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Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar

Avenida de Las Salinas, San Pedro del Pinatar, Región de Murcia

Description

The Salinas y Arenales Regional Park of San Pedro del Pinatar is a wetland with sands located in the northern part of the Mar Menor, a saltwater lagoon of the Mediterranean Sea located in the Region of Murcia. Inside the protected area there is a port, some beaches and some salt flats in operation.

Access & Transport

The reserve is 50km southeast of Murcia, at the border with the province of Alicante and 40km northeast of Cartagena.

Instructions & Recommendations

Mud bathing is quite popular here - refer to the 'Mar Menor Mud Baths, Murcia' review.

Meta review

Excellent online reviews for this natural reserve that is little known. Visitors enjoy the walking trails and opportunities to view wildlife such as flamingos, seagulls and other waterbirds. Others like the natural beaches, mostly patronized by locals, and the mud baths are described as worth trying but best to bring an old swimming costume and towel.

Environmental & Social

Eco-friendly activity Marginally positive for the surrounding towns & villages thanks to the small economic activity derived from tourism

Conclusion

The Salinas y Arenales around San Pedro del Pinatar are the perfect antidote for those tired of Murcia's churches and museums and looking for a relatively untouched natural environment with some wildlife. Nothing spectacular but a very enjoyable change of scenery, perfect for a casual walk and some fresh air.

Key positive

Variety of things to see and not busy

Excellent bird watching

Key negative

No standout natural feature

Suitability

Trails and beaches are only partially accessible

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:1h 20m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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