Mar de Cristal
Cartagena, Murcia · Murcia, Región de
Description
An urban Mar Menor beach with a pleasant seafront promenade and plenty of visitors. Good facilities include sunbed and umbrella rentals, foot showers, and a nautical club. Gently sloping with warm waters.
Mar de Cristal is an urban beach of sand in Cartagena (Murcia). The sand is golden.
It measures 900 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Showers, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Mar de Cristal?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Mar de Cristal?
According to the MITECO registry, Mar de Cristal is reached easily on foot, by car and by boat. There is parking.
Is Mar de Cristal a good beach for children?
Mar de Cristal has a children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Mar de Cristal have a Blue Flag?
No. Mar de Cristal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loma del Castillo | Cartagena | 25.5°C | — |
| Islas Menores | Cartagena | 25.4°C | — |
| Honda | Cartagena | 25.4°C | — |
| Los Nietos | Cartagena | 26.1°C | — |
| Paraíso | Cartagena | 25.5°C | — |
| Los Alemanes | Cartagena | 25.4°C | — |
| El Vivero | Cartagena | 25.4°C | — |
| La Gola | Cartagena | 25.4°C | — |
| Gollerón | Cartagena | 25.3°C | — |
| Isla del Ciervo | Cartagena | 25.3°C | — |
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