Lo Pagan is a charming coastal town located on the Costa Cálida in the Murcia region. The Mar Menor is a natural inland sea, and one of the main attractions of Lo Pagan. Lo Pagan is a paradise for beach lovers, water sports enthusiasts and wellness seekers.
Lo Pagan used to be an old fishing village, the small houses are still silent witnesses to this. Below you will find everything you need to know to make the most of your visit to Lo Pagan.
Lo Pagan is located on the north coast of the Mar Menor, with a large saltwater lagoon separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a narrow spit of land. Due to its location on the Mediterranean Sea and the inland sea of the Mar Menor, Lo Pagan is a place where you can enjoy the sea, sun and water sports all year round. The climate is also pleasant in winter, with around 300 days of sunshine per year.
Lo Pagan is easily accessible from Murcia Airport (Corvera) or Alicante Airport, both approximately an hour's drive away.
The beaches of Lo Pagan, such as Playa de La Puntica and Playa de Villananitos, are famous for their warm, shallow waters and golden soft sand where children can build sand castles. These beaches are ideal for families with children because you walk in the water for a long time before you get a bit of depth. In addition to the beautiful golden beach, there is also a beautiful boulevard where you can walk, cycle or have a drink in the many bars.
Lo Pagan has plenty of facilities including lifeguards, showers and sun lounger and parasol hire.
Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and sailing. The calm waters of the Mar Menor make it a perfect location for beginners and experts.
A unique and well-known attraction of Lo Pagan are the mud baths in Las Charcas. These mud baths are known for their therapeutic properties, people from all over Europe and sometimes further come here to enjoy the healing powers of the mud.
The Inland Sea has a higher salinity than the nearby Mediterranean Sea.
including relieving skin problems and joint pain.
Visitors to the beach of Lo Pagan can rub themselves with mud from the lagoon (salt lake) and then let themselves dry. Afterwards they rinse the mud off in the lagoon and go swimming in the Mar Menor. The water in the Inland Sea also contains a lot of Iodine, which is why the Inland Sea and the mud baths are very popular with people with joint complaints and skin problems.
The mud itself contains calcium, magnesium sulphate (you can smell it) and fluoride. Because the mud has to dry for a while until it forms a crust, this bathing is a fun social event. While the mud dries, many visitors take a nice walk on the long boulevard with palm trees and a view of the mountains.