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Mar de Cristal
Playa Mar de Cristal
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Playa Mar de Cristal is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 141 beaches in the Murcia region 50.7 km away from its center, the city of Múrcia. It is one of the beaches of Playa Honda settlement, just 2.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with turquoise water and brown 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 Mar de Cristal 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.
14 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Negrete, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Beach overall scores
Playa Mar de Cristal 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
"Peaceful and serene, the perfect place to relax and unwind. The atmosphere is tranquil, and the sounds of nature are soothing. With its calming atmosphere, it's the ideal destination to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
Gwendolyn Jepmond
"Playa Mar de Cristal is a great spot, especially during the summer months when it's full of tourists. It's easy to get to and makes for a pleasant day out."
Oskar-Johan Lindberg
User reviews
"Peaceful and serene, the perfect place to relax and unwind. The atmosphere is tranquil, and the sounds of nature are soothing. With its calming atmosphere, it's the ideal destination to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life."
Gwendolyn Jepmond
"Playa Mar de Cristal is a great spot, especially during the summer months when it's full of tourists. It's easy to get to and makes for a pleasant day out."
Oskar-Johan Lindberg
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Dehesa de Campoamor 1.2 km
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La Zenia 0.3 km
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Playa Honda 1.2 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Chirin Go• 2 min walk
- Cafe Arena• 2 min walk
- Restaurante Piccolo...• 3 min walk
- Puerto Deportivo• 3 min walk
Attractions
- HONKERS• 4 min walk
- Mirador migueldc• 2.9km
- Playa canina de Play...• 3.1km
- Espigón de la playa...• 3.2km
Transport
- MJV• 15.4km
- Los Belones• 2.7km
- Los Nietos Pescaderí...• 2.6km
Localities
- Playa Honda• 2.8km
- Murcia• 50.7km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Mar de Cristal?
The coastline of Playa Mar de Cristal is covered with brown sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa Mar de Cristal?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa Mar de Cristal, 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 Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal?
The bar is located right on the Playa Mar de Cristal.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chirin Go is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Mar de Cristal?
There are 752 places to stay in the Playa Mar de Cristal area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Mar de Cristal from parking?
The Playa Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Mar de Cristal that are popular with travelers. The nearest are HONKERS located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Mar de Cristal?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Mar de Cristal 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 Mar de Cristal (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 Mar de Cristal (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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