Cartagena is famous for its history and its glorious past associated with Roman times, but this city of Murcia also has impressive beaches and coves to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea in all its splendor. Something that makes the city a great destination for a vacation by bringing together in one place the good of the coast and the days of sun and beach with cultural activities to give us a great variety. Therefore, we are going to tell you the best beaches of Cartagena that you cannot miss if you go to the region of Murcia.
One of the beaches that you cannot miss, and one of the most famous in all of Spain, is La Manga, located between Cartagena and San Javier. Here we will have more than 3,000 meters of fine sand that make up a spectacular landscape. So much so, that taking a walk along the entire beach is one of the best sensations that we can enjoy on our trip to Cartagena.
The Cabo de Palos lighthouse is a reference in the city and throughout the region of Murcia. But, beyond this construction, Levante beach is also a great environment to relax and enjoy the Mediterranean waters.
One of the best destinations in all of Murcia is, without a doubt, Calblanque. It is not easily accessible, but it is worth going there to enjoy one of those virgin beaches surrounded by nature to have a different image of the typical urban beaches more typical of the Mediterranean coast. The positive thing is that it has not become, for the moment, a claim for tourists and therefore keeps greater privacy.
This beach is famous for its quiet, leisurely atmosphere, far from the most typical of these coasts. In addition, it is surrounded by medieval buildings and forts that give it a differentiating air. La Azohía is one of the beaches that you cannot miss if you travel to Cartagena.
The coves of Cartagena are also a great claim worthy of visiting. The most famous are Cala Reona or Cala Cortina. Ideal to spend a quieter day, away from urban noise and tourism. In addition, the environment that surrounds them is very beautiful, since it is not common to see cliffs in the Mediterranean.
Water activities are very frequent in this area, so in addition to visiting these beaches, which would also include Honda beach and Paraíso beach, we can spend a day by boat, opt for renting jet skis, enjoy the bars located a few meters from the sea or take a short walk through the port or through the natural park that surrounds Calblanque.
One of the best accommodation options in the city is our B&B Hotel Cartagena Cartagonova A few meters from the city center, it is one of the best options to plan our visit, since we have the urban center very close. To go to all these beaches, it will take us a few minutes by car making everything more comfortable and comfortable. Do not hesitate, book now at the best cheap hotel in Cartagena!
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