Beaches in Cartagena: where to swim today?
1 beach in 1 municipality. 1 with a Blue Flag 2026-2027.
All beaches in Cartagena
Bathing water: Out of season, latest analysis on 14/09/2026
Levante beach (Cabo de Palos) is a semi-urban beach in Cartagena, located in Cabo de Palos, a peninsula about 400 metres wide.
Getting to know the sea in Cartagena
- Wind
Winds here have names: levante (from the east) and poniente (from the west).
Each beach page uses these names when they blow, and they count in the verdict like any other wind. Each name links to its definition.
- Tide
In the Mediterranean the tide varies by only a few centimetres, so we do not mark high or low tide.
- Bathing water
Out of season: 1
Latest analysis at each beach: 14/09/2026.
It is a periodic analysis, not today's water. The detail and the source are on each beach page.
Verdict for today only; each beach's page has the reasons and sources. It does not replace the instructions of the authorities at the beach.
Frequently asked questions
Which beaches in Cartagena can I check today?
We cover 1 beach in Cartagena, checked one by one: Playa de Levante (Cabo de Palos). Its page has today's verdict and the reasons.
How do I know if I can swim at beaches in Cartagena today?
Each beach's page gives you today's verdict: we combine AEMET warnings, the latest water analysis from the Ministry of Health and the weather and sea forecast. A red warning is enough for us not to recommend a beach. At the beach, always follow the lifeguards' instructions.
Which beaches in Cartagena have a Blue Flag?
Playa de Levante (Cabo de Palos): Blue Flag 2026-2027, according to ADEAC. It is a seasonal award and says nothing about how the beach is today.