San Pedro del Pinatar

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When you visit San Pedro del Pinatar, make sure to take a wall up the pier near the old wind mill. At the end there's another one. You could go further but you'd walk into the sea. This pier is one of the arms that almost close the Mar Menor. You should time it so that you walk back when the sun starts to set. Seeing the sun set behind the houses, the mountains and into the sea is wonderful.
When you visit San Pedro del Pinatar, make sure to take a wall up the pier near the old wind mill. At the end there's another one. You could go further but you'd walk into the sea. This pier is one of the arms that almost close the Mar Menor. You should time it so that you walk back when the sun starts to set. Seeing the sun set behind the houses, the mountains and into the sea is wonderful.
I have been to the Salinas (or salt lakes) of San Pedro del Pinatar a few times now. A common sight in this nature park are the flamingos. It still takes some getting used to, the fact that these birds actually live in Europe as well! The salinas, which get a beautiful reddish shine when the sunlight hits the water the right way, are located in the still pretty unknown province of Murcia, by the coast of the Mar Menor.
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A massive nature park, the Mar Menor lagoon and refined architecture will make your holidays in San Pedro del Pinatar truly spectacular.

San Pedro del Pinatar is a pretty town in Murcia, on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea and the Mar Menor lagoon. When you travel to San Pedro del Pinatar, you can start things off by visiting the estate of San Sebastian commonly known as “Casa del Reloj”, the clock house, due to the clock on its main façade. This Modernist style house has high sloping roofs and a small garden of palms and eucalyptus that will really make you feel welcome.

If you’d like to see more residences, stop by Palacio del Barón de Benifayó. This palace is a beautiful example of Neo-Mudejar architecture and now serves as the headquarters of the town’s archaeological and ethnographic museum.

If you feel like enjoying some outdoor activity, there’s nothing better than visiting the salt mills of Quintín and Calcetera, tucked away in a spot of great natural beauty. They’re perfectly conserved and have been declared a Site of Cultural Interest. As you're nearby, head over to the famous mud baths of San Pedro del Pinatar and don't be afraid to get dirty: not even the most exclusive spa treatments feel this good!

In fact, the area with the mills and mud baths is located within the Salinas y Arenales de San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park, a protected natural area spanning some 2,100 acres. It’s home to numerous species of fauna and flora, especially birds, including the flamingo and the stilt. Don’t forget your swimsuit, there are some stretches where you can take a dip in the Mar Menor lagoon.

If the weather puts you off that, though, there’s no need to worry! The Sea Museum is another option to make your package deal to San Pedro del Pinatar complete. There you’ll find a wide variety of collections of seashells, conchs, knots, cartographic maps... ideal for uncovering all the secrets of the bottom of the sea.

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Where to stay in San Pedro del Pinatar

When you visit San Pedro del Pinatar, make sure to take a wall up the pier near the old wind mill. At the end there's another one. You could go further but you'd walk into the sea. This pier is one of the arms that almost close the Mar Menor. You should time it so that you walk back when the sun starts to set. Seeing the sun set behind the houses, the mountains and into the sea is wonderful.

Lo Pagan

Uncover some of the top draws of Lo Pagan like its spas and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Playa Villananitos or Salt Marshes of San Pedro del Pinatar Regional Park.

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Molino del Chirrete

Unique features of Molino del Chirrete include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Playa Villananitos or Las Charcas Mud Baths while you're exploring the area.

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Hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia

Hotel Lodomar Spa & Talasoterapia

4 out of 5
Calle Río Bidasoa, 1 San Pedro del Pinatar Murcia
The price is P5,296 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
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Mar 1 - Mar 2
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Hotel Nelva

Hotel Nelva

4 out of 5
Avenida Primero de Mayo, 5 Murcia Murcia
The price is P3,936 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P3,936
P4,330 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Murcia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
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Well, the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in anywhere in the world. The check-in staff were absolutely brilliant. I had issues with a couple of things they were sorting out straightaway with a friendly helpful approach to customer service. Breakfast was good with excellent choices, and the room was spotlessly ...

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

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Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia

4.5 out of 5
Urb. La Zenia Orihuela Alicante
The price is P8,137 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P8,137
P8,950 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (878 reviews)
Lovely beach front hotel. Easy check in, we were allocated an upgraded room which was spotlessly clean, only a shower in the room. Great quality & quantity of buffet food at dinner & breakfast. Lovely large bar and sitting area. Good entertainment on Saturday night. We did not have time to use the ...

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Hotel Servigroup La Zenia
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Aparthotel Bahía

Aparthotel Bahía

3 out of 5
C/ Mar Adriático, 4 San Pedro del Pinatar Murcia
Stay at this aparthotel in San Pedro del Pinatar. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Playa Villananitos and Las ...
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Hotel Cano

Hotel Cano

1 out of 5
Calle Zoa, 53 Torrevieja Alicante
Stay at this residence in Torrevieja. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions La Mata Beach and La Zenia Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (473 reviews)
Room clean staff very friendly , only i would think ofva hair dryer over all great stay thank you Roy & Theresa

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

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Apartamentos Marina Internacional

Apartamentos Marina Internacional

3 out of 5
Puerto Deportivo Marina Internacional Torrevieja Alicante
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6.6/10 (562 reviews)
Pool was great not overcrowded had an enjoyable time

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Apartamentos Marina Internacional
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