This rugged nature reserve on the edge of the La Manga Club resort is well worth a visit – particularly if you like long stretches of golden sandy beeches. This unspoilt wilderness is easily accessible off the MU-312. Turn right out of the resort towards the La Manga strip and take the slip road signposted Calblanque.
Things get a bit rougher here. While there are roads, these are of the dirt track variety. We are not talking 4×4 territory, but you’ll be glad you’re in a hire car.
Signposts tend to disappear, but all roads lead to the beach. The wide, sandy beaches are easy to reach via wooden walkways. Just watch out for the flies in the covered car parks – move fast, or prepare to be bitten.
There are no facilities, so if you’re going for some time take basic provisions. The Mediterranean here can get quite choppy and lifeguards are few and far between.
As a rough guide, the further West you go, the quieter the beach, the rougher the access and more naked the bathers.
The main beaches going East to West are:
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Playa de Calblanque – a popular destination with easy access and some shelter if conditions are windy.
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Playa Larga – the longest of the beeches, stick to the main paths from the car park otherwise access can be quite tough.
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Playa Negrete – lovely sandy beech, with rocks and caves. This involves driving a fairly rough road. Oh by the way, this is the designated nudist beach.
For the more adventurous, there are further secluded bays reached by footpaths that are very steep in places.
