailing set. In the chic, palm-lined fishing village of Los Alcázares, there’s plenty of opportunity for waterfront wining and dining. And across the water is La Manga, where A-list celebs come for their love of all thing's luxury. Champers, anyone?