Leisure Activities & Events
The Information in this page is associated mainly with the areas we are located in.
Golf
Tourist Offices
Los Narejos (Los Alcázares)
- OFICINA DE TURISMO DE LOS NAREJOS (LOS ALCÁZARES)
Avenida Constitución, 43
30710 Los Narejos (Los Alcázares)
Telephone: 968 582 119
Fax: 968 582 119
Open to public:
De lunes a viernes de 9.00 a 13.30 h y de 16.00 a 18.30 h. Sábados y domingos de 10.30 a 13.30 h
El Lazareto (La Unión)
OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO DE LA UNIÓN
Calle Noria, s/n
30360 El Lazareto (La Unión)
Telephone: 968 541 614
Fax: 968 541 614
Open to public: De lunes a viernes de 9.00 a 14.00 h y de 16.00 a 18.00 h.
Sábados de 10.00 a 13.00 h
Los Alcázares
- OFICINA MUNICIPAL DE TURISMO DE LOS ALCÁZARES
Calle CN-332 esq. C/ Piscis. Urb. Oasis,
30710 Los Alcázares
Telephone: 968 171 361
Fax: 968 575 249
Open to public: De 9.00 a 13.30 h y de 16.00 a 18.30
email<losalcazares@marmenor.net>
visit web site www.marmenor.net
MUSEUMS
Museo Arqueologico Municipal de Cartagena
Ramon y Cajal, 45.
Tel. 968512131
Fax. 968512131
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Close Monday and holidays. The Municipal Museum of Archaeology is constructed over the early Christian basilica of San Anton and preserves an interesting collection of objects from the Bronze Age. Of special interest is the 6th century tomb of Byzantine general Comenciolo. Muralla Bizantina de Cartagena Calle Nueva Soledad. Cartagena. Vestiges of the wall the Byzantines erected around the city can be viewed.
Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Maritima de Cartagena.
Dique de Navidad, Cartagena.
Tel/Fax 968512137
Tuesday to Sunday: 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Monday and holidays. The National Museum of Underwater Archaeology displays a collection of amphoras used on the Iberian Peninsula during ancient times.
Museo Naval de Cartagena
Calle Menendez y Pelayo, 6. Cartagena
Open Tuesday to Friday: 10a.m. to 1:30p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12:30. Close Sunday, Monday and holidays. The Maritime Museum possesses an excellent collection of maritime art and objects. Deserving particular attention are the ship models from the 13th century and a room devoted to Isaac Peral and his first submarine.
Museo Minero de la Union.
Plaza Asensio Saez. La Union.
Tel. 968541792
Monday to Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. Groups by appointment. The Mining Museum of La Union provides a didactic presentation of the evolution of mineral extraction techniques in 19th century Murcian mines.
Coleccion Municipal del Mar de San Pedro del Pinatar
Eificio Cofradia del Mar.
Calle Lorenzo Morales
San Pedro del Pinatar.
Tel. 968181920
Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. A permanent collection of objects related with the sea, articles of adornment, toys, and maps is exhibited.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
SPORTS
Estacion Nautica del Mar Menor
Seventeen nautical bases perfectly equipped for sailing, canoeing and skin diving make up the Water sports Resort of the Mar Menor which has a capacity for accommodating 16,000 guests in 14 hotels, 21 apartment rental agencies, 2 campgrounds and 4 youth hostels. Vacation packages are available which include: Lodging + Nautical Sports + "Sports Vacation Insurance" to simplify booking arrangements. It is also possible to purchase a "forfeit" at reasonable prices for one day which includes rental of equipment, civil liability insurance and use of technical and rescue services for each one of the sailing schools at the resort.
Information and Reservations
Tel. 900414141/ 968171361
Fax. 968575249
Centro de Alto Rendimiento Deportivo Infanta Cristina
Located on the shores of the Mar Menor, the CAR Sports Centre provides instruction in sailing, canoeing, underwater sports, water skiing, rowing, etc., although its main purpose is training top athletes
Carretera del Aeropuerto
Los Alcazares
Tel. 968575189/968575184
Fax. 968575636
Scuba Diving and Cave Diving
A wide variety of underwater settings and the good visibility of its transparent waters make the Murcian coast one of the foremost places in the country for scuba diving. The best areas are located on Cabo de Palos (Carthaginian Cabo Tinoso) where a huge variety of flora and fauna exists, as well as interesting shipwrecks that have sunk along these shores. Along the entire coast, clubs organize expeditions, give instruction, and rent equipment.
Underwater caves are located between Cartagena and la Azohia with large underwater vaults and galleries. Maps of the caves should be used since some are several kilometres long with maze-like galleries.
Federacion Murciana de Actividades Subacuaticas
Tel.968215141
Federacion Murciana de Espeleologia
Tel. 968536318
Hiking
The old roads used by miners and fishermen along the coast between Cabo de Palos and Porman, between Cartagena and the bay of Mazarron, or in Calnegre Park and Cabo Cope, provide splendid countryside for hiking or walking.
Mountain biking
The trails and roads between Cabo de Palos and Cartagena are in good condition and afford an impressive landscape through the mountains once devoted to mining. Salinas de San Pedro is also recommended for a pleasurable ride.
Horse riding
From the Mar Menor, it is possible to arrange rides through the mountains along the coast or through the vast plains of the campo de Cartagena and lovely farmland and winter pastures.
Cuadras el Puntal
Carretera del campo de golf, Km 1200. Los Belones.
Tel. 968137305
Centro Hipico Rancho de la Fuente
Avenida de la Fuente. Los Belones
Tel. 968137239
Golf
The Club de Golf de la Manga
Has three 18-hole golf courses set among swaying palm trees, as wel as all types of sports facilities.
Tel/Fax. 968175000
Torre Pacheco
Near the Mar Menor, has a smaller club with a 9-hole course.
Tel. 968284832
Fax. 968284637
Fishing
Saltwater fishing is popular all along the Mediterranean coast. Especially recommended are the areas of Aguilas and Mazarron because of the depth and transparency of the waters.
BALNEARIOS (HEALTH SPAS)
Archena Health Spa
On the shores of the Segura River, amidst orange and lemon trees and lush tropical plants, is the health spa of Archena, and ideal spot for a healthy and restful vacation. Specializing in respiratory, dermatological, and rheumatic ailments, its thermal waters surface at a temperature of 52 degree Centigrade (125 degree F) and have a high mineral content. Medical staff on the premises. Facilities include an outdoor thermal pool, tennis and paddle tennis courts, bicycle excursions, a golf course 15 km away, casino, nightclub, and library.
Information: Estacion Termal.
Apto. De Correos, 3. Archena(Murcia)
Tel. 968670100
Fax. 968671002
