San Javier on the Mar Menor has a beautiful church, shops and supermarkets, Each summer, San Javier holds a Jazz Festival in the open-air amphitheatre. Van Morrison, George Benson and Bill Wyman and his Rhythm Kings have all appeared in recent years.
Los Nietos is a small but charming Spanish seaside resort with a promenade, safe beaches, and a small marina. On Sunday mornings there is a market selling anything from fruit and vegetables to clothes and gifts.
Playa Honda/Playa Paraiso. This is a fairly new town with flat, safe beaches.
Águilas situated on the Costa Cálida is an old Roman fishing port and has a wide range of tourist facilities and wonderful beaches. This port city has a long tradition of seafaring and a wonderful town centre. Click here for more information.
Salinas de San Pedro is well worth a visit. The salinas (salt flats) are home to flamingos and other birds and there are walkways that allow you to get close for your photographs. There is a thriving fishing industry as well as tourism and agriculture in the area. Click on the above link for more information.
