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Las Amoladeras

★★★★★5,0· 4 reviews on this website Cabo de Palos · km 0
Path between trees and ropes in Las AmoladerasPlain of dry scrub with the buildings of La Manga in the backgroundAerial view of Las Amoladeras next to the road and the seaBeach with waves and a kitesurfer at Las AmoladerasBeach and dunes of Las Amoladeras with the buildings of La Manga in the background

Protected dunes and fine sand at the entrance to La Manga

Las Amoladeras is a protected natural area at the entrance to La Manga del Mar Menor, between the last houses of Cabo de Palos and the first buildings of La Manga, in the municipality of Cartagena. It preserves one of the few dune systems left on the strip and a beach open to the Mediterráneo with very little building around it.

The beach

It is a fine-sand beach open to the Mediterráneo.

Dunes and vegetation

Unlike the rest of La Manga, this area preserves its sandy landscape and dunes, with plants adapted to the dry climate of south-east Spain. They include dune juniper, a threatened species in the Region of Murcia. The site forms part of the Paisaje Protegido de Espacios Abiertos e Islas del Mar Menor, so visitors should keep to the paths and avoid treading on vegetation.

Five thousand years of history

Las Amoladeras is also a Site of Cultural Interest. An Eneolithic settlement from about 5.000 years ago was excavated on its land, with remains of round dwellings and hand mills. A wreck from the late 1st century BC, carrying mostly lead, was also found off the shore and studied by the ARQVA museum in Cartagena.

Getting here

It is at the start of the Gran Vía, coming from Cabo de Palos. Parking is on the street. To compare it with other beaches, see the beaches of La Manga.

What's on offer

Services

  • Visit independently
  • Public access

Setting

  • Sea views

Frequently asked questions

Where is Las Amoladeras beach?

At the entrance to La Manga del Mar Menor, between Cabo de Palos and the first buildings on Gran Vía, in the municipality of Cartagena.

How do I get to Las Amoladeras beach?

Via the start of the Gran Vía in La Manga. Parking is on the street.

Why is it a protected area?

For its dunes and vegetation, such as dune juniper, and its designation as a Bien de Interés Cultural (a protected cultural heritage site) thanks to a Copper Age settlement.

Reviews

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  • G Gonzalo26 May 2025 ★★★★★

    The interpretation centre and the Calblanque surroundings are spectacular. Great for a family visit

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  • L Lourdes31 December 2024 ★★★★★

    Seeing the wild beach is a spectacular sight.

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  • C Concepción29 December 2024 ★★★★★

    A swim at sunrise is SPECTACULAR

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  • H Helga14 September 2024 ★★★★★

    Beautiful natural area, great for walking and learning about the local nature. Lovely spot

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