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Playa Gorguel
3.9★ · 155 Google ratings · Cartagena, Murcia
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Walk
40 m · under a minute
Length
550 m of shoreline
Sand
250 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa Gorguel
Guide
Good to know
Arrive early to avoid crowds in summer
The beach fills with campers during July and August, transforming the atmosphere from peaceful to busy.
Excellent for snorkeling and swimming
Crystal-clear water and visible fish make it popular for snorkeling, with reviewers reporting sightings of dolphins and abundant marine life.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 22 visitors · 2017–2026
High-clearance vehicle required
The dirt track has deep potholes and loose rocks that damage low-slung cars.
Bring water and supplies
No shops operate regularly at the beach, so pack water and food before the long drive in.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
26.2°C · mostly clear
Wind
3 km/h from the NE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:51 PM.
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Playa Gorguel?
40 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa Gorguel have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
