Holiday apartment in Isla Plana – Coast, nature and history

Isla Plana combines striking natural experiences with traces of history. A flooded cave with thermal water, a Roman-era archaeological site, a small island near the town and beaches used by loggerhead turtles for laying eggs and nesting shape the landscape. In addition, there is the accessible Playa Isla Plana beach, a route along the seafront promenade and information about Cartagena, the surrounding area and the Region of Murcia.

Coast and nature

The Cueva del Agua in Isla Plana, Cartagena, is a flooded cave with thermal water; its shaft descends to a depth of 26 metres. It is also listed among the active tourism offerings of the Region of Murcia. Off Isla Plana, the sandy seabed provides good conditions for diving. A small island near Isla Plana can be reached on foot from the town and is included in the catalogue of nature parks on the Mediterranean coast for islands and islets.

There is also a special natural environment beneath the water’s surface: one of the best-preserved Posidonia seagrass meadows in the surrounding area is located off Isla Plana. On land, the beaches of Isla Plana are used by loggerhead turtles for laying eggs and nesting. Anyone who finds a nest there should keep their distance, call 112 and not illuminate the nest with any device. Playa Isla Plana beach is accessible to people with disabilities and/or reduced mobility.

History and culture

The Los Tinteros archaeological site from the Roman era covers approximately 15,000 square metres. The Baños de la Marrana thermal baths provide another historical highlight. They were built at the end of the 19th century and first opened to the public in May 1902. Thus, Isla Plana brings together an archaeological site and a thermal history with clearly datable milestones.

Getting around

The Sendero de Iglesia a Iglesia, La Azohía – Isla Plana, is an easy, straightforward one-way hiking route. The trail runs along a seafront promenade through various natural environments and scenic areas. The Isla Plana tourist information point provides information about Cartagena, the surrounding area and the Region of Murcia.

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Further destinations: La Manga Del Mar Menor, Los Belones, Los Urrutias, Islas Menores, Cabo De Palos, Pozo Estrecho, Los Nietos, La Azohía

For the higher-level travel overview: Cartagena.