Mar Menor, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Mar Menor, Spain Jasmine Harman on 25 July 2022

Mar Menor, Spain Jasmine Harman

Jasmine Harman jets off to Mar Menor, Europe’s largest coastal lagoon, on Spain’s Costa Blanca to help house hunters Jo and Graham find their dream holiday home. With a budget of £70,000 Jasmine shows them five impressive properties, but will any of them be up Graham and Jo’s street?

About the area

The Mar Menor is Europe’s largest coastal lagoon and it means ‘Lesser Sea’ because it’s separated from the Mediterranean by a 13 mile long strip of land. It doesn’t have any tides and its shallow waters are around 2 degrees warmer than the sea, which make it ideal for watersports as well as being a great favourite with flamingos.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment in Lo Pagan

As well as a communal pool this ground floor apartment has access to a rooftop solarium with a communal outside kitchen and a balcony. Inside is a living/dining room with a semi open plan kitchen, a double bedroom, a second double bedroom leading onto a small patio, a bathroom, a shower room, and a parking space. More information.

Valued at £83,051 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed townhouse in Estrella de Mar

This three bedroom town house benefits from a lovely communal pool and beach bar. It ahs a front garden, a sunny terrace with a barbecue, and a balcony. Inside is a living room and a kitchen with a dining area. Upstairs is a double bedroom leading onto the balcony, a second bedroom, and a bathroom. Find out more.

Valued at £72,549 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed apartment in Villamartin

As well as access to a communal pool, this first floor apartment has a large terrace with a barbecue. Inside is a living dining room with a semi open plan kitchen, a double bedroom, a second double bedroom, and a bathroom. View more from agent here.

Valued at £72,606 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed townhouse in Roda Village

As well as a communal pool this townhouse has a front garden and a solarium, plus as a communal courtyard. Inside is a living dining room with a semi open plan kitchen. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a shower room. View more from the agent.

Valued at £84,615 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed apartment in Roda Golf Resort

As well as a communal pool and gardens this first floor apartment has a terrace overlooking the pool and a balcony. Inside is a living dining room, a semi open plan kitchen, a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room, a second bedroom, and a bathroom. More information here.

Valued at £89,743 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed luxury villa in Alicante

This luxury villa in Las Colin’s has a sleek design and a great location, making it something of a contemporary oasis. The property stands proudly at the top of the street with an impressive entrance, which opens into a large bright lounge and dining room. The property is flooded with light from 7 sets of French doors, which open out to the sun drenched pool area and glazed dining area. More information here.

Valued at £641,025 at the time of filming.