Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Alicante |
Next Town |
Cartagena, Santiago de la Ribera |
|
Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships, Bridge |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water. Shallow access. Many bridges and small boats.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Sandy beach. During summer many tourists.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Normal |
Air between 20-40°C. The water in Mar Menor never less than 18°C. Wetsuit is necessary. Season all year.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Sideshore: NNE and SSW.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Cartagena north on 32. Exit to Santiago de la Ribera.
Extra information
During summer many tourists and lots of boats. Not recommended for kitesurfing.
Nightlife