Mar Menor, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2026 / Mar Menor, Spain, Ben Hillman on 11 February 2026

Mar Menor, Spain, Ben Hillman

Ben Hillman is on the Mar Menor in Spain with Sharon, who has a budget of £80,000 to buy a holiday home and is house hunting with her daughter Hayley. Ben’s found 5 fantastic properties for them to see, but will any of them hit the mark?

About the area

The Mar Menor is Europe’s largest salt water lagoon, separated from the Med by a 14 mile long strip of land called La Manga – it’s the “lesser sea” to the Mediterranean’s Mar Mayor or “greater sea”. All that blue wet stuff unsurprisingly makes it very popular with water sports enthusiasts – and away from the sun sea and sand there loads of places to relax and enjoy a drink and a bit to eat – no wonder it’s so popular with holiday makers and home owners!

Property 1

2 Bedroom Apartment in Los Narejos

As well as access to the communal pool, this first floor apartment has its own enclosed private balcony. Inside there’s a semi open plan living dining and kitchen area, the main bedroom which opens onto the balcony, a similar sized second bedroom and a bathroom.

Valued at £68,534 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom Apartment in Los Alcázares

This ground floor apartment has a private front garden and a small enclosed terrace, with access to the communal pool. Inside there’s a light and airy open plan living dining and kitchen space, two similar sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Valued at £90,517 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Bungalow in Los Narejos

This bungalow has a garden at the front, a covered terrace used for storage at the side and a courtyard at the back Inside there’s a semi open plan living dining and kitchen area, the main bedroom, a second bedroom and a bathroom.

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Valued at £86,203 at the time of filming.

Property 4

2 Bedroom Apartment in Los Altos

As well as access to the communal pool this first floor apartment has a balcony and a large roof terrace with views over the town. Inside there’s a living and dining room, a separate kitchen, two similar sized bedrooms and a shower room.

Valued at £90,474 at the time of filming.

Property 5

2 Bedroom Apartment in Playa Flamenca

This first – and top floor apartment has a terrace out front and a large roof terrace up top. Inside there’s a modern light and bright open plan living dining and kitchen space, the main bedroom, a slightly smaller second bedroom, and a bathroom.

Valued at £90,474 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

5 Bedroom Luxury Villa in La Manga

Set on the golf resort of La Manga club this recently renovated five bedroom, seven bathroom villa comes with some lovely outside space overlooking the greens and fairways.

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Not for sale.