Cartagena · Murcia

Playa Mar de Cristal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

900 mSand
Daily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Las Amoladeras · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity58%
WindNE 19 km/hGusts 36 km/h
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind1 km/h · 2°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Cartagena
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 19 km/h
Today17:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 20 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 17 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁26°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁29°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁25°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NE at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 57–86% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

☁

Overcast

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 16 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 58–89% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 81–99% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 20 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000016M30016J1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
29/06/202630 /06/2026—
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL52 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL23 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Mar de Cristal is an urban beach on the Mar Menor, with golden sand, a gentle slope and calm waters. Measuring 900 metres in length and 20 metres in width, it runs alongside a pleasant seafront promenade with vegetation and anchorage, in an environment protected by six protective designations. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat via exit 9 of the MU-312, with parking for more than 100 spaces. Facilities include toilets, foot-washing points, sunbed and parasol hire, a yacht club and a children’s playground.

Length900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Mar de Cristal (Cartagena, Murcia)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Mar de Cristal (Cartagena, Murcia) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 34 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autovía de La Manga - MU-312 Salida 9.

Location

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