If you're looking for the ideal vacation spot and you're thinking about Spain, you won't want to miss the opportunity to miss Mar Menor, a little salty lagoon located in Spain. Mar Menor, also referred to as "Little Sea or Small Sea", is part of the region in Spain called Murcia. This salt water lake will offer you a vacation with some spectacular sights such as Costa Blanca and the gorgeous Mediterranean waters. If swimming, surfing or snorkeling are your favorites sports, you will be in awe of their water and shores.

Make sure you bring your camera with you to Mar Menor, as the history you will be able to see is something you will definitely want to take home with you. Some of the sites go back to prehistoric times and have enough adventure to keep you busy for days. Remains from the Arabic and Roman time period will keep the history buff full of questions. If you're interested in tour guides that can explain the heritage of Mar Menor to you, that can be arranged. However, you have the option of discovering all the highlights and extraordinary sights on your own as well.

Spain has always been known as the perfect paradise for your vacation and Mar Menor is no exception. Vacations consist a lot of dining and Mar Menor is far from limited in their varieties of cuisine. Whether it's simple lunches or exquisite eatery, there is a place that has just what your appetite is calling for. Their prices range from very affordable to expensive depending on the place and food.

You won't want to miss the Grand Via in the Opera District or the opportunity to see the Royal Palace from the 18th Century. It is here that you will find more restaurants, hotels and shops than you could view in a week. Hotels range from beautiful beachside apartments to hotels overlooking the Mediterranean. You will find lodging so comfortable and yet cultural, you won't want to leave. Entertainment in this region will assure you of being entertained daily. There are activities for everyone, whether it's shopping or exploring through some of the castles and forts in Cartagena, which is nearby. If you are a person that loves history, you will be overwhelmed by the historical sites.

Every one's idea of what a perfect vacation is differs, but a trip to Mar Menor is sure to have something for everyone in the family or group. Make yourself an itinerary and just hope there is enough time to view and enjoy everything on the list, as there will be numerous choices. You will learn about a culture and history of an area that offers excitement-filled activities and entertainment.