If you are holidaying in a La Manga apartment, you will find it offer an wonderful selection of cuisine, something for everyone. Traditional mediterranean style of gastronomic is bountiful in numerous of the nearby restaurants. A few to mention are paellas, fresh fish, freshly grilled meats and succulent salads. Normally using locally grown produce and fresh catches from the sea and mar menor by local fishermen. One of the local delicacies is fish known for the reason that Mujol or dorada cooked in a jacket of salt. Lobster is also available, since are oysters when in season. You would want to try the local Murcian Salad which is tuna, tomatoes, egg and olives in a thick tomato puree served cold (with fresh crusty bread of course!) At Thomas Maestre Marina, which remember is in walking distance there is an excellent selection of restaurants overlooking the Mar menor. These include french, greek, spanish and Thai to name but a few – the perfect place to end a perfect day – the sunsets are amazing.
The young tend to head for Cabo de Palos, which changes from a sleepy fishing village by day to a bustling selection of pubs with music to suit all. Everyone, young or old, visit El Zoco Alcazaba with its collection of shops, bars and restaurants at various time during their stay in La Manga. Things in truth come alive in the early hours of the morning and grant an incredible variety of bars and music for those with stamina and no need to be up early the next day. There is a regular bus service Bus Manga is seen throughout the day and evening traveling up and down the strip all for around 1 euro. Hop on and discover La Manga!
You will obtain a well stocked supermarket which includes, a fresh meat counter, fish counter, fresh fruit and vegetables, an in-house bakery and everything required for your vacation plus a full diversity of local wines and beverages. At the entrance to the Marina there is another supermarket, a range of bars and restaurants. There is also a Burger King and cycle hire situated there too. A short drive away is Bohemia Plaza which holds an evening craft promote and a selection of shops and restaurants. For the serious shopper there is the cities of Cartagena and Murcia well worth a trip.
The quarter is steeped in history from La Manga, Murcia to Cartagena which has an old Port and numerous Roman sites to see. A tourist office is available at the top of ‘The Strip’ where you can obtain more information for places of interest and how to stumble on to them. The nearby city of Cartagena has a rich and monumental history. because well having an abundance of culture Cartagena is also obviously blessed with a coastline that is nothing short of spectacular. One of its beaches Calblanque beach – is part of a nature reserve. La Manga holiday apartments are an excellent idea.