Cala Medina Beach — Cartagena, Spain

Description

A quiet cove of gravel and rocks with interesting underwater features. No facilities.

Cala Medina is an urban beach of pebbles and gravel in Cartagena (Murcia).

It measures 20 metres long and 4 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and strong surf. It is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. There is parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. Hazard signage is recorded.

Length 20 m

Width 4 m

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Strong waves

Access Difficult walk / Boat

Reference hospital: Santa Lucía

Nearest marina: Puerto deportivo de Cabo de Palos

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Cala Medina?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Cala Medina?

According to the MITECO registry, Cala Medina is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat. There is parking.

Is Cala Medina a good beach for children?

Cala Medina has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Cala Medina have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala Medina is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Cala Avellan	Cartagena	25.4°C	—
La Barra	Cartagena	25.5°C	—
Las Melvas	Cartagena	25.5°C	—
Cala Flores	Cartagena	25.3°C	—
Levante	Cartagena	25.3°C	Yes
Cala Botella	Cartagena	25.4°C	—
El Descargador	Cartagena	25.4°C	—
La Galera	Cartagena	25.4°C	—
Cala del Muerto	Cartagena	25.3°C	—
Las Escalerillas	Cartagena	25.3°C	—