We Visited Calblanque Natural Park's Wild Beaches in October
Explore Calblanque's wild beaches in October. We made the 35-minute trip from Los Alcázares to compare them with the Mar Menor. See what to bring.
Local Area
Information about the surrounding area and attractions
How to Visit Mazarrón's Salt-Pan and Coastal Lookouts in October
Discover Mazarrón's salt-pans and coastal lookouts in October. Soft autumn light, fewer crowds, and just 50 minutes from Roda Golf.
How to Spend a Day at Murcia's Fiestas de Otoño Without the Crowds
Skip the crowds at Murcia's Fiestas de Otoño: a quiet Thursday morning plan with the best arrival times, café spots and when to leave.
Los Alcázares vs San Pedro del Pinatar: Which Is Better in October?
Los Alcázares or San Pedro del Pinatar in October? A local's honest verdict on weather, seafront atmosphere and lunch spots after the crowds leave.
How to Cycle the Mar Menor Coastal Path in One Autumn Day
Cycle the Mar Menor in one autumn day: the best paseos, where the cycle lanes break up, and how to plan your loop so you finish happy, not sunburnt.
We Joined Murcia City's September Feria for a Day Trip
Day trip from Roda Golf to Murcia's Feria de Septiembre: Bando de la Huerta, Entierro de la Sardina, and the parking chaos we didn't see coming.
We Watched Cartagena's Cartagineses y Romanos Festival
Watch Cartagena's Cartaginesesy Romanos festival: Aníbal's smoky port landing, the grand parade, and where to stand, park & arrive first.
We Watched Flamingos Return to San Pedro del Pinatar's Salt Flats
Flamingos are back at Las Salinas de San Pedro del Pinatar—see this Mar Menor salt flats spectacle before autumn crowds arrive.
Santiago de la Ribera's Palm-Lined Paseo: A Local's August Evening Guide
Santiago de la Ribera's palm-lined paseo shines after dark in August—skip the 6pm rookie mistake and stroll past the Club Náutico like a local.
We Went Snorkeling at Cabo de Palos' Islas Hormigas Reserve
Snorkel with grouper at Islas Hormigas Reserve, Cabo de Palos—25 min from Roda Golf. Three decades of marine life, zero fear of swimmers.
We Kayaked the Mar Menor at Sunrise to Beat August's Heat
Sunrise kayaking on the Mar Menor near Los Alcázares: glassy water, empty bays, and cooler air before August's heat kicks in. Full route and tips inside.
We Watched the Perseid Meteor Shower Over the Mar Menor
Perseid meteor shower peak night guide: best times and spots near Roda Golf on the Mar Menor, plus what to pack for fireball watching.