La Tabernilla del Gato Amadeus

Advantages: Ideal for sailing or golf enthusiasts
Disadvantages: Journey can be tiresome

...travelling distance, so we looked at alternative flights there too. By being able to travel on any day the flights cost less than 100GBP each. ARRIVAL We hired a car at the airport and drove from Murcia along the Mar Menor, it was a Sunday afternoon, out of season so the roads were fairly quiet. But having said this, we still managed to miss the turning into the development where we were staying. But it was no problem, once you get to the end of La Manga you can't go any further so we just turned around and headed back! THE AREA La Manga is a strip of land which stretches for approx 15 miles and this is the only route you can take to get to Mar Menor. It runs alongside the Mar Menor (inland sea) one side and the Med on the other, making for a very picturesque journey from the airport, once you leave behind the high rise apartment... Read review

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Advantages: Golf, tennis and climate.
Disadvantages: Few.

...are clean, tidy and functional. The nightlife is varied, with many nice restaurants and bars. Most are Spanish, but there is an Italian one, an American and Mexican, Chinese, Asian and even English! There is a jazz bar, which is excellent and an English pub too. Should you wish to fritter your money, then the Casino would be more than happy to see you! Since the Costa Blanca is renowned for it year round sunshine and warmth, it would make sense to take yourself there for an active holiday. The area is the ‘Florida’ of southern Europe, catering for many retirees, who like the equable climate, with temperatures rarely reaching below single figures centigrade and less rain and lower summer temperatures than is the case further south on the Costa del Sol. PS. I have been there at all times of the year, not just Nov-Dec.... Read review

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Advantages: Golf, Tennis, Food, Accommodation excellent
Disadvantages: Expensive

...I love Hyatt hotels and La Manga is no exception. I have also reviewed this in more detail on Trip Advisor. LAs Lomas is the apartment complex owned by the Hyatt group at La Manga. Superb accommodation, great facilities, but pricey. Recommend the Freedom packages if you are going to play golf or tennis. To be honest I wouldn't go there if it wasnt to play golf as there are nicer parts of Spain which are much better value. Golf is fabulous, in particular the South copurse which will rtest the best golfers, frustrating most. Food -- higly recommend Amapola in the hotel. Si! is a good place to take the kids as it has a safe play area right next to the dining room.... Read review

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