Cabo de Palos
Cabo de Palos is the most southerly place on the Mar Menor. It is a large village with a quaint marina which has moorings for about 100 small boats, and some excellent restaurants which are renowned for serving a great selection of fresh fish. The rocky coastline is excellent to explore, and a walk out to the light house is a must! There is also a sandy beach, which joins into the beaches of the La Manga Strip to enjoy.
The Sunday morning market is a busy one with over 100 stalls selling fruit, vegetables, clothes, shoes, bags and home wares as well as several cafes which serve both breakfasts and lunches.
Places of interest & ideas of things to do in Cabo de Palos
- Marina: suitable for small boats only, great selection of fish restaurants.
- Rocky Coastline: excellent for exploring.
- Lighthouse: on rocky cliffs, good for walking around.
- Beach: small and sandy.
- Market: large Sunday morning.
Ideas of places to twin Cabo de Palos with day or night
- Spend a Sunday morning at the lively street market beside the marina in Cabo Palos, enjoy a leisurely lunch at any of the well renowned fish restaurants and then walk along the cliffs to the lighthouse.
- Explore Cabo de Palos as a stop on our Day Out Mar Menor. Combine it with a visit to Los Alcazares and Punta Brava to get a real taste of all the area has to offer.
- Visit the inland town of La Union, maybe take in its large street market on a Tuesday morning or get to know one of its many museums. Then drive to Cabo de Palos for the fresh sea breeze and take a walk along the cliffs.
Places of Interest
Cabo de Palos Beach
N37°37.989 W0°42.100Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets very busy here during high season so you might have to park further away and walk.
From here: walk away from the mouth of the marina and along any of the short streets on your right, you’ll find the beach in front of you.
Cabo de Palos Lighthouse
N37°37.989 W0°42.100Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets busy during high season, so try any of the side streets.
From here: walk around the marina, past the restaurants and out onto the headland to walk to the lighthouse.
Cabo de Palos Marina
N37°37.989 W0°42.100Parking: is on the street beside the marina, if you can’t find a space try any of the side streets.
From here: walk around to the restaurants which are found along the seafront at the mouth of the marina.
Cabo de Palos Market Large Sunday Morning
N37°37.989 W0°42.100Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets very busy here on market days so you might have to park further away and walk.
From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market which is beside the marina.
Cabo de Palos Rocky Coastline
N37°37.989 W0°42.100Parking: is on the road near the marina and is free, it gets busy during high season, so try any of the side streets.
From here: walk around the marina, past the restaurants and out onto the headland.
