Only a few kilometers from Torrevieja there is Mar Menor with its special mud, which has medicinal features. The mud contains high levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur. It is recommended for skin diseases, it has a stimulating effect on wound healing and anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic effects. The level of magnesium, calcium, sodium and iodine is much higher here than in other Mediterranean regions. It has been proven that warm salty water affects the human body by actively increasing blood circulation. As a result, toxins are eliminated from the body. Mud can be applied to the whole body and you have to wait till it will dry in the sun. Then you can wash it with water from a salty lake. Sea water in this place also has medicinal features.