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La Manga del Mar Menor
Playa El Arenal
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About
Playa El Arenal is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 141 beaches in the Murcia region 46.6 km away from its center, the city of Murcia. It is one of the beaches of Playa Honda settlement, just 8.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Playa El Arenal coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
8 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Pedrucho, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Playa El Arenal is located in Murcia region (Costa Cálida sub-region) within Playa Honda, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Playa el Arenal is situated in the town of San Javier, near La Manga del Mar Menor. It boasts nearly two kilometers of golden sand, with a width of over 15 meters. It is well-serviced by public transport, making it a popular tourist spot during the summer months. There are plenty of food and beverage services, so you can find everything you need when you arrive."
Prateek Sharma
"This place , situated on the Mediterranean Sea, offers a great spot to relax in the sun. The sand is fine and the surface is smooth, making it ideal for a day at the beach. Vehicular access is available to Gran Vía and the surrounding streets, with the exception of those reserved for local residents. It's easy to get to the beach on foot and there are a variety of shops and ..."
Rafaela Soler
User reviews
"Playa el Arenal is situated in the town of San Javier, near La Manga del Mar Menor. It boasts nearly two kilometers of golden sand, with a width of over 15 meters. It is well-serviced by public transport, making it a popular tourist spot during the summer months. There are plenty of food and beverage services, so you can find everything you need when you arrive."
Prateek Sharma
"This place , situated on the Mediterranean Sea, offers a great spot to relax in the sun. The sand is fine and the surface is smooth, making it ideal for a day at the beach. Vehicular access is available to Gran Vía and the surrounding streets, with the exception of those reserved for local residents. It's easy to get to the beach on foot and there are a variety of shops and ..."
Rafaela Soler
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Algameca Chica 2.5 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- El Pan De San Lorenz...• 5 min walk
- Área Sunset• 5 min walk
- Restaurante Hawai 5...• 6 min walk
- Nosolo Cafe• 6 min walk
Attractions
- Paseo marítimo Pedru...• 6 min walk
- Playa Matasgordas• 6 min walk
- Paseo marítimo de Lo...• 13 min walk
- Monumento Velámenes• 2.3km
Transport
- MJV• 9.7km
- La Manga del Mar Men...• 5.8km
- Los Nietos Pescaderí...• 7.7km
Localities
- Playa Honda• 8.8km
- Murcia• 46.6km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa El Arenal?
The coastline of Playa El Arenal is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa El Arenal?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa El Arenal, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa El Arenal good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Playa El Arenal does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa El Arenal for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa El Arenal good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa El Arenal secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa El Arenal?
The bar is located right on the Playa El Arenal.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Pan De San Lorenzo is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa El Arenal?
There are 1049 places to stay in the Playa El Arenal area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa El Arenal from parking?
The Playa El Arenal has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa El Arenal?
There are 4 attractions near Playa El Arenal that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Paseo marítimo Pedruchillo located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa El Arenal?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa El Arenal is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa El Arenal (Region of Murcia) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa El Arenal (Region of Murcia) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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