Mazarrón vs Águilas: Which Coastal Town Wins for August?
Mazarrón vs Águilas in August: my father-in-law played judge on a back-to-back visit. His grumpy verdict may surprise you.
Sightseeing
Guides to local sights and day trips
5 Hidden Coves Near Águilas Worth the August Drive
Águilas' quiet, cliff-backed coves beat the August crowds — from volcanic Cala Cocedores to wilder spots south, all an hour's drive away.
Calblanque Natural Park: Roda Golf's Wildest Beach Day Trip
Calblanque's calas have no sunbeds, no crowds—just gates that close once tiny car parks fill. Roda Golf's guide to picking your cove and beating the 9.30am
We Tried San Pedro del Pinatar's Free Mud Baths in July Heat
San Pedro del Pinatar's free salt-flat mud baths: our July heat test, sunrise vs dusk, and why it's Costa Cálida's best-kept secret.
We Explored Águilas' Moorish Castle on a Quiet July Day Trip
Águilas' clifftop Castillo de San Juan de las Águilas rewards an early July visit: free harbour parking, empty ramparts, and sea views before the heat and
We Chased Sunset From El Cristo de Monteagudo's Hilltop Castle
Sunset chased down at El Cristo de Monteagudo: a barefoot scramble up the hairpin road to Murcia's most underrated viewpoint, overlooking the A-30 few ever
We Escaped July's Heat in El Valle Regional Park's Pine Shade
Escape July's heat at El Valle Regional Park, where pine-shaded trails and a cool reservoir beat the coast, just 40 minutes from Los Alcázares.
Lorca Castle: Murcia's Fortress Day Trip from Roda Golf
Explore Lorca Castle on a day trip from Roda Golf — 70 mins via A-7. Towers, ramparts, valley views & a parador inside Murcia's finest hilltop fortress.
Murcia City Cathedral & Old Town: Half-Day Trip from Roda
Murcia's jaw-dropping Baroque cathedral is 45 minutes from Roda Golf. Explore the golden stone old town on an easy half-day trip — no overnight stay needed
La Manga Strip: June Sightseeing Guide from Roda Golf
Explore La Manga Strip in June before the crowds hit — salt lagoons, Cabo de Palos lighthouse, and 21km of coastline between two seas. Your insider guide.
Totana's Easter Ruins: A May Day Trip Near Roda Golf
Discover Totana's 4,000-year-old Bronze Age ruins and mountain sanctuary — a rewarding day trip just 45 minutes from Roda Golf this May.
Murcia City Day Trip: Cathedral, Real Casino & Tapas in April
Discover Murcia city in April: baroque cathedral, Royal Casino & tapas in 22°C bliss. The perfect day trip from Mar Menor coast.