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Located on the Costa Calida coastline within the region of Murcia, Mar Menor is Europe's largest salt water lake. The saltpans to the north of Mar Menor are some of the most important wetland areas in Europe with a rich and varied wildlife, and are particularly important for bird species of which there are many.
Mar Menor is renowned for having a water temperature some 5º warmer than the surrounding Mediterranean Sea and many go to swim there all year round. many other go for the healing mud baths located at Lo Pagan which have become famous worldwide for their healing properties. Mar Menor has also developed into a popular water sports centre and is one of the best locations in Europe for windsurfing.
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