La Manga: holidays, weather, things to do and where to stay
Resort · Spain
La Manga is a resort in Spain. Nearby include Cabo de Palos. Sights worth the trip include Cape Palos Lighthouse, Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas and Marchamalo salt flats. The weather is at its best from June to July and September to November. Fly direct from the UK to Murcia (RMU).
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Why go
- Sights worth the trip: Cape Palos Lighthouse, Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas and Marchamalo salt flats.
- Best weather from June to July and September to November: daytime highs between 21°C and 30°C with little rain.
- Direct flights from the UK to Murcia (RMU), about 35 min from the nearest resort.
- Tours, tickets and activities can be booked in advance.
Package holidays to La Manga
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights to RMU or ALC and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in La Manga with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in La Manga, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in La Manga: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Resorts and towns near La Manga
Ranked by what there is to see and book. Each has its own page.
Cabo de PalosMurcia · 1 mile from La Manga
2 sights · 37 min from RMU · on the coast
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Top sights in La Manga
Ranked by how well known they are.
1lighthouse
2protected area
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4beach
5beachPlaya del Barco PerdidoLa Manga del Mar Menor · Photo
When to go to La Manga
June to July and September to November: daytime highs between 21°C and 30°C with little rain.
- 17°CJan12 mm
- 17°CFeb14 mm
- 19°CMar8 mm
- 21°CApr6 mm
- 23°CMay64 mm
- 26°CJun15 mm
- 30°CJul2 mm
- 30°CAug25 mm
- 27°CSept46 mm
- 25°COct27 mm
- 21°CNov12 mm
- 18°CDec11 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Full weather page: today, the 10-day forecast and every month
Getting to La Manga from United Kingdom
Murcia (RMU), Alicante (ALC) and Almería (LEI) have direct flights from the UK, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, London Luton and Manchester.
Murcia (RMU)
About 35 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Alicante (ALC)
About 1 h 4 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
Almería (LEI)
About 2 h 31 min by road to the nearest resortdirect flights from the UK
La Manga by interest
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Questions people ask
Where is La Manga?
La Manga is a resort in Spain. The nearest airport is Murcia (RMU).
When is the best time to visit La Manga?
June to July and September to November, with daytime highs between 21°C and 30°C with little rain. See the month-by-month weather page for temperatures, rain and sea temperature.
Which airport do you fly to for La Manga?
Murcia (RMU), Alicante (ALC) and Almería (LEI) have direct flights from UK airports. The closest resorts are about 35 min from RMU.
What is La Manga known for?
Cape Palos Lighthouse, Reserva Marina de Cabo de Palos-Islas Hormigas, Marchamalo salt flats and Cala del Pino, and its beaches.