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 Buho 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:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5349557&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Duplex La Manga del Mar Menor Pedruchillo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=470985&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Turisticos Hawaii 4-5</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6093450&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">LOFT DOS MARES- Parking Gratis - 1 Linea de Mediterraneo - Terraza - WIFI</a></li></ul>

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. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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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Playa El Arenal

La Manga del Mar Menor, Spain

7.7

#19 out of 158 in Murcia 7

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Playa Honda • 8.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa pública sobre el mar menor

2.5km

Playground Plaza Castillos de Mar

2.6km

Playground Peke Park La Manga

4.3km

Dog Park Playa de perros Lengua de la Vaca

6.7km

Playground Parque Infantil

7km

Dog Park Playa Canina Las Salinas

8.4km

Playground Parque infantil

8.5km

Dog Park Pipican Los Narejos

8.9km

Playground Parque infantil Plaza Minerva

9.1km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo El Pedruchillo

440m

Park Baron Island

2.8km

Park Playa Barco Perdido

6.1km

Park Parque

6.6km

Park Comunidad de gatos ferales

6.7km

Hiking Area Rambla de la Carrasquilla

6.8km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo

7km

Park Plaza del Pescador

7km

Park Parque del Mundo Perdido

7.2km

Bar Chiringuito franceses - Beach Bar Mediterraneo La Manga

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Bar Chiringuito El Francés

8.2 - Very good 50m

Restaurant El Buho

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Nosolo Cafe

140m

Restaurant Restaurante Hawai 5 Taperia

8 - Very good 140m

Cafe El Pan De San Lorenzo

8 - Very good 150m

Cafe Cafetería Heladería La Victoria

8 - Very good 150m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Camarote de la Martinique

9 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Apartamentos Dominique

8.4 - Very good 210m

Ice Cream Shop Heladería horchatería Valenciana

8.4 - Very good 140m

Supermarket Supermercado El Barón

150m

Supermarket Sebastián

180m

Supermarket Autoservicio Bernabé

230m

Supermarket Supermercado Coaliment

270m

Supermarket Spar Express

1.2km

Supermarket Mangalan 24h

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Fruteria Campos

1.7km

Supermarket Spar Express

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo de Los Ibicencos

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Poniente

9 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Playa Matasgordas

290m

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo Pedruchillo

9.4 - Excellent 380m

Tourist Attraction Hinchables Aqua fun playa mistral

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumento Velámenes

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa del contrabandista

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Faro del Estació 2

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Alquiler de barcos charters nauticos

2.5km

Night Club Trips Summer Club

5.4 - Tolerable 8.6km

Night Club Bali Club

7.6 - Very good 9.5km

Night Club Varazú

7.6 - Very good 9.5km

Historical Landmark Molino Nº 168

5.9km

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About

Playa El Arenal is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 19th place out of 158 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.

Weather

history

+27 ^o C +24 ^o C

Air temperature

6.7 M/S

Wind

+26 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Playa Honda • 8.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Playa pública sobre el mar menor

2.5km

Playground Plaza Castillos de Mar

2.6km

Playground Peke Park La Manga

4.3km

Dog Park Playa de perros Lengua de la Vaca

6.7km

Playground Parque Infantil

7km

Dog Park Playa Canina Las Salinas

8.4km

Playground Parque infantil

8.5km

Dog Park Pipican Los Narejos

8.9km

Playground Parque infantil Plaza Minerva

9.1km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo El Pedruchillo

440m

Park Baron Island

2.8km

Park Playa Barco Perdido

6.1km

Park Parque

6.6km

Park Comunidad de gatos ferales

6.7km

Hiking Area Rambla de la Carrasquilla

6.8km

Hiking Area Paseo marítimo

7km

Park Plaza del Pescador

7km

Park Parque del Mundo Perdido

7.2km

Bar Chiringuito franceses - Beach Bar Mediterraneo La Manga

8.6 - Excellent 50m

Bar Chiringuito El Francés

8.2 - Very good 50m

Restaurant El Buho

8.8 - Excellent 80m

Cafe Nosolo Cafe

140m

Restaurant Restaurante Hawai 5 Taperia

8 - Very good 140m

Cafe El Pan De San Lorenzo

8 - Very good 150m

Cafe Cafetería Heladería La Victoria

8 - Very good 150m

Mediterranean Restaurant Restaurante Camarote de la Martinique

9 - Excellent 150m

Cafe Apartamentos Dominique

8.4 - Very good 210m

Ice Cream Shop Heladería horchatería Valenciana

8.4 - Very good 140m

Supermarket Supermercado El Barón

150m

Supermarket Sebastián

180m

Supermarket Autoservicio Bernabé

230m

Supermarket Supermercado Coaliment

270m

Supermarket Spar Express

1.2km

Supermarket Mangalan 24h

1.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Fruteria Campos

1.7km

Supermarket Spar Express

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo de Los Ibicencos

10 - Exceptional 50m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Poniente

9 - Excellent 220m

Tourist Attraction Playa Matasgordas

290m

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo Pedruchillo

9.4 - Excellent 380m

Tourist Attraction Hinchables Aqua fun playa mistral

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Monumento Velámenes

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa del contrabandista

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Faro del Estació 2

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Alquiler de barcos charters nauticos

2.5km

Night Club Trips Summer Club

5.4 - Tolerable 8.6km

Night Club Bali Club

7.6 - Very good 9.5km

Night Club Varazú

7.6 - Very good 9.5km

Historical Landmark Molino Nº 168

5.9km

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Located at nearest locality

Playa Honda • 9.5km from center

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7.8 Very good

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Located at nearest locality

Playa Honda • 7.7km from center

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Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

320m 4 min walk

Playa las Antillas

6.7 Good

390m 5 min walk

Playa del Pedruchillo

5.8 Pleasant

920m 12 min walk

Playa de Poniente

5.8 Pleasant

960m 12 min walk

Connected beach

Playa del Pedrucho

7.7 Very good

2.2km

Playa de Matas Gordas

6.7 Good

3km

Connected beach

Playa del Estacio

6.8 Good

3.1km

Playa Mistral

6.8 Good

3.3km

Playa del Galan 2

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Playa Honda • 8.8km

Main locality of province

Murcia • 46.6km

Transport

Airport

MJV • 9.7km

Bus Station

La Manga del Mar Menor • 5.8km

Train Station

Los Nietos Pescadería • 7.8km

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7.7 Very good

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7.7 Very good

Jacek

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

A great spot for a chill getaway! We hopped off the last bus stop with no car info, but that didn't stop us from having a blast. The ocean was warm and inviting, and there were plenty of cafes, shops and other amenities. The water was crystal clear - I recommend it!

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Kaiya

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Tranquil, but the water isn't suitable for much more than a few splashes. It's not the ideal place to have fun in the water like a duck.

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Belen

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

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 supermarkets nearby. The Alsa L-15 bus line stops just two minutes away, at the El Pedruchillo stop.

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Kris Lindemann

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Playa El Arenal is expansive and open with its fine sand, lukewarm waters, and moderate waves. You can wade out pretty far before it reaches your waist due to its sandbanks. Unfortunately, it doesn't get five stars from me because there are no showers or footbaths in sight.

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Sven Olofsson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

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.