Restaurants
Evening meals in Spain are fun-filled occasions, often lasting long into the night as groups of family and friends enjoy each other's company over some fine food and wine. Why not try the local Tapas or dine on freshly caught seafood in one of the many quaint quayside restaurants. Vegetarian? No problem with a vast selection of locally farmed fresh produce. Meat lover? Then try the huge selection of steaks and barbecued meats from the menu. All set within the beautiful surroundings of the Mar Menor.
http://www.elpatio2.restaurantesok.com
http://www.roblemarrestaurante.com/
http://www.ayto-cartagena.es/dinamicas/rtealrededores.asp
http://www.lamangaclub.com/restaurant/index.html
Bars
After a hot day baking on the beach, cool down with a refreshing glass of sangria in one of the beach-side “chiringuitos”. In the evening there are many friendly inexpensive Spanish bars serving local wines and brandy´s. However for those who miss their favourite tipple from home, there is an extensive range of international bars for all ages and tastes. Also remember that children are welcome in most Spanish establishments. You´ll be more than pleasantly surprised at the price, normally half the price you would pay at home.
http://www.lamangaclub.com/restaurant/index.html
Cafes
Watch the world go by with a tantalizing pastry and one of the wide selection of coffees. Or why not try a traditional Spanish breakfast of churros and hot chocolate at a pavement café in the town square. You will find that most cafes also serve a large selection of fresh Tapas and traditionally cured hams or if you simply fancy a quick refreshing beer, don´t worry, cafes in Spain all serve alcohol.
http://www.lamangaclub.com/restaurant/index.html
Music
For the young and the young at heart who want to dance till the early hours, there are, as you would expect, nightclubs playing all modern, international and dance music. featuring many world renowned DJ´s and musicians. Open air concerts are often held within the region with household names such as George Benson, Jarimoquai, Shakira, REM , Depeche Mode and Whitesnake to name but a few. For the whole of the month of June the famous Jazz Festival held in San Javier also attracts a wealth of world famous artists performing to thousands, nightly.
http://jazz.sanjavier.es
Bored with the beach? Try Terra Mitica
Covering more than 1 million square metres, and with 80 daily shows plus around 30 fabulous rides and attractions, Terra Mítica is the Mediterranean’s leading theme park and you’ll probably need at least two days to explore it all. Comprising five themed areas – Egypt, Greece, Rome, Iberia, and the Islands - take an unforgettable, action-packed, white-knuckle tour of legendary civilisations.
www.terramiticapark.com
Bored with the beach? Try Mini Hollywood (Tabernas)
The film set made famous by 1960 Spaghetti Westerns such as A Fistful of Dollars; The Good, The Bad and the Ugly; The Magnificent Seven; plus Lawrence of Arabia and a whole host of other blockbusting movies, is now a Western-style theme park with daily shows, together with a wildlife park featuring white rhino, hippo and many other exotic animals, as well as a water park – set right in the heart of Almería’s unique Tabernas Desert.
www.playasenator.com
Bored with the beach? Try Aquopolis (Torrevieja)
Fun for all the family at one of the largest water parks on the Costa Blanca.
http://www.aquopolis.es
