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La Manga del Mar Menor
Playa de Matas Gordas
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About
Playa de Matas Gordas is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 57th place out of 141 beaches in the Murcia region 45.2 km away from its center, the city of Murcia. It is one of the beaches of Los Alcazares settlement, just 9.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a tiny 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 almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa de Matas Gordas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa El Arenal, which has a rating of 7.7.
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Playa de Matas Gordas is located in Murcia region (Costa Cálida sub-region) within Los Alcazares, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"Once upon a time, there was a tranquil beach that was a true paradise. I visited it when I was pregnant with my first daughter and watched my children grow up in front of Madelelein's house. It was a stunning place with very friendly Germans. But, alas, shortly before the pandemic, it became overcrowded and now it's unbearable. It's such a tiny beach for so many people!"
Rosa Valencia
"The Mar Menor is the perfect spot for a beach getaway. From 10 to 12 km along La Gran Via de La Manga, you'll find clear and pristine sand with tranquil waters. There's also a bike lane nearby, plus plenty of apartments, chalets, and urbanizations."
Miguel Ángel García
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"Once upon a time, there was a tranquil beach that was a true paradise. I visited it when I was pregnant with my first daughter and watched my children grow up in front of Madelelein's house. It was a stunning place with very friendly Germans. But, alas, shortly before the pandemic, it became overcrowded and now it's unbearable. It's such a tiny beach for so many people!"
Rosa Valencia
"The Mar Menor is the perfect spot for a beach getaway. From 10 to 12 km along La Gran Via de La Manga, you'll find clear and pristine sand with tranquil waters. There's also a bike lane nearby, plus plenty of apartments, chalets, and urbanizations."
Miguel Ángel García
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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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Algameca Chica 2.5 km
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Playa Honda 8.8 km
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Playa Honda 3.7 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Spanish Connection -...• 7 min walk
- Chiringuito Cálido• 8 min walk
- Restaurante Paquebot...• 15 min walk
- Chiringuito El Franc...• 15 min walk
Attractions
- Hinchables Aqua fun...• 12 min walk
- Paseo marítimo de Lo...• 17 min walk
- Alquiler de barcos c...• 24 min walk
- Playa Matasgordas• 26 min walk
Transport
- MJV• 8.2km
- La Manga del Mar Men...• 7.9km
- Los Nietos Pescaderí...• 9.7km
Localities
- Los Alcazares• 9.8km
- Murcia• 45.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Matas Gordas?
The coastline of Playa de Matas Gordas is covered with brown 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 de Matas Gordas?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Matas Gordas, 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 de Matas Gordas good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Matas Gordas 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 de Matas Gordas for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa de Matas Gordas good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa de Matas Gordas secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Matas Gordas?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Matas Gordas.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Spanish Connection - Playa Principe is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Matas Gordas?
There are 1241 places to stay in the Playa de Matas Gordas area.
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How far is the Playa de Matas Gordas from parking?
The Playa de Matas Gordas 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 de Matas Gordas?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de Matas Gordas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Hinchables Aqua fun playa mistral located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Matas Gordas?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Matas Gordas 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 de Matas Gordas (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 de Matas Gordas (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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