There are numerous beaches that can be easily accessed from the apartment (starting from 15 minutes drive away). Some of the most beautiful include

Villa Nanitos – near the mud baths of San Pedro del Pinatar with various sporting facilities such as wind surfing, volley ball, kayaking and water skiing.

La Llana – long, sandy, blue flag beach, with foot showers during the main season. Mild water, with some waves in parts.

El Espejo – another blue flag, sandy beach on the Mar Menor with wind surfing. Volley ball and kayaking. Calm waters. 

Los Nietos – 4km long grey, sandy beach with showers, lots of restaurants and calm waters.

South of  Cabo de Palos – a group of three beaches – Cala Medina, Las Melvas, Levante – small beaches with slightly wavy water, ranging from sand to gravel to rock, great all round beaches. There are restaurant services and some good opportunities for snorkelling.

A photograph of El Mojon beach July 2008