Mar Menor Golf Resort – GPX Route 5
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Description
Mar Menor Golf Resort – GPX Route 5
Ride Overview
This punchy loop is tailor-made for riders who want a taste of Murcia’s rugged Sierra Minera and the photogenic bay of Portman—all before lunch. After an easy cruise along the Mar Menor shoreline, the route heads south-west, snakes up through historic mining terraces above La Unión, crests a viewpoint at the Mirador de Portman, then drops back to the lagoon for a wind-kissed sprint home. With under 60 km on the clock but a satisfying 375 m of gain, it’s the perfect mid-week intensity ride or a “rest-day” spin for mileage-hungry holiday groups.
Rides Statistics
- Distance: ≈ 59.6 km
- Elevation Gain: ≈ 375 m
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Estimated Time: 2 – 3 hours
- Start/Finish: Mar Menor Golf Resort
What to Expect
Lagoon warm-up – Glide past Los Alcázares on billiard-smooth tarmac while the Mar Menor shimmers to your left.
Sierra Minera climb – From La Unión (km 25) the road tilts up for ~4 km at 3–6 % through ochre mine spoil and eucalyptus shade.
Portman viewpoint – Pause at the chapel-side mirador for widescreen views of the Mediterranean and cliffs of Cabo de Palos.
Fast coastal finale – Rejoin the lagoon near Los Nietos (km 40) for a flat-out 20 km run back to MMGR—watch the afternoon cross-breeze!
Key Highlights
Historic mine headframes and rust-red earth around La Unión.
Sea-spray descent into Portman Bay—photo op guaranteed.
Wild rosemary & thyme scents on spring mornings.
Ultra-low traffic inland lanes; ideal for small groups.
Rider Tips
Hydration: Two bottles recommended; refill at La Unión or Portman beach kiosks.
Gearing: 50/34 T with an 11-34 T cassette makes the mining climb comfortable.
Road surface: Newly resurfaced descent to Portman—smooth but watch sandy patches near the beach.
Wind watch: Easterlies pick up after 11:00; save a gear for the lagoon side run-in.
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