From La Torre Golf Resort, Mar Menor beaches are usually about 20–25 minutes away by car depending on your chosen point and local traffic, especially towards Los Alcázares, Santiago de la Ribera and Mar de Cristal.
La Manga del Mar Menor and Cabo de Palos are further away and usually require you between 35 and 45 minutes by car depending on the isthmus section or cove selected.
In 2025 an airport shuttle service operates with La Manga and Torrevieja routes that stop at Mar Menor coastal towns and at La Torre Golf Resort.
Recommended beaches nearby
- Los Alcázares (Mar Menor): 20–25 min; warm and shallow waters, ideal for families and children’s first swims.
- Santiago de la Ribera (Mar Menor): 25–30 min; seafront promenade and quiet atmosphere, good option for calm and convenient access.
- Mar de Cristal Beach (Mar Menor): 25–30 min; very calm “pool-style” waters, perfect for children and relaxed paddle surfing.
- Cala del Pino (La Manga): 35–40 min; wooded cove with serene waters, recommended for families seeking shade and calm.
- Galúa (La Manga): 35–40 min; more atmosphere but still family-friendly, with services and wide sand for spending the full day.
- Playa Paraíso / Playa Honda (Mar Menor – La Manga south): 30–35 min; flat waters, very suitable for beginner windsurfing and paddle, with quiet surroundings.
- Cabo de Palos (Mediterranean): 35–45 min; Mediterranean coves and snorkeling options, ideal when you’re looking for something less crowded than the isthmus.
How to estimate real times
- La Torre Golf Resort → western Mar Menor (Los Alcázares/San Javier): usually takes you 20–25 min by car under normal conditions, with transfer or shuttle alternatives depending on schedule.
- La Torre Golf Resort → La Manga/Cabo de Palos: prepare 35–45 min, especially if your destination is the central or northern section of the isthmus where traffic density increases.
- Plan routes with map apps considering roadworks and high season, and check if the 2025 shuttle has a stop near your beach target.
Tips by profile
- Families: Mar de Cristal, Cala del Pino and Los Alcázares for calm waters, easy access and complete services.
- Windsurfing and paddle: Mar de Cristal and Playa Paraíso for calm water surface and shallow depth suitable for beginners.
- Seeking calm: Santiago de la Ribera and Cabo de Palos coves outside peak hours, prioritizing mornings.
Times vary by season, roadworks and rush hours; in 2025 the new shuttle routes and stops around Mar Menor and the resort improve your car-free options, so it’s worth checking schedules the day before.