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| Cartagena is a Spanish Mediterranean
city and naval station in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula in the
Autonomous Community of the Region of Murcia. Cartagena has been the capital
of the Spanish Navy's Maritime Department of the Mediterranean since the
arrival of the Spanish Bourbons in the eighteenth century. As far back
as the sixteenth century it was one of the most important naval ports in
Spain, together with Ferrol in the North. |
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| It is a walled town
and has a fine harbour defended by forts. In the time of Philip II of Spain,
it was a major naval seaport of Spain. It is still an important naval seaport,
the main military haven of Spain, and there is a big naval shipyard. Thanks
to its strategic position on the Mediterranean, Cartagena has been inhabited
by many different cultures which have left their mark on its rich cultural
heritage during a glorious and turbulent history.
The “Cartagena, Port of Cultures”
initiative was created to allow visitors to enjoy a wide range of activities
and visits, discovering the cultural wealth and rich history of the city.
It’s one of the several projects to energize the tourist possibilities
of this potential major cultural destination, frequently overshadowed by
the mass-tourism due to the proximity of several holiday resorts, and the
refinery and the industrial development which yielded a bad reputation
to the city because of pollution, now fortunately eradicated. |
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Best
Western Hotel Alfonso XIII, Cartagena
The Best Western Alfonso
XIII is located in the port of Cartagena, Spain, within one kilometre of
the main commercial shopping district and harbour. The beach of Cala
Cortina is three kilometres away, and Cartagena train station is 500 metres
from the hotel. Set in a modern glass-fronted building, the hotel
has contrasting Romanesque stone pillars that frame the entrance. Decorated
with sandy-toned walls and maritime watercolour paintings, the marble-floored
lobby offers leather armchairs and sofas. Complimentary wireless
Internet access is available throughout the hotel, and there is a parking
garage (surcharge). Best Western Alfonso XIII boasts two onsite restaurants.
A Priori serves modern Spanish cuisine in contemporary surroundings, while
La Cocina de Alfonso offers haute cuisine, in its olive-toned dining room.
El Galeon cafeteria doubles as both a coffee shop and cocktail bar. Breakfast
services are available at a surcharge. |
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Hotel
Husa Cartagonova & Spa, Cartagena
The Husa Cartagonova is
a modern hotel set in the historic centre of the city, 200 metres from
the ancient Roman amphitheatre, the Teatro Romano. The city's museums
are 500 metres from the hotel, and it is three kilometres to Cala Cortina
Beach. Further afield it is 20 kilometres to the nature reserve at Calblanque
and La Manga Golf Club. San Javier Airport is an approximate driving time
of 25 minutes, and a distance of 30 kilometres. The hotel's restaurant
serves buffet cuisine in modern surroundings, and guests can relax with
drinks in the bar, unwind in the sauna, and enjoy a workout in the fully
equipped fitness centre. The hotel also has two meeting and conference
rooms, accommodating up to 100 delegates and offering a range of audio-visual
equipment and business services. The 24-hour front desk has a safe-deposit
box for storing valuables, as well as concierge services, and there is
nearby parking for a surcharge. |
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Sercotel
Carlos III, Cartagena
The Sercotel Carlos III
is located in Cartagena, Spain, 500 metres from the railway station and
one kilometre from the harbour and the National Museum for Underwater Archaeology.
San Javier airport is 29 kilometres away. Playa de Cal Cortina beach
is three kilometres away. There are two 18-hole golf courses at La Manga,
27 kilometres away. The Sercotel Carlos III is a modern hotel with a marble
exterior. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout
the hotel. Currency exchange is offered, and there is room service during
restaurant opening hours. There is secure garage parking nearby. Restaurant
A Priori serves signature Mediterranean dishes including Duck Slices in
Raspberry Sauce and Silver Bream Fillets with Lemon, in a modern setting.
Las Vinas offers an extensive tapas menu in a traditional Mediterranean
setting, with checked tablecloths. A buffet breakfast is available for
surcharge. |
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MANGA DEL MAR MENOR (COSTA CALIDA) FEATURED HOTELS - MURCIA, SPAIN |
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| La Manga del Mar Menor (The
Sleeve of the Minor Sea) is a resort town in Murcia, Spain. It should not
be confused with the nearby La Manga Club resort, known for hosting numerous
football clubs from all over the world during the winter months. La Manga
Cup has been staged every year since 1999. The La Manga Strip is
a strip of land 24 km long and 300 metres wide (average). La Manga means
'sleeve' and it is a strip of land which separates the Mediterranean Sea
from the Mar Menor (Small Sea). It also has many hotels, shops, bars, clubs
and restaurants. One of the most popular areas with young adults is the
Zoco area. |
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| La Manga is very attractive
to tourists, despite having high real estate prices compared to the rest
of Costa Cálida. Nowadays, everything in La Manga has been designed
to enhance the visitor's stay. Complete hotel installations, with a network
of establishments with maximum qualification (including a five-star hotel),
located at strategic points, apartment complexes, sailing ports, sailing
schools, recreational centres, supermarkets, shops, bars, discos. In winter
and autumn, La Manga is kept open, since its population is constant all
year round. Winter is an ideal period for those in search of peace and
quiet, with the necessary services and infrastructures. Due to it
being located between two seas, La Manga is also an ideal place for water
sports. There are sailing and skiing schools that run periodical courses,
as well as windsurfing and catamarans. The Mediterranean can be enjoyed
by those who prefer high waves for windsurfing and the entire coast also
offers a series of areas that are ideally suited and perfectly isolated
for diving, such as Cabo de Palos and the rocky depths next to Isla Grosa.
The nearest airport is San Javier (MJV). |
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Menor Is A Vacation Treasure |
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Husa
Doblemar, La Manga del Mar Menor
Husa Doblemar enjoys a seaside
location, only 200 meters from Mar Menor Beach in La Manga Del Mar Menor,
Spain. Tomas Maestre Port lies seven kilometers from the hotel, and Club
Golf Hyatt stands twenty kilometers away. Moreover, Murcia San Javier Airport
is forty-five kilometers from Husa Doblemar hotel. Husa Doblemar hotel
offers an array of relaxing amenities. The nearby beach supplies swimming
and sunning opportunities. The hotel also features an expansive outdoor
pool with a unique curved design. Meanwhile, sun loungers furnish the garden
area. The property also provides a children's play park. Husa Doblemar
hotel also schedules live entertainment. Among the hotel's dining
amenities, Restaurant Doblemar presents a buffet of Mediterranean and international
selections. The hotel also presents a daily breakfast buffet. |
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La
Manga Residencial, Aparthotel in La Manga del Mar Menor
Overlooking two seas from
La Manga Strip, this modern beachfront apart-hotel is 20 metres from Mar
Menor beach and 60 metres from the Mediterranean; Cartagena is 30 kilometres
away. La Manga Residencial provides a seasonal outdoor pool. One-Bedroom
Condo - One double or two twin beds. Living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen
area. Neutral, modern decor and coordinated fabrics with contemporary furnishings
and parquet floors. Terrace with sea view. Air conditioning, satellite
television, safe, hair dryer. Kitchen with coffee and tea facilities, cooker,
cookware, microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine. Two-Bedroom
Condo - Two double beds. Living room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen
area. Neutral, modern decor and coordinated fabrics with contemporary furnishings
and parquet floors. Terrace with sea view. Air conditioning, satellite
television, safe, hair dryer. Kitchen with coffee and tea facilities, cooker,
cookware, microwave, refrigerator, and washing machine. |
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Las
Gaviotas Hotel, La Manga del Mar Menor
Las Gaviotas Hotel is located
in La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain, 200 metres from the beach and 500 metres
from the resort centre's bars and restaurants. Situated on La Manga, a
narrow strip of land on the Mediterranean, Las Gaviotas Hotel is a modern,
nine-storey property overlooking an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace
area with sun loungers. The hotel offers a programme of entertainment during
the high season, including live music. Other amenities include complimentary
Internet access in public areas, airport transfers (surcharge), and onsite
parking (surcharge). A complimentary buffet breakfast is available each
morning. The half-board rate includes either lunch or dinner. The full-board
rate includes lunch and dinner. Meals are served at the contemporary Las
Gaviotas Restaurant, which offers a buffet of international and Mediterranean
dishes. The hotel also houses an informal lounge bar. |
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Hotel
Mangalan, La Manga del Mar Menor
The Hotel Mangalan is located
in the resort of La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain, 30 metres from the beach.
The city of La Union is 20 kilometres away and Cartagena, home to the nearest
main train station, is 32 kilometres from the hotel. Sited overlooking
the sea, the Hotel Mangalan is a ten-storey property that opens to a contemporary
lobby decorated with modern sculpture. The hotel features an outdoor pool
with an adjacent jetted tub and poolside bar. The in-house spa centre offers
a fitness area, a sauna, a massage room, and a range of beauty treatments.
The Hotel Mangalan houses an informal, modern restaurant serving a range
of local and international dishes both a la carte and from a buffet. The
coffee shop offers snacks and light refreshments. A complimentary buffet
breakfast is available offered each morning. The half-board rate includes
either lunch or dinner. The full-board rate includes lunch and dinner.
The hotel offers a kids' play area and a splash pool. The entertainment
team provides a programme of daily and evening activities. |
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Mar
Menor Is A Vacation Treasure by Clinton Maxwell
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Mar Menor is a "little sea"
with big potential as a Spanish vacation resort. You should make plans
to visit this salt water lake as soon as possible.
Mar Menor is located on Spain's
east coast, in the Murcia region on the Mediterranean shore. The view of
the sea is breathtaking: The view alone is worth the trip to Spain. But
Mar Menor has so much more to offer.
 Did
you know that there is evidence here of civilizations back to prehistoric
times? You will be able to see some of these relics, as well as those from
the Roman and Arabic periods. More recent history is evident too, from
beautiful cathedrals to strong forts. Go back in time and learn about this
region's intriguing history. Above all, be sure to visit Cartagena and
visit some real castles.
Resorts are about relaxation
and you will have plenty of opportunities in the Mar Menor. You can soak
up the sun's rays on the vast beaches or enjoy the outdoors in countless
of other ways, from hiking to biking to boating to golfing. The weather
here is perfect, averaging more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
Mar Menor and the whole Murcia
region is very diverse, so you will enjoy experiencing a surprising variety
of cultures. You will enjoy meeting the friendly people and sampling the
delicious cuisine. Expanding your horizons has never been more enjoyable.
Because the weather is so ideal here, there always seems to be a festival
going on.
Among the places you should
explore is the Gran Via, with its restaurants and clubs. Accommodations
are nearby so you can easily find a place to rest after your nights out
on the town. You will also find some great shopping. Be sure to buy something
for yourself as well as for your loved ones back home. You will long remember
your trip here.
Many people enjoy this region
of Spain so much, they plan to retire here. Who wouldn't want to spend
their "golden years" in such a sunny spot with so much to see and do? Life
couldn't be better than at the Mar Menor, so close to the Costa Blanca
of Spain.
There are more than ample
accommodations in the area, no matter what you need. If you plan an extended
stay, why not rent a private home for the ultimate in luxury and privacy.
You can also find affordable hotel rooms roomy enough for your family's
needs.
As you can see, your vacation
at Mar Menor will be idyllic. Why not plan to spend your next holiday here?
Plan early to be sure you get the best prices and selection. The Mar Menor
has been Europe's little vacation secret but word about it is starting
to get out. Start making your plans today.
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| About the Author - Clinton
Maxwell regularly makes publications on subjects dealing with la manga
del mar menor and alicante airport to la manga. You can find his observations
on
villas
in la manga at other sources for villas in la manga news. |
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