Located in the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula, in the Region of Murcia, the Mar Menor is a unique saltwater lagoon in the Mediterranean, With a surface area of 170 km², It is a natural space protected by Spanish Laws for its environmental diversity and delicate nature.
Being almost completely closed to the Mediterranean Sea makes it a safe place for all types of sailing, with short waves and shallow sea depth (7 meters at the maximum). The Mar Menor has 73 kilometers of coastline, and its shores are lined with beaches, with crystal-clear waters that reach a maximum depth of 7 meters, warmed by the sun and rich in salt and iodine.
The climate is mild and privileged. So much so that people have always talked about the Mar Menor’s constant spring, which reaches an average annual temperature of around 17°C. It enjoys the warmest winters on the Iberian Peninsula, with average temperatures never falling below 10°C, perfect for enjoying sunny calm, and the mildest summers on the Mediterranean coast thanks to the light Levante breezes, which provide an average monthly temperature of 25°C. Another notable benefit of this Mediterranean land is its 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, providing 320 days of excellent weather to fully enjoy.
Five islands of volcanic origin emerge inside the Mar Menor.
In recent years, it has hosted top-level European and World competitions.
The Mar Menor is made up of a total of five municipalities, one of which is Los Alcázares, where the High Performance Nautical Center, built in 1995 by the Spanish government, is located.
