GO KARTING

There are 2 GoKarting tracks close by.

The closest is in Los Alcazares/San Javier, near the Airport.
Click the picture below to go to their website.

There is a cafe-restaurant there too. To get there head for the Airport but at the last roundabout before the airport turn right and its a little further down there, next to Discoteca Mana. Prices start from 6 euros and they different karts for different ages.

There is also a Go Karting track on the way to Cabo de Palos /La Manga Golf resort. They have a again a variety of different karts including dual Karts for smaller kids and an adult, or dual karts for 2 adults! Click pictures below to go to website and see more pictures.

Prices start from 8 euros and there is a cafeteria on site. Open 10.30 am till 12.30am.

Follow the signs to la Manga ( MU-312) and just before Cabo de Palos is exit 13 . The Go Karting is right next to the MU312.

Enjoy!

KIDS CLUB

NEWSFLASH!

In the Towncentre in La Torre Golf Resort

The Kid´s Club has opened for the summer

Open 6pm till Midnight

Cost - 3 euros for 2 hours

2 - 12 year olds

For more info on what to do with bored kids click here

http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/bored-kids.html

OCIO EN MURCIA

Are a local company who offer leisure activities and watersports around the Mar Menor.

From segway tours of the city to jetski´s, Horseriding to scuba diving, boat trips to Kayaking. There is something to suit all ages and energy levels. Prices are competitive.

Ocio in Murcia offers you an ample and attractive variety of leisure activities and adventure sports in the region of Murcia, specifically in the setting of Mar Menor.


"We have Split our departments into four different categories: sea, river, land and air.
Within each of the departments, you will be able to inform and book any activities that we offer. In order to book any activity you will have to come in 20% of the total amount and you will receive in your mobile and e-mail the itinerary about how to arrive, GPS coordinates and a contact number in case of doubt or incident.


Book through Ocio en Murcia and it will organize your holidays even before arriving at your destination."


Check their website out for more activities and booking information
http://www.ocioenmurcia.com/site.php?lang=en

Click on "ACTIVIDADES PROGRAMADAS" to see the daily programmed activities.


Example of some of the activities.

Segway tours of Cartagena
20 euros for a 45 min tour
35 euros for a 90 min tour

Rafting
16 euros per person for the tourist trip, which is more geared towards people with children and older people, a tranquil day in a beautiful setting, duration 1 and half hours
30 euros for the more adventurous! on the Sports trip, duration 3 hours


Paragliding
60 euros with a monitor or without

Boat trip on Mar Menor sea
11 euros for adults
6 euros for children
duration 2 hours
Entertainment, bar
submarine vision on the tv
stop at The Grosa Island

This is just a small selection of what they offer

Great way to enjoy and explore the local area with a difference and also keep those bored teenagers smiling!

DAY ACTIVITIES TO DO IN LOCAL AREA OF MURCIA

This entry will be a list of activities in the local area which I will keep adding to as I find out about them.

1. A day trip to Archena to its Therapeutic Balnearios (hot spring spa) . See earlier entry http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/day-trip-to-archena-spa.html for details and directions and links

2. A visit to the Grand designs house by the lake, where a million and one activities are held. See earlier entry http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/grand-designs-house-casa-pedrera.html for details and directions and links.

3. Quad Espuña. Take a visit to the beautiful Sierra Espuña and indulge in some quad biking with a difference, as this is not about speeding around and how much dust you can rev up, but guided tours http://www.quad-espuna.com/ for information and booking .

4. Sierra Espuña walks. Cost 5 euros. Sociable walks through the beautiful countryside. See my earlier entry here http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/sierra-espuna-walks.html


6. Book an activity through "Ocio en Murcia", Rafting, City Segway tours, paragliding, water sports and much more, Good Value and great fun! Check my earlier entry for information here:
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/ocio-en-murcia.html

7. Free Guided tours of Murcia or Cartagena on Saturdays. click here for more information

http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-guided-tours-of-cartagena-and.html

8. Visit one of the superb Artesan Markets in the area, usually sundays but sometimes saturday. Look here to see which one is on
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/artesan-markets.html

9. Horseriding lessons or rides at Peraleja Golf Resort and have lunch or dinner at their superb Tasca. For more info click here:
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/horseriding-and-superb-food.html

10. Go to a Cove and take your snorkelling gear, or have a mudbath at Lo Pagan for free http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/beaches-and-coves.html

11. Either grab the Ferry boat across the Mar Menor, or take one of the Boat Trips through "OCIO EN MURCIA" where the boat has a bar, tv with submarine vision and stops of at one of the islands
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/boat-trips_27.html

12. Explore Cartagena - ruins, castles, museums, segway tours.
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/cartagena-things-to-do.html

13. Enjoy the Go Karting tracks - great fun for all ages
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/go-karting.html


14. Head down to the Sunday market at Cabo de Palos and then have lunch at Restaurante Katy on the beach. http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/08/sundays-at-cabo-de-palos.html

15. Take a day trip to Mirador del Corazon de Jesus
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/mirador-del-corazon-de-jesus.html

16. Take a Day trip to Estrecho del Agua
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/estrecho-de-la-agualeja.html

17. Book a vineyard, wine tasting tour with Murcia Wine club
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/murcia-wine-club.html

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