Holiday apartment in Playa Honda: beach, water and culture

Playa Honda is a semi-urban beach on the Mar Menor. You can reach Playa Honda on foot, by car or by boat. The coastal connection is not limited to the bathing area: an ecological walking trail, other beaches, viewpoints, water sports activities and museums are among the specific destinations in Playa Honda and its surroundings.

Accessible bathing at the beach

Playa Honda has an accessible bathing area with supervised bathing. The highest classification, “punto accesible”, applies to beach accessibility. The facilities include adapted paths, accessible changing rooms and toilets, as well as accessible outdoor showers. The supervised bathing service directly complements these structural facilities at the beach. This combination places a clear focus on the practical use of the beach area on the Mar Menor.

Walking trail, beaches and viewpoints

An ecological walking trail connects Playa Honda with Villas Caravaning. As an ecological walking trail, it provides a distinct focus for movement alongside the beach. In the immediate surroundings of Playa Honda are the Mirador De Playa Larga viewpoint, Playa Paraiso beach, Playa del Barco Perdido beach, Playa de Levante beach and Playa del Descargador beach. The Mirador Parque Minero de La Unión viewpoint is located in the surroundings of Playa Honda.

Water sports and activities

KSurf La Manga offers kayaking, kitesurfing and windsurfing in Playa Honda. The activities also include hiking and light sailing. The provider is located at Playa del Camping Caravanning in Playa Honda, Cartagena. Kayaking, kitesurfing and windsurfing make up three water sports, while hiking and light sailing complement them with activity on land and another activity on the water.

Museums and an announced local festival programme

The Mina Agrupa Vicenta Museum is located in the surroundings of Playa Honda; the Museo Minero is also nearby. Both museums complement the beach and water activities with cultural destinations away from the beach. A local festival programme was announced for Playa Honda from 2 August to 29 August. The period falls entirely within August and is clearly defined. The cultural references therefore comprise two museums in the surroundings and an announced programme with fixed August dates.

For those interested in culture, the two museums and the announced programme stand alongside the coastal and activity-based offerings. Anyone wishing to combine a day at the beach with further impressions can choose between the ecological trail, the surrounding beaches, viewpoints and museums. The change between accessible bathing, activities at KSurf and cultural destinations keeps Playa Honda’s themes clearly distinct.

Other places for planning your trip

Los Urrutias, Los Nietos, Cabo De Palos, Pozo Estrecho, Los Belones, La Azohía, La Manga Del Mar Menor, Isla Plana

For the overarching travel overview: Cartagena.