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Description
Playa del Mar Menor con aguas tranquilas y poco público. Pendiente suave y aguas cálidas.
El Arenal is an urban beach of sand in Cartagena (Murcia). At El Arenal the sand is dark.
It measures 200 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
The registry describes the sea at El Arenal as: calm water. El Arenal can be reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at El Arenal. Hazard signage is recorded at El Arenal.
- Length
- 200 metros
- Width
- 20 metros
- Sand type
- Oscura (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
- Reference hospital:
- Santa Lucía
- Nearest marina:
- Club Náutico Los Nietos
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🚰 Foot wash
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for El Arenal: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at El Arenal according to 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at El Arenal?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Arenal, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to El Arenal?
MITECO records that you get to El Arenal easily on foot, by car and by boat, and there is parking.
Is El Arenal a good beach for children?
El Arenal has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at El Arenal on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does El Arenal have a Blue Flag?
No. El Arenal is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Levante (Cartagena), 9 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Arenal can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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