Located on the N-332 coastal road a little north of the Mar Menor you will find the delightful Costa Calida resort of San Pedro del Pinatar, an interesting and charming town which is a popular destination for visitors of all nationalities particularly the Spanish themselves. San Pedro del Pinatar has a resident population of around 21,234 people (2006 data), though of course this rises significantly during the busy summer months.

The town itself has a decent selection of bars, restaurants and shops and a weekly street market which is held on Mondays. San Pedro del Pinatar also has an excellent marina which is popular with water-sports enthusiasts, with such activities as sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling and jet skiing on offer.

For those who prefer golf, San Pedro del Pinatar is an excellent location, as it is surrounded by golf courses both new and established - the three courses of the Orihuela Costa are just a 15 minute drive away, also close by are the courses of La Manga, Roda, La Torre Golf Resort and the Mar Menor Golf Resort.

History

The name San Pedro Del Pinatar translates to St Peter of the Pine Forest, the town originates in the 17th Century when a hermitage was built and dedicated to the apostle St Peter. There have been settlements in the area for much longer, it is believed that there are Iberian settlements dating back as far as the Paleolithic era. The area was also used as a base by the Romans in the Punic wars and the conquest of Cartegena.