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Occidental Mar Menor

Urbanizacion La Perla, Los Urrutias, Cartagena
Rated 8.5 in 664 reviews

Set against the tranquil backdrop of the Mar Menor lagoon, Occidental Mar Menor presents a serene escape in the picturesque region of Cartagena, Spain. This contemporary hotel offers a charming blend of comfort and elegance, making it an ideal destination for both relaxation and exploration. The hotel features modern design elements that seamlessly complement the natural beauty of its surroundings, providing guests with a welcoming atmosphere.

Each room at Occidental Mar Menor is designed to maximize comfort and provide guests with a restful retreat, featuring elegant furnishings and thoughtful amenities. Several rooms offer stunning views of the lagoon or lush gardens, enhancing the overall sense of tranquility. The on-site restaurant serves a diverse menu of local and international dishes, using fresh, regional ingredients to create flavorful experiences for guests. Dining can be enjoyed indoors or al fresco, allowing guests to savor the idyllic climate of the region.

The hotel also offers a range of leisure facilities, including a sparkling outdoor pool and a well-equipped fitness center, catering to guests seeking both relaxation and active pursuits. Its close proximity to the Mar Menor provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as water sports or a leisurely day at the beach.

Occidental Mar Menor’s location serves as an excellent base for exploring the cultural and historical offerings of Cartagena, as well as the pristine natural landscapes that envelop the area. With its inviting ambiance and attentive service, Occidental Mar Menor ensures a pleasant and memorable stay for every guest.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 7°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
February
 17°
 8°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
March
 19°
 10°
 14°
 7
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
April
 20°
 12°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 17°
 9
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 27°
 19°
 20°
 11
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
July
 30°
 22°
 24°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
August
 30°
 22°
 25°
 11
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
September
 28°
 20°
 24°
 9
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 22°
 7
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 20°
 11°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
December
 17°
 8°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Cartagena and near Occidental Mar Menor

Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara
Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara
Former monastery in Cartagena, Spain
3.1km / 2mi
Playa de Los Nietos
3.1km / 1.9mi
Torre de Lo Poyo
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
2.4km / 1.5mi
Cueva Victoria
Cueva Victoria
Cave in Cartagena, Spain
4.1km / 2.6mi
Apolo Theatre, El Algar
Apolo Theatre, El Algar
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
4km / 2.5mi
Torre del Negro
Torre del Negro
Fortified tower in Los Urrutias (Region of Murcia, Spain)
4.1km / 2.5mi
Mercado público de La Unión
Mercado público de La Unión
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
7.2km / 4.5mi
Casa del Piñón
Casa del Piñón
Town Hall, Cultural Property in La Unión, Spain
7.3km / 4.5mi
Palace of the Baron of Benifayó
Palace of the Baron of Benifayó
Building in Region of Murcia, Spain
6km / 3.7mi
Torre del Rame
Torre del Rame
Cultural property in Los Alcázares, Spain
7.4km / 4.6mi
Museo Minero
7.3km / 4.6mi
Torreblanca
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
6.7km / 4.2mi
Torre Aredo
Fortified tower in La Puebla (Region of Murcia, Spain)
7.4km / 4.6mi
Villa romana del Paturro
Villa romana del Paturro
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
9km / 5.6mi
Museo Arqueológico de La Unión
Museo Arqueológico de La Unión
8.8km / 5.5mi
Marchamalo
Beach in Spain
9.8km / 6.1mi
Monteblanco
Beach in La Manga del Mar Menor
9km / 5.6mi
Playa Paraíso
9.4km / 5.8mi
Cala del Pino
Beach in Spain
8.3km / 5.2mi
Gollerón
Beach in Spain
8.2km / 5.1mi
Playa Negrete
9.7km / 6mi
Hospital de la Caridad
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
8.8km / 5.5mi
Batería de Cenizas
Batería de Cenizas
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
10km / 6.2mi
Levante
Beach in Murcia, Spain
11.3km / 7mi
Amoladeras
Beach in Spain
10.8km / 6.7mi
Cala Reona
Beach in Spain
11.4km / 7.1mi
Playa Larga
10km / 6.2mi
Las Amoladeras site
Las Amoladeras site
Archaeological site in Cartagena, Spain
11km / 6.9mi
Playa de Calblanque
Playa de Calblanque
Beach in Spain
11.2km / 7mi
Cape Palos Lighthouse
Cape Palos Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Spain
12.7km / 7.9mi
El Estacio Lighthouse
El Estacio Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Spain
12.3km / 7.7mi
Monasterio Cisterciense Nuestra Señora de la Paz
Monastery in Cartagena, Spain
13.5km / 8.4mi
Cartagena Cathedral
Cartagena Cathedral
Former cathedral in Cartagena, Murcia Region, Spain
15.9km / 9.9mi
National Museum of Underwater Archeology
National Museum of Underwater Archeology
Underwater archaeology museum in Cartagena, Spain
15.6km / 9.7mi
Roman Theatre of Cartagena
Roman Theatre of Cartagena
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
15.8km / 9.8mi
Carthago Nova amphitheatre
Carthago Nova amphitheatre
Amphitheatre
15.5km / 9.6mi
Punic wall of Cartagena
Punic wall of Cartagena
City wall in Cartagena, Spain
15.2km / 9.4mi
Punic wall of Cartagena
Punic wall of Cartagena
City wall in Cartagena, Spain
15.2km / 9.4mi
Castle of San Julián
Castle of San Julián
Castle in Cartagena, Spain
15.6km / 9.7mi
Castle of La Concepción
Castle of La Concepción
Castle in Cartagena, Spain
15.7km / 9.7mi
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
Basilica of Nuestra Señora de la Caridad
Roman Catholic temple in Cartagena, Spain
15.6km / 9.7mi
Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena
Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena
Museum in Cartagena, Spain
16km / 9.9mi
Museo Histórico Militar de Cartagena
Museo Histórico Militar de Cartagena
Historical Army museum of Cartagena
15.7km / 9.8mi
Sima de las Palomas
Sima de las Palomas
Cave in Spain
15.6km / 9.7mi
Church of Santa María de Gracia
Church of Santa María de Gracia
Church building in Cartagena, Spain
15.9km / 9.9mi

What to do in Cartagena and near Occidental Mar Menor

Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara
Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara
Former monastery in Cartagena, Spain
3.1km / 2mi
Playa de Los Nietos
3.1km / 1.9mi
Torre de Lo Poyo
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
2.4km / 1.5mi
Cueva Victoria
Cueva Victoria
Cave in Cartagena, Spain
4.1km / 2.6mi
Apolo Theatre, El Algar
Apolo Theatre, El Algar
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
4km / 2.5mi
Torre del Negro
Torre del Negro
Fortified tower in Los Urrutias (Region of Murcia, Spain)
4.1km / 2.5mi
Mercado público de La Unión
Mercado público de La Unión
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
7.2km / 4.5mi
Casa del Piñón
Casa del Piñón
Town Hall, Cultural Property in La Unión, Spain
7.3km / 4.5mi
Palace of the Baron of Benifayó
Palace of the Baron of Benifayó
Building in Region of Murcia, Spain
6km / 3.7mi
Torre del Rame
Torre del Rame
Cultural property in Los Alcázares, Spain
7.4km / 4.6mi
Museo Minero
7.3km / 4.6mi
Torreblanca
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
6.7km / 4.2mi
Torre Aredo
Fortified tower in La Puebla (Region of Murcia, Spain)
7.4km / 4.6mi
Villa romana del Paturro
Villa romana del Paturro
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
9km / 5.6mi
Museo Arqueológico de La Unión
Museo Arqueológico de La Unión
8.8km / 5.5mi
Marchamalo
Beach in Spain
9.8km / 6.1mi
Monteblanco
Beach in La Manga del Mar Menor
9km / 5.6mi
Playa Paraíso
9.4km / 5.8mi
Cala del Pino
Beach in Spain
8.3km / 5.2mi
Gollerón
Beach in Spain
8.2km / 5.1mi
Playa Negrete
9.7km / 6mi
Hospital de la Caridad
Cultural property in La Unión, Spain
8.8km / 5.5mi
Batería de Cenizas
Batería de Cenizas
Cultural property in Cartagena, Spain
10km / 6.2mi
Levante
Beach in Murcia, Spain
11.3km / 7mi
Amoladeras
Beach in Spain
10.8km / 6.7mi
Cala Reona
Beach in Spain
11.4km / 7.1mi
Playa Larga
10km / 6.2mi
Las Amoladeras site
Las Amoladeras site
Archaeological site in Cartagena, Spain
11km / 6.9mi
Playa de Calblanque
Playa de Calblanque
Beach in Spain
11.2km / 7mi
Cape Palos Lighthouse
Cape Palos Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Spain
12.7km / 7.9mi

About Cartagena

Cartagena, Spain, offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that appeals to many visitors. One of the most notable attractions is the Roman Theatre, an impressive archaeological site that dates back to the 1st century BC. This well-preserved venue provides insight into the city's ancient past and regularly hosts cultural events.

Another significant site is the Cartagena Naval Museum, which showcases the maritime history of Spain and its naval achievements. The museum houses fascinating exhibits, including models of ships and historical artifacts that reflect the city's strategic importance throughout history.

The Historic City Center is also a must-visit area, where you can stroll through charming streets lined with beautiful architecture, including modernist buildings and Baroque churches. The Cathedral of Cartagena, with its unique blend of architectural styles, is a highlight worth exploring.

For those interested in more recent history, the Civil War Shelters offer a glimpse into the life during the Spanish Civil War, featuring guided tours that explain their significance and the experiences of those who sought refuge there.

Additionally, the Cala Cortina beach provides a relaxing escape with its clear waters and scenic views, making it a great spot for sunbathing or swimming. The Mediterranean diet can also be savored in local restaurants, where seafood dishes are particularly popular.

Lastly, engaging with the local culture by attending one of the many festivals throughout the year, such as the Cartagena Carnival, can enhance your experience, showcasing the vibrant traditions and community spirit of the region.




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