Playa Honda.
Playa Honda on the Mar Menor in Murcia, Spain, is a picturesque beach destination with its golden sands & tranquil waters. Ideal for families, this charming area offers water sports, sunbathing, and nearby amenities. Scenic promenades, local dining options, and a friendly community vibe. Perfect for those seeking a serene lifestyle, Playa Honda combines relaxation with vibrant coastal living.
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Restaurants and Bars
Playa Honda, located along the picturesque shores of the Mar Menor, offers a charming selection of restaurants and bars that cater to a variety of tastes. Restaurante Playa Honda is a popular choice, known for its fresh seafood and traditional Spanish cuisine, including mouthwatering paellas and tapas. With a lovely terrace overlooking the beach, it provides a perfect spot for a leisurely meal while enjoying stunning views.
For a more casual dining experience, Bar El Ancla offers a relaxed atmosphere with a diverse menu of snacks and drinks, making it a great place to unwind after a day by the sea. Its friendly staff and vibrant ambiance create a welcoming environment for both locals and visitors.
Chiringuito Las Salinas is another favorite, serving refreshing cocktails and light bites right on the beach, allowing guests to soak up the sun while enjoying their drinks.
As evening falls, Playa Honda comes alive, with its bars and beach clubs providing a lively atmosphere for socializing and entertainment.
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.
Average High Temperatures
Verdemar 2 - 2309
This apartment is first line to the beach with stunning views over the Mar Menor and La Manga Strip. It is located on the lovely Verdemar 2 complex in Playa Honda. The property has 1 bedroom, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony. It enjoys the beautiful beaches of the Mar Menor which has warm, shallow waters which are fantastic for families.
Verdemar 3 - Shankar (1306)
This seventh floor apartment is located in the complex of Verdemar 3 in Playa Honda. It is very popular due to the location of being across the road from the beach and because it has an indoor and outdoor pool (both seasonal) and a children's play area and gym. The property has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the pool area and beautiful sea views.
Verdemar 2 - 1210
This apartment is situated on the beach front, offering views of the Mar Menor. It is located within the charming Verdemar 2 complex in Playa Honda. The property comprises one bedroom, a bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony. Playa Honda boasts a small supermarket, a variety of bars and restaurants, and convenient access to a bus route. The area is renowned for its beautiful Mar Menor beaches, featuring warm and shallow waters that are ideal for families.
Verdemar 3 - 6708
This seventh floor apartment is located in the complex of Verdemar 3 in Playa Honda. It is very popular due to the location of being across the road from the beach and because it has an indoor and outdoor pool (both seasonal) and a children's play area and gym. The property has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the beautiful pool area as well as having beautiful sea views.
Verdemar 3 - 8806
This seventh floor apartment is located in the popular complex of Verdemar 3 in Playa Honda where the beach is just across the street. The complex has an indoor and outdoor pool (both seasonal), a children's play area and gym. The property has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the wonderful pool area as well as having beautiful sea views. The apartment has 2 TV's one in the lounge and the main bedroom.
Verdemar 3 - 8907
This fifth floor apartment is located in the complex of Verdemar 3 in Playa Honda. It is very popular due to the location of being across the road from the beach and because it has an indoor and outdoor pool (both seasonal) and a childrens play area and gym. The property has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, fully equipped kitchen and balcony which overlooks the beautiful pool area as well as having beautiful sea views.
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.
Los Nietos is a small village located on the Mar Menor. It is mostly undeveloped for tourism and the local fishermen still go out early in the morning to this day to catch fish to supply to local restaurants and markets. Although it remains largely unspoilt, there are still a few very nice restaurants and bars.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.