Mar de Cristal Travel Guide
Cartagena
Visit Mar de Cristal
Popular places to visit
Cala Cortina
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cala Cortina during your trip to Cartagena?
Islas Menores
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Islas Menores might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mar de Cristal.
Playa de Mar de Cristal
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de Mar de Cristal during your trip to Cartagena? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Playa de Poniente de Islas Menores
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Playa de Poniente de Islas Menores during your trip to Cartagena? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
La Manga Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Atamaria at La Manga Club. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this walkable area.
Port of Cartagena
Explore the waterfront in Cartagena with a trip to Port of Cartagena. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Ancient Rome gastronomic experience - wine tasting
Top hotels in Mar de Cristal
El Secreto del Agua
"We had a wonderful stay at this spacious apartment with an ocean view. The view is absolutely spectacular and one of the highlights of our trip. The apartment is modern, new, very clean, and well maintained. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. Overall, an excellent place to stay, ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
AC Hotel Cartagena
"Excellent location, scary lift to park the car and small combined bar and restaurant. However food was really good."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Sercotel Carlos III
"Very clean and comfortable room. Breakfast very good. Good 10 15 minute walk to harbour front so if struggle walking look for a closer hotel. We arrived by bicycle hotel were very good and stored 2 bikes in locked cupboard area."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Ona Mar Menor Golf & Spa
"Was nice allround"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Occidental Mar Menor
"Nice hotel that was built during the 2008 building boom. Area has stopped growing since then. Breakfast was very good."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Ona Las Lomas Manga Club
"Excellent apartment"
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Mar de Cristal
Los Nietos
Travellers like the beaches in Los Nietos, and Los Nietos Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés
Unique features of Diputación de Rincón de San Ginés include the golf courses and spas. Make a stop by Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y Peña del Águila Regional Park or Playa de Mar de Cristal while you're exploring the area.
Playa Honda
While visiting Playa Honda, you might make a stop by sights like Mar Menor and Playa Lomas del Castillico.
Cala Reona
While visiting Cala Reona, you might make a stop by sights like Cala Flores and Cala del Descargador.
Cabo de Palos
Travellers like the historical sites in Cabo de Palos, and Lighthouse of Cabo de Palos is a top attraction you might want to visit.
El Beal
El Beal is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Los Nietos Beach and El Vivero.
