September 2012 - Costa Calida Chronicle

y Kerry Tompkins
Cabo de Palos (translated as Cape Lagoon,
because of its close proximity to the Mar
Menor) is a small volcanic peninsula stretching
out into the Mediterranean Sea. It can be
found at the southern tip of the Mar Menor.
Pride of place is given to the lighthouse, which
began operating in January 1865 to navigate
sailors away from the hazardous coastline.
The lighthouse now forms part of a marine
reserve.
Cabo de Palos remains a traditional fi shing
village and taking an early morning stroll
around the harbour, it is possible to watch the
fi shermen bringing in their catch or sitting in
the shade, mending their nets.
Sunday is a very busy day in Cabo de Palos,
as this is market day. A vast array of local
produce can be found and many stall holders
even allow you to sample the fruit before you
buy! This is not a tourist market where you
can buy souvenirs. It is a typical Spanish
market, very noisy and colourful, where
you can fi nd almost anything including food,
clothes, shoes and household goods (the
bedding is excellent).
Don’t be put off if you cannot speak Spanish;
money is the same in any language!
After the market, the harbour is only a short
walk away. Here there are numerous bars and
restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely
lunch, whilst watching the boats coming and
going. Seafood tends to be a speciality in
most of the restaurants, although some can
be rather pricey, so view the menu outside
before sitting down!
When you have fi nished your lunch, take a
gentle stroll up to and around the lighthouse.
The views across the Mar Menor and
Mediterranean are stunning. Behind the
lighthouse, there is a small beach where it is
lovely to stretch out and have a snooze after
all your activity!
Visit Cabo de Palos when you are next able to,
it is a truly delightful spot!
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