La Manga
A narrow strip of land about 22 kilometres long between the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor lagoon. It is lined with beaches on both sides and is a popular holiday area for sailing and watersports.
- Where
- Cartagena, Murcia, Spain
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 37.6544, -0.7208
Get the La Manga stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at La Manga. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Murcia volume with your photos and a note.
Near La Manga
Mar Menor 12 km
A coastal saltwater lagoon in the south east of the Iberian Peninsula, in the region of Murcia near Cartagena. Its name means the lesser sea, as opposed to the Mediterranean, the Mar Mayor. A long sand strip called La Manga separates it from the open sea.
Murcia Cathedral 51 km
The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cartagena. It mixes Gothic and Baroque styles. A tall bell tower rises beside its curved Baroque facade on the city's main square.
Palmeral of Elche 68 km
A grove of more than 100,000 date palms in the city of Elche, planted in the Moorish period with a network of irrigation channels. It is the largest palm grove in Europe, and it includes the walled Huerto del Cura garden.
Penyal d'Ifac Natural Park 129 km
A natural park in Calpe on the Costa Blanca, built around a limestone rock that rises about 332 metres straight from the sea. A path and a tunnel lead up the rock. It is a sanctuary for seabirds.
Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park 143 km
A natural park on the southeast coast of Spain, the largest protected coastal area in Andalusia. Its rugged volcanic landscape lies in the only region of Europe with a hot desert climate. Cliffs, salt flats and quiet beaches run along the shore.
Xàtiva Castle 149 km
A castle above the city of Xàtiva near Valencia, made up of a twin fortification. The older Castillo Menor was built on Iberian and Roman remains, and the more recent Castillo Mayor was built later. Long walls follow the ridge above the town.
Tabernas Desert 169 km
A dry badlands in Almería, one of the few true deserts in Europe. Its barren hills were used for many spaghetti westerns, and old film sets survive as tourist attractions. Rain is scarce and summers are very hot.
Alcazaba of Almería 179 km
A fortified complex on the hill above Almería in southern Spain. The word alcazaba comes from the Arabic for a walled fortification. Its long walls run down the slopes and enclose gardens and ruined palace rooms.
Questions
Where is La Manga?
La Manga is in Cartagena, Murcia, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Mar Menor (12 km), Murcia Cathedral (51 km), Palmeral of Elche (68 km).
How do I get the La Manga stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at La Manga and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Murcia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to La Manga before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Murcia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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