Los Nietos.
Los Nietos, a quaint village on the shores of the Mar Menor, Murcia, Spain, is known for its serene beaches and tranquil atmosphere. Ideal for families it offers excellent water sports, local dining, and beautiful views. The village boasts a friendly community and easy access to nearby attractions. Los Nietos is perfect for a peaceful getaway or a charming place to call home in the Mediterranean.
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Restaurants and Bars
Los Nietos, a charming village on the Mar Menor, offers a delightful array of restaurants and bars that showcase local flavors and a relaxed atmosphere. Restaurante El Limonero is a popular choice, renowned for its fresh seafood and traditional Spanish dishes. Guests can enjoy delicious paella and grilled fish while taking in stunning views of the Mar Menor.
For a casual dining experience, Bar El Gato is a friendly spot known for its tapas and hearty portions. Locals flock here for its warm ambiance and excellent value, making it a great place for families and friends to gather.
The Nautical Bar is another favorite, providing a relaxed setting for enjoying refreshing drinks and light bites. Its proximity to the beach makes it a perfect spot to unwind after a day in the sun.
As evening falls, Bar La Playa offers a lively atmosphere with live music and a wide selection of cocktails, perfect for a fun night out. With its mix of authentic eateries and vibrant bars, Los Nietos is a delightful destination for food and socializing by the sea.
What We Do.
The area of The Costa Cálida is a great location for family holidays. The Mediterranean Sea and The Mar Menor are some of the best areas in Spain for water sports, here you can canoe, sail, kite surf, wind surf, fish or just relax in the sun.
If you want a bit more fun then you can visit one of the go kart centres in the region or maybe a fishing trip out into the Mediterranean sea or venture into scuba diving from Cabo de Palos.
Costa Cálida has horse riding school where you can take a ride along the beach, 22 golf courses, hiking in the mountains, bike rides along the coast or over the hills, tennis centres, padel centres, trampolining and hot air ballooning.
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Villa Cristal 2 - 3308
This large penthouse apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The complex is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 3 bedrooms, en suite bathroom, family bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the pool area. Private roof solarium where there is a large area for sunbathing or eating, with stunning 360 degrees views across the Mar Menor, La Manga strip and farmland.
Villa Cristal 2 - 5607
This spacious penthouse apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The apartment is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which has beautiful views over the Mar Menor. There is a sofa bed in the lounge so accommodating up to 6 people. There are steps to the private roof solarium where there is a large area for sunbathing or eating.
Villa Cristal 2 - 7507
This spacious ground floor apartment is located in the complex of Villa Cristal 2 in Los Nietos. The complex is front line to the beach and has a communal pool. The property has 2 bedrooms, family bathroom, separate shower room, fully equipped kitchen and large patio with BBQ. Internet is available and there are English and Spanish tv channels. The beach is a couple of minutes walking distance from the apartment.
Locations
Cabo de Palos can be found on the most southerly part of the Mar Menor just before getting to La Manga. It is a large village with a small marina which houses moorings for boats and there is a selection of restaurants which are renowned for serving a very good selection of fresh fish.
La Manga Club is a purpose built golf and sports complex which first opened to the public in 1972. Since it opened, it has grown considerably in size offering a secure and private retreat in which to enjoy your holiday. It is located close to a handful of traditional Spanish villages such as Mar de Cristal, Playa Honda and Cabo de Palos.
La Manga del Mar Menor is a beautiful area which houses the Mar Menor (small sea). This is a very large salt water lagoon as the La Manga strip creates a separation between this and the Mediterranean sea. Lining one side of the Mar Menor are small villages which stretch from San Javier in the north to Cabo de Palos in the south.
La Zenia is located on the Costa Blanca just south of Torrevieja, this area is also know as Orihuela Costa. La Zenia’s beach is a great place for the family, set in a cove and sandy beach and shallow waters. The area is full of restaurants and bars for every taste from an Indian meal to a local fish dish.
Los Alcázares is a typical Spanish beach town that is split into two areas: the old town in the south and the new town in the north. The town hall of Los Alcázares is one of the most active in the area and there always seems to be something going on like a fiesta, event or activity.
Mar de Cristal Resort is located on the shores of the Mar Menor on the entrance into La Manga strip and Cabo de Palos. The Resort has a long beach, a marina as well as a selection of bars and restaurants. There is also a tennis and padel club in the heart of the resort.
Orihuela Costa is the coastal area of Orihuela and is a huge area just south of Torrevieja which has several suburb areas including Cabo Roig, Campoamor,La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, Punta Prima, and Villamartin. In Orihuela Costa you will also discover 4 award winning Golf courses.
Pilar de la Horadada is a town in the Province of Alicante, this area covers the coastal resorts from Mil Palmeras in the north to El Mojon in the south. The total coat line is on the Mediterranean sea and has many blue flag beaches, parking and water sports.
Los Urrutias is a small town located on the shore of the Mar Menor. The town has great all year round restaurants and in the summer months you will find fiestas with live music and a weekly market. The town of Los Alcázares is not far away where you have many bars and restaurants.
Playa Honda is a village which is located close to the bottom of the Mar Menor. It is mostly flat making a great spot for walkers and cyclists. There is a long promenade on which you can walk along and take in the wonderful views across the water to La Manga strip.
Playa Paraiso is situated in the southern area of the Mar Menor. It benefits from the warm shallow waters of the Mar Menor (little sea) and is a great spot for beach holiday for families. The golden sand lines the sea and is great for walking on, you can walk for miles and stop at the various little huts serving cold drinks and snacks.
Puerto de Mazarrón is part of Mazarrón, the area is famous for its eroded rock formations, that have been carved and sculpted by wind and water. The beaches are great for all the family and for the naturists as well as the two beaches that are setup to accept dogs.
Roda Golf Resort is just one mile away from Mar Menor, a unique natural setting with calm, shallow waters, Roda Golf Resort sits in a region blessed with more than 157 miles of Mediterranean beaches and almost 300 days of sunshine a year, all with an average temperature of 21 degrees.
Roldan is a small Spanish village but has two great Golf Resorts just outside the village. La Torre Golf Resort and La Terrazas Golf Resort are two communities by Polaris World and both have 18 hole golf courses designed from Jack Nicklaus. La Torre is the larger resort with supermarket, bars, restaurants and other activities.
The beaches of the Mar Menor sea are just a 100m walk away where you can enjoy the sandy beach and warm waters of the Mar Menor. Santiago de la Ribera was a long promenade and a small high street with shops, bars and restaurants.
San Pedro del Pinatar is located on the Mar Menor in the region of Murcia and the main tourist area is Lo Pagan. The most famous attraction of San Pedro del Pinatar are the mud baths where people come to cover themselves in the mineral rich, therapeutic, clay-like mud before rinsing themselves clean in the warm waters of the Mar Menor.
Santiago de la Ribera is a coastal town located on the Murcian coast on the Mar Menor. It has a wide variety of bars, restaurants, cafes, ice cream parlours and pubs and has a great promenade that begins next to the General Air Academy and It ends after the City of Air. The Academia Genera del Aire is a great tourist attraction that holds open days several times a year for all interested visitors.
Sucina is a small Spanish town but has a couple of large golf complexes just outside of the town. Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort is the largest with an 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Design championship golf course, driving range, tennis and padel courts. Other activities include petanque, outside gym equipment, sports court and children's play areas.
El Carmoli is a small village located on the side of a mountain that was formed over 7 million years ago by a volcano. It is part of Los Urrutias and Punto Bravo. The village has a great all year round restaurant and in the summer months has a chill out bar with live music.
Santa Rosalia Lake and Life Resort is situated between Torre Pacheco and Los Alcazares on the Costa Calida in Murcia, known for its beautiful beaches and the two seas, The Mar Menor and the Mediterranean. This unique resort is a fantastic location for a holiday, surrounded by 4000 trees and plants and home to the famous beach and lake known as La Reserva.