Water Sports

Islas Hormigas. This scuba center offers diving trips and classes in the pristine waters around the Cabo de Palos and off the Islas Hormigas, a protected marine reserve. Paseo de la Barra 15, Cabo de Palos, Murcia, 30370. 968/145530; www.islashormigas.com.

Socaire Watersports School. To the north on the mainland side of the Mar Menor, this facility offers sailing and windsurfing courses using a variety of vessels and rents out equipment to qualified adults who wish to sail around the lake. Paseo del Atalayón, San Javier, Murcia, 30730. 607/111813; www.socaire.com.