Discover La Manga: a unique place between two seas
What makes La Manga different from a typical Spanish resort, and why spring and autumn are my favourite times to come.
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Practical guides
When to come, how to get here and what to expect in La Manga. Practical advice from 15 years of returning to this stretch of coast.
- 15 years of first-hand experience
- Only places I have visited
- Real photos, prices and practical notes
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Discover La Manga: a unique place between two seas
If La Manga is still just a long, narrow strip on the map, this is the best introduction.
Plan your trip
Choose the right time, understand the quieter season and get here without avoidable surprises.
When is the best time to visit La Manga? My month-by-month guide
My month-by-month experience, from the windy days of March to warm and still peaceful June.
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La Manga outside summer: more space, less rushing
What La Manga feels like when the beaches have room to breathe and local life settles into a calmer rhythm.
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Who might not enjoy a holiday in La Manga?
An honest look at who may find La Manga too quiet, too stretched out or simply different from what they expected.
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How to get from Alicante Airport to La Manga
Car hire, taxi or several connections: the realistic ways to reach La Manga from Alicante Airport.
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Stay beside the Mediterranean
The studio is 10 metres from the sea and about a 2-minute walk from the Mar Menor. It has air conditioning, 600 Mbps internet and a pool open until the end of October.