La Manga & The Mar Menor
La Manga (in English
"The Sleeve") is a strip of land which separates the Mar
Menor (Small Sea) from the Mediterranean. The Mar Menor is
approx 18 km long and 10 km wide and it's waters remain warm all year
round--though the locals think the water in winter is cold! The
waters are non-tidal and shallow which is why it becomes so warm in
the Summer.
The Mar Menor is the perfect location for all types of watersports,
whether it be Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing or Kayaking.
Dinghy Sailors can enjoy a huge sailing area which is surprisingly
under-utilised. Windsurfers can learn in shallow waters until
they gain their confidence and Kayakers can explore areas which are
inaccessible to other craft.
| Average High Temps | ||
| Months | Air Temp | Mar Menor Temp |
| January | 15 | 12 |
| February | 17 | 12 |
| March | 20 | 15 |
| April | 22 | 19 |
| May | 25 | 24 |
| June | 28 | 26 |
| July | 30 | 28 |
| August | 31 | 31 |
| Sept | 28 | 27 |
| October | 23 | 24 |
| November | 21 | 19 |
| December | 18 | 15 |
For further information on the Mar Menor please see information from Murcia Turistica
