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Description
Playa del Mar Mediterráneo urbanizada que se caracteriza por los dos grandes bloques de piedras ubicados en medio de la ensenada cerrada al mar por falsos diques de piedras a ambos lados.
La Barra is an urban beach of sand and gravel in Cartagena (Murcia). At La Barra the sand is golden.
It measures 30 metres long and 6 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Barra: moderate surf. La Barra can be reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and has parking.
No lifeguard service is recorded at La Barra; if Cartagena council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. The registry lists no hazard signage at La Barra.
- Length
- 30 metros
- Width
- 6 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Grava)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche / Barco
- Reference hospital:
- Santa Lucía
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto deportivo de Cabo de Palos
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for La Barra: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at La Barra 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Barra?
Not recorded. La Barra has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Cartagena council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Las Melvas (Cartagena), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Barra?
According to the MITECO registry, La Barra is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat, and there is parking.
Is La Barra a good beach for children?
La Barra has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at La Barra on the day before going in.
Does La Barra have a Blue Flag?
No. La Barra is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Levante (Cartagena), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Barra can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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