Sailing on the Mediterranean Sea and Mar Menor lagoon is a favourable pastime that is popular with both holiday makers and the Spanish residents. The lagoon stands at an impressive size of 160 sq kilometres which makes Mar Menor the largest lagoon within Europe. With such a vast amount of space available, you can find all types of on and off shore activities accommodated by the Mar Menor. Many hire companies spread along the coastline provide charted sailing services for all your needs. Ideal for anyone with little to no existing experience, renting a yacht could not be any simpler with your own experienced crew on board.

Experienced sailors are able to hire a yacht without a captain and crew at some sailing centres. Due to no crew or captain, you will be able to freely chart your own course across the Mar Menor lagoon or Mediterranean Sea. Please note that to be able to hire a yacht you may be required to show proof you can man a yacht to an acceptable standard by yourself without the employed crew.

The sailing courses available on offer can be at a large expense due to the intensive structure and lengthy in time. The typical sailing course lasts around 35 hours to complete so be sure to note if you have enough time required. If you have enough time to complete, the intensive sailing course at the Mar Menor will teach you all the theory behind the required skills to sail. Practical skills will be taught and tested. Prices can vary due to many factors of the boat and crew size along with duration.

The hiring out of speed boats, rowing boats and singular sailing boats can normally always be found via the local sailing club or down by the harbour. Many other additional activities are found along the Mar Menor is sailing is not for you. Choose from various water sports or perhaps relaxing at the Mar Menor Beach Club is preferable.

Windsurfing, kite surfing, canoeing, diving, and waterskiing are all other activities available. It is worth checking out Mar Menor Aquatic Resort located in Los Alcazares. This company offer yachts to hire, but also equipment hire and even schooling if necessary. With multilingual instructors, you will not have a problem learning the water sport of your choice.

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