Mar Menor Golf Resort – GPX Route 3
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Description
Mar Menor Golf Resort – GPX Route 3
Ride Overview
GPX route 3 is the perfect “middle-distance” spin for riders who want coastal views without committing to an all-day epic. Leaving the resort gates, you trace the glittering Mar Menor shoreline before ducking inland through fragrant lemon and orange groves west of Cartagena. The profile is mostly flat-to-rolling, so you can keep the cadence high, bank quality tempo miles, and still be back in time for lunch on the plaza.
Rides Statistics
- Distance: ≈ 64.8 km
- Elevation Gain: ≈ 280 m
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Estimated Time: 2 ¼ – 3 ½ hours
- Start/Finish: Mar Menor Golf Resort
What to Expect
Coastal warm-up – Smooth tarmac sweeps you past Los Alcázares and the fishing village of Los Nietos with postcard vistas across the salt-lagoon.
Campo quietude – Turning inland after km 28, traffic all but disappears as you weave past almond orchards and wheat fields toward El Albujón.
Gentle rollers – A handful of 3-6 % drags nudge total gain to ~280 m, ideal for low-gear strength work without ever going deep into the red.
Lively café culture – Classic Murcian pit-stops in La Puebla (km 22) or Los Belones (km 46) serve up tostada con tomate and perfectly pulled cortados.
Key Highlights
Panoramic lagoon panoramas from the Los Urrutias causeway.
Traditional mercado colours on Thursday mornings at Los Alcázares.
Scented spring blooms – Orange blossom in March–April, mimosa in May.
Ultra-low traffic inland lanes: ideal for groups and confident soloists alike.
Rider Tips
Two bottles minimum – inland fuentes are sporadic; refill at village bars.
Mind the breeze – afternoon easterlies can whip across the lagoon; save a gear for the homeward leg.
Gearing – 50/34 T with an 11-34 T cassette is plenty; triathletes can hold aero position for long stretches.
Navigation – download the GPX to your head unit; mobile signal fades briefly near El Albujón.
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