Mar Menor (Little Sea) is part of the Costa Calida and is home to the largest salt water lake in Europe with an area of 170sq.Km and a depth no greater than 7 metres it is a unique location. The saltpans to the north of Mar Menor are some of the most significant wetland areas in Europe which is home to a rich and varied wildlife, and are predominantly important for bird species of which there are many.

This beautiful part of Spain is quite unknown to many people and probably Spain’s Best Kept Secret is flanked by small towns, and wonderful weather it is here you will find Sun Mar Menor a self contained holiday house equipped for the disabled.

The average annual temperature here is 17c and the average during the summer is above 21c. The winters are very mild, very rarely falling below 10c. Rain is also rare here. With over 3000 hours of sunshine a year and the mild climate, the water here can reach 30c in August.

Home to three nature reserves: At the northern extremity the salt flats of the Regional Park of San Pedro are heavily populated with flamingos, herons, storks and other migratory bird life. This makes bird watching extraordinary! you can’t avoid seeing loads of different species of birds every time you walk into the Park. Just five minutes walk from the house during June and September you can see literally hundreds of flamingos. Purposely made wooden walkways inviting tourists to explore the entire area with ease.

Along the coastline from Cabo de Palos, westwards towards the village of Portman, is the Calblanque Regional Park, a stretch of virgin coast with hills and empty beaches and then there is the Marine Reserve of the Hormogas Isles, near Cabo de Palos, which is world famous.

There is a Strip of land that is a unique feature in Europe called La Manga, it is 21 Km of sandy beaches and sea on both sides. It is the place for all lovers of water sports, marinas and beaches. It reveals perfect clear waters of the Mar Menor, with its warm salty shallow waters and the grand Mediterranean with its surfing waves and marine reserves, there is a large choice of water sports, consisting of jet skis, sailing, scuba diving, kite surfing, boat trips and so much more.

A luxury golfing complex, the Mar Menor Golf Resort comprises a 9 hole golf with plans in place to be expanded to 18. Given all of these wonderful sites to see and experiences to enjoy accommodation has been designed for the handicapped in mind Sun Mar Menor is set up and developed so that handicapped guests can holiday and enjoy the stunning beauty in Spain

The house has a downstairs bedroom and bathroom turning the house into an accessible place for disabled holidays. A safety ramp has been built into the pool making it as accessible as possible for those who are disabled. Whilst the pool was under construction, the builders added a ramp into the house (because there was already easy level access from the road into the garden) an exercise area with impact-reducing tiles was added.

Future development on the list contains widening the doors for wheelchair access and the option of renovating the utility room into a wet room with wheelchair access. So it’s a good idea to contact us to check whether the house is suitable for your particular needs.

In chatting with the local agent she told me that “a booking from a Spanish family who had seen the house. Had brought their severely disabled daughter for a holiday – she was not only a wheelchair user but had multiple disabilities.” The agent went on to tell us that the family was absolutely delighted with the house and the pool ramp, which the guests commented “that ‘it was just amazing to see the look of pure delight on their daughter’s face when she was in the pool.”

In September this year a guest discovered an amazing, fully accessible beach about 20 minutes walk away, 5 minutes by car. “We gazed at the lifeguards as they helped a girl who was a wheelchair user to use an amphibious wheelchair. I’d never seen one of these before. It’s a type of tricycle chair with tyres modified for the sand, a high back and handle for a helper to hold, and below the chair arms there is an inflatable which allows you to go into the sea. The girl and her friend were sunbathing right on the water’s edge whilst the lifeguards looked after her wheelchair. I was really impressed.”

Having looked at the property, spoken to the agent and guests contacted for comments and any recommendations it isn’t hard to see why they all gave glowing reports and had smiles of fond memories on their faces vowing to return. If you would like more information about your holiday accommodation in Mar Menor Spain Contact or go to their website and see for yourself. It is looking like another busy year for sunny Sun Mar Menor so book now!

There are many different ways to make easier travel for disabled people. The majority of them are relatively simple to implement. Most disabled individuals benefit from having a larger space to make themselves comfortable. This is because of the physical limitations connected to their disabilities.

Another good approach is to make sure that if a disabled person has to be in a small space it is not for a prolonged period of time. Having extra comfortable seats is another positive thing that can take place so that a person does not experience physical pain. Every individuals situation is going to be unique and so it is impossible to touch on every way to improve the traveling process.

Extra cushions are also helpful to make sure that the area the individual is sitting on is not overly uncomfortable. Taking breaks during the traveling experience is also helpful so that a person can change positions whenever possible. Making sure that they have enough room for their legs is also helpful because most of the time the lower body is a major concern for these individuals.

It may sound weird but it is a good idea to make sure the people traveling along with the individual are comfortable with the disability. People may need some assistance to shift positions during the traveling experience. If people involved are not willing to help with this particular aspect of things, an individual may be very uncomfortable.

If staying in accessible accommodations is part of the process, finding extra ways to make a room bigger is usually helpful. Most hotels have at least one or two rooms that are handicapped accessible. This is helpful because the disabled individual will be more independent. The opportunity to enjoy a vacation in the same way that a able bodied person what is very important.

Disabled people should be treated the same as everyone else. This means that they should be given extra help only when they request it. Some tourist attractions will allow disabled individuals to move to the front lines. This is very helpful if they have a very low pain tolerance. It is understandable why someone with a low pain tolerance would become frustrated at having to wait for a long time.

It is virtually impossible to make uniform regulations that will be beneficial to every scenario. Every disabled individual will have their own unique specifications that need to be followed. Including a disabled person into regular activities is always good for their self-esteem. Disabled individuals deserve the opportunity to enjoy everything else just like an able-bodied person would.

Going about the process of finding easier travel for disabled people is something that everyone should do. Communicating with the person is the first step in the process. This is to make sure that the needs they have are being met sufficiently. The person should be treated with respect and dignity in all circumstances. Some people have difficulty doing this because they want to make sure that the individual experiences no pain during the trip. Sometimes this is impossible. Every situation is going to be different, the good news is there are options to make things significantly more easy for almost every situation.