SkyOvercast with light rain
Cartagena · Murcia
Playa de Loma del Castillo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
600 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Las Amoladeras · 3.8 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 17°High 23°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 74–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 32 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 40–92% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 59–67% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Loma del Castillo, also known as Arsenal, is a natural beach on the Mar Menor, isolated and with low occupancy. It extends for 600 metres and is 15 metres wide, with dark sand and a semi-urban coastal frontage with vegetation. The gentle slope and calm waters accompany an area where the possibility of water sports is also noted. Access is by car or boat, with an urban bus connection and the MU-312 as the nearby road.
Length600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Mar de Cristal (Cartagena, Murcia) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 33 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Autovía de La Manga - MU-312 Salida 11.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Loma del Castillo
1
Ciringuito ZankaraAvenida Playa Honda, Cartagena
1.3 kmapprox.
2
Beach Bar El Refugio Playa HondaRestaurant in Cartagena
1.6 kmapprox.
3
MalvasíaAvenida Julieta Orbaiceta 6, Cartagena
1.7 kmapprox.
4
El ParadorRestaurant in Cartagena
2.5 kmapprox.
5
Restaurante MalocaRestaurant in Cartagena
2.6 kmapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa de Loma del CastilloWhere to stay
near Playa de Loma del CastilloParking
near Playa de Loma del CastilloAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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