Playa de Portús, Mediterranean beach in Cartagena, Spain.
Playa de Portús is a Mediterranean beach stretching approximately 350 meters along the Cartagena coastline with a sandy and gravelly surface. It averages around 16 meters wide and offers a mix of textures underfoot as you walk along the shore.
Playa de Portús lies in the Portús cove on the Mediterranean coast of the Region of Murcia, about 400 km southeast of Madrid. The surrounding land is arid, with rainfall of only around 300 mm a year, mostly in autumn, and average temperatures ranging from 12 °C in January to 29 °C in July.
The beach takes its name from the Portús cove in Cartagena's Mediterranean coast. Bathers use the public pebble section, while Cala Morena, at one end, adjoins a naturist campsite and is used by nudists. The two sections are separated by a low rocky point, so each keeps its own crowd and customs.
The beach has wooden walkways, adapted toilets, and designated parking for visitors with reduced mobility. These facilities make access easier, though conditions can vary with weather and the season.
The beach divides into two distinct areas: a public pebble section and Cala Morena, which connects to a naturist campsite. This separation gives the place different character in each area.
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