The best beaches in La Manga, Cartagena — where to swim, sunbathe and find a chiringuito, with the local lowdown.
A sheltered Mar Menor-side beach by the Zoco, with the lagoon's calm, warm, shallow water — the family choice when the Mediterranean side is choppy.
A rocky, unspoilt cove just south of Cabo de Palos with wonderfully clear water — a quieter, more natural spot for a swim and a snorkel.
Playa de El Pedrucho, La Manga
One of La Manga's busiest Mediterranean-side beaches — open-sea waves and golden sand backed by the high-rise strip, with beach bars and watersports. Blue Flag.
A long, sandy Mar Menor beach at the southern base of the strip near Cabo de Palos — calm water, a promenade and easy parking.