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obviously after a heavy downpour the rain will run to the sea, this washed the sand away and creates the brown affect you are referring to, this happens in many coastal areas not just the mar menor, remember this is not a tidal water.

As for the flags thia is a good cause and now the Mar Menor is an entity the improvemnrts will be carried out on a legal basis 

If it’s just sandy water why have so many fish died along with vegetation on the sea bed.  We all know it’s down to chemicals being washed into the Mar Menor along with low oxygen levels. If there was a recent packed beach with no one in the water that alone speaks volumes…. !! 

This is actually only in a certain part of the Mar Menor mainly on the area close to the Cartagena fields where agriculture is very intensive and much of the area owned by the military.

Maybe you should have walked along the beach on a sunny day yesterday when I cycled for many kl there wer many people on the beach and actually in the water .

Depending where you walked on Constitution day and no one was in the water where you were, it could be because many Spanish Nationals come down just for the day to enjoy celebrations have a good meal and meet friend the last thing they would wish to do is get wet

Spain is a great country to retire to. Where to settle is a complicated part as the more you see the more difficult it can be to pick your spot. As a person who only purchased a couple of years ago I would advise to take the following into consideration. Some golf clubs do fall into financial problems resulting in closure and your property devalued. Also alot of the coastal towns become very quiet in off season. I purchased on Camposol and find the community and services on offer first class. Best of luck with your purchase. J

On another thread I've been explaining that my wife and I have been swimming at various intervals between March this year and less than 2 weeks ago. No ill effects, water crystal clear. 

Loads of people in the water 2 weeks ago, hope they all survived.

I wouldn't criticize anyone for not going in but they are missing a truly lovely experience.

Hi All, 

We, myself and my husband, are thinking about buying a small flat /house in San Pedro del Pinatar and live there permanently. We both have arthritis problems and would like to benefit from the mud baths and the salinity of the water. Are the beaches OK? 

Any advice please? 

You will see conflicting views on the beaches/sea if you read through above.

Presumably you are not youngsters so all I can suggest is visit the beaches in warmer months and look at the numbers of older people using the beaches and going in the water for hours at a time. Also parties of school kids doing the same.

I was there last week, didn't go in the water this time as I was concentrating on cycling. The water was crystal clear, one or two people were in it, lots of fishermen to be seen. The council cleaners were active on the beaches and the promenades.

Thank you very much for your reply. 

It is really helpful as I was quite put off buying a property after reading about the ecologic catastrophe that happened in the area. But seems that the Government grants scheme will help restore the area. 

We're not neither young nor very senior. We're in our mid fifties, still a lot of time until retirement, but already struggling with some arthritis, unfortunately. 

I'm late 60s, active with arthritic knees, wife is mid 50s, fit as a fiddle. We bought a place 3 miles inland from Los Alcazares in May this year. I've been out every month except August, she's been out 4 times. Absolutely love the whole area. 

She's a triathlete and swims in the Mar Manor for 40-45 minutes a time every day. No ill effects. The harmful stuff seems to have gone at least for now. On my cycling routes a little inland I have noticed a lot of drainage schemes underway, with large diameter concrete pipes being laid. I'm a retired civil engineer so I am fairly certain they have invested a lot of money in improving things when there is exceptionally heavy rain. I'm not claiming it's all fixed 100%, but there should be big improvements.

I cycle up and down the coast every day, it's absolutely gorgeous. Been down to Cartegena and as far up as Cabo Roig. The extra warmth does wonders for my knees. The beach cafes are mainly closed now but enough open for a lovely coffee stop in the sun.

I wouldn't hesitate.

...have already posted on this but I can add another bit.Where we are is a couple of floors up on Calle Campamor and have a panoramic and birds eye view of the Mar Menor. From 2019 to 2022(Covid interrupt) the algae on the sea floor is receding , the water is clearer. I am 75 and have knee and chronic back issues. I spend 40-50 mins in the water morning and evening. With little or no tide,  shallow water and relatively  high salinity(helps you float)it allows me to do stretching exercises that I could not manage on land. I have found it helpful in the extreme. Just go there, spend time and figure for yourself.