La Manga has many bars and restaurants that line the main road running through the strip. You can find numerous restaurants serving Mediterranean, Spanish, Chinese, English and Indian Cuisine. Along with many bars and ice cream shops to relax and enjoy a drink. Along the beaches there are snack bars serving light refreshments and ice creams with great views over the Mar Menor and Mediterranean Sea.

The La Manga harbour area has many restaurants and bars overlooking the moored boats and calm waters. The cool refreshing breeze by the water front is an ideal place to have a walk and enjoy an evening meal. There are many plaza areas that have an array of souvenir & gift shops, supermarkets, clothes shops and much more. As you drive through the main road during the summer months you will be amazed at the numerous restaurants, bars and shops.

Murcia and Cartagena have a wide selection of high street brand shops, department stores and large hypermarkets. Dos Mares shopping complex in San Javier has a selection of high street shops, supermarket, amusements and food court area.

Essential for any holiday is a large variety of restaurants and bars. La Manga and the surrounding area offers the tourists a wide range of cuisine to choose from, including, Spanish, Greek, Indian, Chinese, English, Mexican and American. The Tomas Maestre Marina comes alive at night with its many bars and restaurants where local and tourists gather for an evening out.

The area is well known for its local fish and shellfish fresh from the sea, and contribute to the ingredients in the locally famous Paella, a typical rice dish of Spain. Try Cabo de Palos for is very popular range of Seafood restaurants and watch the fishermen bring in the latest catch.There is an open air market, throughout the year, every Sunday at Cabo de Palos, where you can buy luxury leather goods at ridiculous prices and ‘Rolex’ watches for a few Euros.

The famous Spanish department store El Court Ingles, which can be found at Cartagena and Murcia – this is not to be missed. Cartagena and Murcia have large high streets with many Spanish high street brands. Dos Mares shopping complex is situated in San Javier off the main motorway and has shops, restaurants, bowling and other amusements.