At the northern tip of the Mar Menor lies San Pedro del Pinatar, one of the Costa Cálida's most extraordinary natural areas. It is a place where quiet salt flats, pink flamingos, pine forests and quiet beaches converge. Ideal for those who love nature, birds, hiking and relaxation.

Salinas y Arenales - a unique natural park full of color

The highlight of San Pedro del Pinatar is the Salinas y Arenales natural park, a vast area with:

• silver-white salt lakes

• flamingos that migrate in large groups

• turquoise waters and golden dunes

• wooden boardwalks through the wetlands

The colors here are spectacular, especially in the early morning or during sunset when the sky turns pastel pink and reflects in the water.

Flamingos & other birdlife

San Pedro is a popular breeding and resting place for flamingos - you can often see them from afar as pink dots in the water.
It is also home to numerous other bird species: herons, kingfishers, waders, spoonbills and terns.

For bird lovers and photographers, this is an absolute paradise.

Quiet beaches & clear water

On the edge of the natural park you will find some quiet, natural beaches.
Playa de la Llana is one of the most beautiful and pristine in the region: wide stretches of sand, clear water and views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Perfect for a day of rest - away from the crowds.

Mud baths & outdoor wellness

San Pedro is also known for the mud baths of Lo Pagán, used for centuries for their beneficial effects on skin and joints.
Visitors cover their skin with mineral-rich mud, let it dry in the sun and rinse it off in the Mar Menor.
A special, typically local experience.

Hiking & biking through the dune area

The park has perfect hiking and biking trails on wooden boardwalks, along the salt flats and through the dunes. You can make these trails as long as you like - perfect for a relaxing morning or afternoon.

A serene escape on the Mar Menor

San Pedro del Pinatar is a quiet, picturesque place where nature really takes center stage.
Whether you come to spot flamingos, hike, have a beach day or try the mud baths - this is one of the Costa Cálida's most unique places.