The Murcian coastline has endless surprising corners where you can hide away and enjoy an unforgettable vacation, especially in the 2024 season, which provides hundreds of days of sun illuminated by the waters of the Mediterranean. A cove that you cannot miss is La Cala del Barco, a small but charming beach characterized by golden sands and clean and transparent water.
Most visitors from all over Spain and Europe see these waters as the perfect opportunity to relax and unwind after a year of hard work. Keep reading this short article to learn more about this magnificent cove, which will amaze you with its natural beauty and its outstanding services.
Table of Contents:
- La Cala del Barco | Hidden Cove, Unforgettable Experience
- What Is La Cala del Barco?
- Location of La Cala del Barco
- Access to La Cala del Barco Beach
- Main Features of La Cala del Barco
- Flora and Fauna of the Area
- Enjoy Your Private Paradise in Villa Murcia!
- The Bottom Line
What Is La Cala del Barco?
La Cala del Barco is a magnificent beach in the Murcia region, southeast of Spain. It is a tiny bay with gray shell sand, so you don’t need special shoes to walk there.
The municipality of Cartagena, a medium-sized town a few kilometers away, administers this site. In this city, we can find hostels and hotels for resting and having nice vacations.
The entrance to La Cala del Barco’s water is very smooth, and its water is relaxing. The beach itself is perfect for different people, from lonely travelers to families with children and relaxation getaway lovers. The best of all is that it is not a crowded place during the season.
La Cala del Barco is part of the Atamaría route, which includes several areas of interest, such as La Rambla de Carrasquilla, the Cima Sierra de Atamaría, the Cuervas la Zorrera, etc.
The Atamaría route.
This cove is characterized by its rocky geography. Like most coves in the area that visitors from all European countries prefer to visit from August to September, it is surrounded by small mountains and cliffs that highlight the area’s beauty. In addition, La Cala del Barco is close to many interesting places, such as La Manga Club Resort, where we can do multiple activities.
Location of La Cala del Barco
Most coves in the Murcia region are in the same area, south of the Mar Menor and La Manga, two important tourist attractions in the southeast of Spain. Cliffs and bare mountains hide La Cala del Barco, creating a special biome that may go unnoticed by most visitors. More specifically, La Cala del Barco is located between Cabo Tiñoso and Cabo de Palos.
Access to La Cala del Barco Beach
You can access La Cala del Barco just by leaving the residential area through the Calle de la Zorrera. The road peters out into a track, and motor vehicles are strongly advised for access.
There is a bus taxi available in summer. We should take bus 43 in Los Belones. The short trip is truly worth the effort and time, allowing you to enjoy the clean sand of the cove in a matter of minutes.
Bus service from Los Belones.
Main Features of La Cala del Barco
Beach: Cala del Barco
Beach Composition: sand and rocks.
Type of sand: gray shell sand
Water temperature: +18°C
Wave height: 0.8 m.
Average wind: 7.2 m/s
Average air temperature: +18°C
Swimming conditions: moderate waves
Length: 40 m
Width: 20 m
Occupancy rate: high –especially in summer
Degree of urban development: semi-urban
Accesses and security Marina: Cabo de Palos
Distance to beach: 10 km.
Means of access: On foot easy, Car, Boat
Address: Calle la Zorrera 1, 30389 Atamaria, Municipality of Cartagena, Spain.
La Cala Restaurant
La Cala Restaurant is located at the top of a cliff. From here, you can witness all the extensions of this small cove and the beaches in the nearby area. It’s a strategic enclave where you can enjoy some of the best dishes of the region, especially seafood, fish, and fresh vegetables. It’s one of the most romantic restaurants in the region.
Please note that you need your vehicle to access La Cala Restaurant. Besides, on rainy days, the restaurant may remain closed.
La Cala Restaurant also offers refreshments, ice cream, and other quick appetizers that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
La Manga Club Resort
La Manga Club Resort is a luxury and unique place located near La Cala del Barco, an obligatory destination for most tourists from Spain and Europe. Its story started in 1972, and nowadays, it has over 560 hectares of terrain on which we can find a luxury hotel, over twenty tennis courts, apartments, football fields, and more. It’s the ideal place to practice a lot of sports, such as cycling, cricket, triathlon, rugby, and other sports, and to celebrate special occasions, such as weddings and corporate events.
La Cala Beach Club
The Beach Club is a particular spot within La Cala Restaurant where you can enjoy typical Spanish food, such as cold tapas and signature cocktails while witnessing the best views and calm waters of the Mediterranean. This special beach bar also has a sun lounger where we can delight in a refreshing cocktail and parasol rental service to make our stay at the beach more pleasant.
Information:
Email: info.lamangaclubresort.grand@hyatt.com
Telephone. (+34) 968 33 12 34
Access with your vehicle.
Flora and Fauna of the Area
In general, the area’s vegetation consists of scattered medium—and small-sized plants that are highly adapted to the biome’s salinity and windy conditions.
On the rocky coast, we can find plants such as maritime fennel (Chrithmum maritimum), sapero thyme (Frankenia corymbosa), and the sea daisy (Asteriscus maritimus), which lives in the lower areas of the cliffs and the stony areas of the upper edge of the beaches.
Frankenia corymbosa
Over dunes, we can find other types of flora, such as Barron (Ammophila arenaria), grass coastal (Elymus farctus), sea dogfish (Medicago marina), sea thistle (Eryngium maritimum), or fragrant sea lily (Pancratium maritimum).
Elymus farctus
Regarding the fauna, Reptiles abound in sedimentary environments, such as the red-tailed lizard, the Iberian skink, the ocellated lizard, and the bastard snake, in addition to the typical rabbits and foxes.
The Iberian skink
In the humid zone, in addition to avocets, stilts, and other aquatic species, we can find white shelducks, which sometimes breed in the area, along with some flamingos. In the forested or cultivated area, on the other hand, there are hoopoes, blackbirds, starlings, and other small birds.
The snake ladder
In the semi-desert places, one can meet other endemic species, including the ocellated lizard, the snake ladder, the fox, the rabbit, the hare, and the common hedgehog. Also, birds of Steppe species, such as the lark, are present.
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The Bottom Line
In Spain, all beaches are public property. Thus, we can descend to the cove whenever we want, regardless of the season and whether the beach services are open or not. This is particularly important, especially for the coming 2024 summer season, which is just around the corner!
La Cala del Barco is probably one of the most beautiful beaches in the La Playa de Calblanque area. It is one of the few with impressive rock formations, crystal clear waters, sand of gray shells, and impeccable services with a bar, restaurant, showers, and toilets that you can use whenever you want.