Located at the northern end of the Mar Menor, its name comes from a small church the fishermen dedicated to San Pedro in an area of pine trees. With its agricultural and fishing character, it has busy tourist activity in Lo Pagán, where its mud baths are particularly famous and good for your health.
Its history stretches back to the Roman era, from which remains of houses have been discovered and during which the exploitation of the salt flats of Coterillo was begun; salt flats which are still working today. These wetlands were formed with the dunes and the beach of La Llana, which is the oldest of the Regional parks of Murcia, and which is a refuge for over one hundred bird species, among which the flamingo is worthy of particular mention.
Besides the park, where it is possible to observe the fauna and flora as well as unique constructions such as the salt mills, it is also worth paying a visit to stately homes such as the Casa del Reloj, which was home to the death of Emilio Castelar, the Palace of Villar de Felices, the Ethnographical Archaeological Museum and the Fish Market.
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Due to the particular weather conditions of the Mar Menor, with a great number of hours of sun a year and high salinity levels, some muds suitable for therapeutical treatments have been stocked for centuries at the northern end of the lagoon.
San Pedro del Pinatar is at the touristic heart of the Costa Cálida. Situated between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean Sea, this small seaside town is famous for its fishing background, therapeutic mud baths, salt flats and vast stretches of sand.
The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales of San Pedro is one of those perfect natural paradises for those who want to escape the masses and tourist resorts. In this protected site for water birds and migratory birds, you can see flamingos, walk along the hiking trails enjoy a refreshing dip in the Med and see one of the most spectacular sunsets of the whole coast.
The whole essence of San Pedro's fishing tradition is reflected in its fish market. It is best to go early in the day to see the boats arrive after their day's work, as they are escorted by seabirds. Once the ships have arrived in port, we suggest you mix with the locals and get ready for the show as they auction off the catch of the day. You will be able to sample this freshly caught fish in the local restaurants as part of a local rice dish (Caldero) or in the form of salted sea bass or bream. Don't forget to try some Mar Menor prawns as well.
The biggest outdoor mud therapy sight in Europe can be found here in San Pedro. To come here and not cover yourself from head to toe with its famous therapeutic mud would be a crime! You can choose to do it yourself on the seafront or in the thalassotherapy centres of the coastline. And if you want to take a little piece of paradise back home with you, don't forget you can buy the mud in the thalassotherapy centres.
Few walks are as beautiful as that of La Mota which runs between the Mar Menor and the salt ponds of Lo Pagan. Amongst the windmills and the multitude of people with mud covered bodies exposed to the sun, you will pass through a desert of sand dunes until you finally reach the point at which the two seas meet. The walk along the promenade is another which won't need any planning, because the spectacular colours of the sunset, the panoramic views of the Mar Menor and the gentle sea breeze will draw you in anyway. Along the promenade you will find hotels, bars, restaurants and shops of all types.
In San Pedro del Pinatar you can enjoy our two seas. The smaller sea, the Mar Menor, on beaches such as La Mota, La Puntica and Villlananitos; and the bigger sea, the Mediterranean, with protected areas such as playas de La Llana, which make up part of the Salinas and Arenales of San Pedro, Torre Derribada and the Mojón.
If you like water sports, you won't find anywhere else with more choice. The calm and tranquil waters of both the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean are ideal for sailing (including catamarans), kayaking, windsurfing, jet skis and diving.Whatever level you are at, it's time to sail close to the wind and enjoy yourself! The Mar Menor Nautical Centre makes all this very easy for you with its many different centres and associated teaching schools.
Visiting the Palace of the Baron of Benefayó is a wise decision as much for its neo-Moorish façade, as for the treasures which it guards inside. It's in this building that you will also find the Municipal Museum of San Pedro, with exhibitions dedicated to the fossils, ethnography and the archaeology of both land and sea. But without doubt, the most impressive part of the visit is being able to admire the collection of antique toys and the old film footage. La Casa del Reloj (the Clock House), is another late 19th Century villa that's worth mentioning. It was built as a place of recreation for the powerful Servet family and was the final resting place of Emilio Castelar, President of the First Spanish Republic. Today, it makes up part of a complex dedicated to the restoration of the same name.
Here in San Pedro you will be able to discover the true tastes of the sea. Mullet roe, ling, cod, smoked herring and the local dried tuna. Why not take this opportunity to try these creations that are still produced by following ancient Roman techniques?
Don't forget to buy the fleur de sel of San Pedro. Extracted from the protected areas of the Salinas, it is salt in its purest form, collected from very traditional techniques and under special weather conditions. Its taste is both distinctive and exquisite, it doesn't solidify and also dissolves easier in your mouth. And if you want to go one step further, pick up some of the flavoured versions. Along with the more traditional herbs and spices, you will also find more original flavours with sweet tastes such as tuna roe, tomato, and olives. Go on, surprise yourself!
The festival of the Our Lady of Mount Carmels hows the bond between the Pinatarenses (the local people) and the sea, as well as their devotion shown towards her as the protector of fishermen and sailors. Known since medieval times as 'Estrella del Mar'(Star of the Sea), a procession is held on the waters of the Mar Menor as a form of pilgrimage in which carnations are dropped into the sea in memory of the seamen who didn't make it back to port. This hundred-year-old festival has been declared of regional touristic interest along with the Easter festivities in San Pedro, in which the procession of Good Friday stands out.
The Regional Park of Las Salinas y Arenales of San Pedro is one of those perfect natural paradises for those who want to escape the masses and tourist resorts. In this protected site for water birds and migratory birds, you can see flamingos, walk along the hiking trails enjoy a refreshing dip in the Med and see one of the most spectacular sunsets of the whole coast.
The whole essence of San Pedro's fishing tradition is reflected in its fish market. It is best to go early in the day to see the boats arrive after their day's work, as they are escorted by seabirds. Once the ships have arrived in port, we suggest you mix with the locals and get ready for the show as they auction off the catch of the day. You will be able to sample this freshly caught fish in the local restaurants as part of a local rice dish (Caldero) or in the form of salted sea bass or bream. Don't forget to try some Mar Menor prawns as well.
The biggest outdoor mud therapy sight in Europe can be found here in San Pedro. To come here and not cover yourself from head to toe with its famous therapeutic mud would be a crime! You can choose to do it yourself on the seafront or in the thalassotherapy centres of the coastline. And if you want to take a little piece of paradise back home with you, don't forget you can buy the mud in the thalassotherapy centres.
Few walks are as beautiful as that of La Mota which runs between the Mar Menor and the salt ponds of Lo Pagan. Amongst the windmills and the multitude of people with mud covered bodies exposed to the sun, you will pass through a desert of sand dunes until you finally reach the point at which the two seas meet. The walk along the promenade is another which won't need any planning, because the spectacular colours of the sunset, the panoramic views of the Mar Menor and the gentle sea breeze will draw you in anyway. Along the promenade you will find hotels, bars, restaurants and shops of all types.
In San Pedro del Pinatar you can enjoy our two seas. The smaller sea, the Mar Menor, on beaches such as La Mota, La Puntica and Villlananitos; and the bigger sea, the Mediterranean, with protected areas such as playas de La Llana, which make up part of the Salinas and Arenales of San Pedro, Torre Derribada and the Mojón.
If you like water sports, you won't find anywhere else with more choice. The calm and tranquil waters of both the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean are ideal for sailing (including catamarans), kayaking, windsurfing, jet skis and diving.Whatever level you are at, it's time to sail close to the wind and enjoy yourself! The Mar Menor Nautical Centre makes all this very easy for you with its many different centres and associated teaching schools.
Visiting the Palace of the Baron of Benefayó is a wise decision as much for its neo-Moorish façade, as for the treasures which it guards inside. It's in this building that you will also find the Municipal Museum of San Pedro, with exhibitions dedicated to the fossils, ethnography and the archaeology of both land and sea. But without doubt, the most impressive part of the visit is being able to admire the collection of antique toys and the old film footage. La Casa del Reloj (the Clock House), is another late 19th Century villa that's worth mentioning. It was built as a place of recreation for the powerful Servet family and was the final resting place of Emilio Castelar, President of the First Spanish Republic. Today, it makes up part of a complex dedicated to the restoration of the same name.
Here in San Pedro you will be able to discover the true tastes of the sea. Mullet roe, ling, cod, smoked herring and the local dried tuna. Why not take this opportunity to try these creations that are still produced by following ancient Roman techniques?
Don't forget to buy the fleur de sel of San Pedro. Extracted from the protected areas of the Salinas, it is salt in its purest form, collected from very traditional techniques and under special weather conditions. Its taste is both distinctive and exquisite, it doesn't solidify and also dissolves easier in your mouth. And if you want to go one step further, pick up some of the flavoured versions. Along with the more traditional herbs and spices, you will also find more original flavours with sweet tastes such as tuna roe, tomato, and olives. Go on, surprise yourself!
The festival of the Our Lady of Mount Carmels hows the bond between the Pinatarenses (the local people) and the sea, as well as their devotion shown towards her as the protector of fishermen and sailors. Known since medieval times as 'Estrella del Mar'(Star of the Sea), a procession is held on the waters of the Mar Menor as a form of pilgrimage in which carnations are dropped into the sea in memory of the seamen who didn't make it back to port. This hundred-year-old festival has been declared of regional touristic interest along with the Easter festivities in San Pedro, in which the procession of Good Friday stands out.
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La comida típica de pescadores. El Rubio 360º sitúa su origen hace más de 35 años en La Casa del Mar, que ofreció durante años las comidas típicas de los pescadores, como el Caldero del Mar Menor, pescados y mariscos frescos de la zona. Años después, el Rubio 360º, manteniendo la esencia mediterránea en su cocina como en la calidez del servicio ofrece además un exclusivo local imposible de imaginar en la zona. Gracias a estos factores, El Rubio 360º ha logrado posicionarse como restaurante de moda en la costa murciana siendo una visita obligada dentro de su gastronomía. Ubicado en el puerto de San Pedro del Pinatar, El Rubio 360 se proyecta sobre el Mar Menor como un mirador privilegiado al infinito. Su cocina es un baluarte del producto marino, centrada en la excelencia de pescados y mariscos tratados con honestidad técnica y una despensa de altura. Un equipo joven y diligente define un servicio de gran hospitalidad que, con suma diligencia, prioriza el bienestar y la comodidad del comensal desde el primer instante de su visita. Cenar en su terraza permite contemplar el rastro de la luna rielando sobre las aguas en un espacio donde una bodega de corte clásico y la elegancia costera se funden con el sabor más puro del Mediterráneo murciano.
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La comida típica de pescadores. El Rubio 360º sitúa su origen hace más de 35 años en La Casa del Mar, que ofreció durante años las comidas típicas de los pescadores, como el Caldero del Mar Menor, pescados y mariscos frescos de la zona. Años después, el Rubio 360º, manteniendo la esencia mediterránea en su cocina como en la calidez del servicio ofrece además un exclusivo local imposible de imaginar en la zona. Gracias a estos factores, El Rubio 360º ha logrado posicionarse como restaurante de moda en la costa murciana siendo una visita obligada dentro de su gastronomía. Ubicado en el puerto de San Pedro del Pinatar, El Rubio 360 se proyecta sobre el Mar Menor como un mirador privilegiado al infinito. Su cocina es un baluarte del producto marino, centrada en la excelencia de pescados y mariscos tratados con honestidad técnica y una despensa de altura. Un equipo joven y diligente define un servicio de gran hospitalidad que, con suma diligencia, prioriza el bienestar y la comodidad del comensal desde el primer instante de su visita. Cenar en su terraza permite contemplar el rastro de la luna rielando sobre las aguas en un espacio donde una bodega de corte clásico y la elegancia costera se funden con el sabor más puro del Mediterráneo murciano.
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