Beat the Heat: La Manga Club's Best Poolside and Shaded Spots

July at La Manga Club brings glorious sunshine—and serious heat. When temperatures climb above 30°C (occasionally pushing toward 40°C during particularly warm spells), knowing where to find refreshment and shade transforms from nice-to-know into essential knowledge. Here's your guide to staying cool while still enjoying everything the resort offers.

The Pool Scene

Water provides the most immediate relief from summer heat, and La Manga Club offers several swimming options depending on your mood and company.

The Grand Hyatt Pools: The recently refurbished Grand Hyatt La Manga Club Golf & Spa features a stunning pool complex that ranks among the resort's highlights. The adults-only infinity pool offers sweeping views across the golf courses, its edge seemingly merging with the landscape beyond. An adjacent bar means refreshments are never far away—important for maintaining hydration in the heat.

For families, a separate pool provides space for children to splash and play whilst parents relax nearby. The surrounding lounging areas offer both sun and shade options, with attentive service ensuring comfort throughout.

Community Pools: Many residential areas within La Manga Club feature their own community pools. These typically offer a quieter alternative to the hotel facilities, with a more neighbourhood feel. If you're staying in a property with community pool access, these spaces can become your daily retreat during the hottest hours.

Private Pools: For those fortunate enough to have a private pool, summer's heat justifies the investment many times over. The freedom to swim whenever you wish, without concern for crowds or schedules, represents one of villa ownership's greatest pleasures.

Shaded Dining

The Mediterranean tradition of lingering over meals makes particular sense in summer. Rather than rushing through lunch, embrace the local approach: find a shaded terrace and let the afternoon unfold at its own pace.

Several of La Manga Club's restaurants feature covered outdoor areas perfect for extended meals during hot days. The combination of shade, cool drinks, and unhurried service creates welcome respite from the sun's intensity.

Tree-Lined Terraces: The resort's landscaping includes mature trees that provide natural shade throughout the day. Some restaurants and bars position their outdoor seating beneath this canopy, offering cooler temperatures than open terraces whilst maintaining the pleasure of outdoor dining.

Indoor Refuge: When the heat becomes truly oppressive, retreat indoors. The Grand Hyatt's air-conditioned restaurants and lounges provide sanctuary, as do the resort's various indoor bars and cafés. There's no shame in seeking relief from temperatures that even locals find challenging.

The Spa Escape

The Alma Spa at the Grand Hyatt offers an unexpected but highly effective heat escape. The spa's 1,700 square metres of cool, tranquil spaces provide respite from outdoor temperatures, while treatments designed to refresh and rejuvenate leave you ready to face the afternoon.

The hydrotherapy facilities particularly suit summer visits. Moving between pools of varying temperatures creates a refreshing cycle that leaves you feeling remarkably restored. Even without booking treatments, access to these facilities offers a cooling interlude during the hottest hours.

Timing Your Activities

During peak summer, adapting your schedule to the heat is simple wisdom. The Spanish tradition of the siesta exists for good reason, and visitors who embrace the pattern find summer more comfortable.

Early Mornings: The hours before 10am offer the most pleasant conditions for outdoor activity. Golfers often start at first light, completing their round before serious heat arrives. Tennis players, runners, and cyclists benefit from similar early starts.

Midday to Late Afternoon: These hours are for rest, shade, and water. Schedule pool time, spa visits, or simply retreat to air-conditioned comfort. Attempting strenuous outdoor activity during peak heat invites discomfort at best, health risks at worst.

Evening Glory: As the sun drops, temperatures become pleasant again. Early evening—from around 6pm onwards—brings a second wave of outdoor opportunity. Golf courses offer twilight rates, restaurant terraces fill with diners, and the resort comes alive after the day's hottest hours have passed.

Beach Alternatives

The beaches near La Manga Club provide natural cooling, but require their own heat-management strategies. The sea temperature in July is delightfully warm, making swimming genuinely refreshing rather than shockingly cold.

Some beaches near the resort feature chiringuitos (beach bars) with shaded seating areas and food service. Alternating between swimming and shaded refreshment provides a pleasant way to spend beach days without excessive sun exposure.

The Mar Menor lagoon offers its own advantages. Its shallow, calm waters warm quickly but remain refreshing enough to cool overheated bodies. The lagoon's beaches often feature areas with natural or artificial shade where you can rest between swims.

Practical Cooling

Beyond choosing cooler locations, practical measures help manage summer heat:

Hydration: Drink far more water than feels necessary. By the time you feel thirsty, you're already somewhat dehydrated. Carry water everywhere and sip constantly.

Clothing: Loose, light-coloured, breathable fabrics work best. Many visitors pack too much dark or heavy clothing, forgetting just how intense Spanish summer sun can be.

Sun Protection: Hats, sunglasses, and high-SPF sunscreen are non-negotiable. Reapply sunscreen frequently, especially after swimming.

Accommodation Climate: Ensure your air conditioning works effectively before peak heat arrives. Running units continuously during the hottest days is normal practice—the cost is trivial compared to the comfort gained.

Embracing the Heat

Despite everything above, there's something wonderful about summer heat when you're on holiday. The intensity of the sun, the brilliance of the light, the pleasure of cold water and iced drinks—these are the sensations that define Mediterranean summer.

La Manga Club provides everything you need to enjoy the heat whilst managing its challenges. Find your rhythm, locate your favourite shaded spots, and embrace the season. Summer here, for all its intensity, offers experiences that cooler climates simply cannot match.

Find Your Perfect Summer Property

Prestige Real Estates understands that summer accommodation requirements differ from other seasons. When temperatures soar, the right property makes all the difference—and we know La Manga Club's housing stock intimately after 30+ years in the business.

Holiday Rentals: We'll match you with properties featuring the pool access, air conditioning, and shaded outdoor spaces that summer demands. From apartments with community pools to villas with private pools and covered terraces, we have options for every preference.

Property Sales: Considering buying? Summer visits reveal a property's true character. We'll help you assess properties with an expert eye, identifying which homes handle the heat best.

Property Management: For owners, our comprehensive management service ensures your property is summer-ready—air conditioning serviced, pool maintained, gardens watered. Our 24-hour emergency support means any issues are handled immediately, even if you're thousands of miles away.

With over 500 properties under management, we're the trusted choice for La Manga Club summer living.

Plan your summer escape. Contact Prestige Real Estates at +34 633 517 449 or enquiries@prestigerealestates.com.