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Introduction to San Pedro del Pinatar
San Pedro del Pinatar lies in the South-easternmost corner of the region of Murcia. To the north is Alicante, to the west San Javier, to the east the Mediterranean and to the south the Mar Menor.
With a surface area of 21.7 square kilometres, and a population of around 23,000, its main economic industries focus on tourism, fishing, salt production and service industries, all geared up to service the 14 kilometres of sandy beaches and the visitors who multiply the population during the summer.
San Pedro del Pinatar's privileged location on the Mar Menor and Mediterranean coastline attracts those with an interest in sailing and watersports, providing marina mooring and sailing clubs, while the beaches and natural mud baths, the Baños de Lodo, draw those seeking safe sun, sea and sand, the Mar Menor famed for its gently sloping, sandy beaches and shallow, safe waters.
The Parque Natural de Las Salinas y Arenales is an area of dunes and salt flats, a haven for lovers of walking and cycling, with wild, rolling beaches, walkways and extensive bird life, particularly recognised for its population of flamingos.
San Pedro´s history focuses on salt production and fishing, activities evidenced by the Roman villa of La Raya as having taken place for more than 2000 years here, although development really began in the 19th century with the construction of houses such as the Palacio Barón Benifayó and the Casa del Reloj.
With a sizeable ex-pat population, San Pedro del Pinatar has an established community and offers an excellent range of activities, including covered swimming pool and sports facilities, as well as a year round programme of social activities, including the Fiestas Patronales and Marine procession of the Virgen del Carmen.
Property in San Pedro del Pinatar is distributed between the coastal and internal areas and a wide range of hotel and apartment rental accommodation is available throughout the year.
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250 boat enthusiasts meet at the Dragon Boat tribute to Jan Collins in San Pedro del PinatarThe canoeing festival coincided with the international ‘Fight Against Breast Cancer Day’ Last Saturday, October 19, the international Dragon Boat Festival in tribute to Jan Collins took place at the nautical Activities Centre.. 21/10/2024
Murcia weekly weather forecast October 21-27: Come rain and shineIt will be more rain than shine this week in Murcia Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday October 23 It’s going to be a very wet week in the Region of Murcia, if the forecast from the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is.. 21/10/2024
Flu and Covid vaccinations now available in Murcia for over 60sThe Murcia Regional Health authority has announced that people over 60 years of age can now receive this year’s flu and Cvoid vaccinations Murcia’s Regional Health authority has announced that, from October 14, people over 60 years of.. 21/10/2024
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Spain demands repayment of Covid aid from thousands of self-employed workersMore than 3.7 billion euros were given to 1.48 million autónomos in Spain during the pandemic Around the middle of July, thousands of self-employed workers, or autónomos, across Spain started receiving most unwelcome letters from their.. 18/10/2024
San Pedro del Pinatar to reinforce fumigation and pest control this autumnThe work is to be carried out this October The Department of Health and the concessionaire company of the Pest Control Service in San Pedro del Pinatar have scheduled treatments for mosquito control in the town in the face.. 17/10/2024
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Did you hear a loud bang in the sky this Wednesday? This is the reason why...The extremely loud noises were heard on several occasions and in numerous locations This Wednesday October 16, a number of loud noises were heard over the skies of the Region of Murcia. Residents of Murcia city, Molina de Segura.. 16/10/2024
The new EU blue disability parking card that can be used by residents and tourists in SpainUK citizens who are resident in Spain will also be able to use the new cards during trips to other EU countries The Council of the EU is rolling out a brand new European disability card and a European parking card for drivers with disabilities. The.. 16/10/2024
The beaches of the Costa Cálida are the place to be during the autumn!Warm weather, warm water, the beauty of nature and no large crowds as Murcia beachgoers enjoy the best time of year along the coast As autumn progresses and Halloween is almost upon it many of those reading in northern Europe might imagine that the beach.. 16/10/2024
Work on Cartagena high-speed rail link hoped to begin in 2027The port city could finally be part of the Mediterranean Corridor before the end of the decade At long last, the mechanisms have been approved that will allow interested promotors to begin bidding for the project of construction work to bring the.. 16/10/2024
Spain introduces new regulations to impact short-term tourist rentalsOwners in Spain wishing to advertise tourist apartments online will have to register The Spanish government has announced a new set of regulations aimed at controlling short-term rentals, particularly tourist apartments. The new rules, set to come.. 16/10/2024
Clocks go back in Spain 2024: This is when Daylight Savings Time endsBe prepared for the changing of the clocks The long Spanish summer is finally over and winter is on its way. The evenings are drawing in and it is time for the clocks to go back. Many Spaniards and expats alike are happy to see the back.. 14/10/2024
Murcia photo of the month October 2024Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) What do we understand by ‘shadows’? LADCC had to get to grips with this problem for their last competition. A small presentation was..
