Playa de Col贸n is a picturesque beach located in Santiago de la Ribera, in the municipality of San Javier, in the Region of Murcia, Spain. The beach, situated between the Nautical Club of Santiago de la Ribera and the Ciudad del Aire, is known for its fine golden sand and is 1000m long and 30m wide. It was created during a period of beach regeneration in the late 20th century, which significantly altered the landscape of the area and the Mar Menor.
The beach is known for its quiet and clean environment, making it a popular spot for both locals and visitors. Despite its artificial origins, the beach maintains a natural feel with fairly clean water and a typical fauna of the area. However, the water is known to contain mud and seaweed, which can make swimming challenging, though the warm water is perfect for paddling and sitting in.
Playa de Col贸n has numerous access points, including stairs and ramps for people with disabilities. The beach is one of the busiest in Santiago de la Ribera during the tourist season, yet it is not overrun with tourists, maintaining a predominantly local crowd.
The beach offers a variety of amenities, including a nautical school for sailing, windsurfing, and canoeing. There are also boat rentals, sunbed and umbrella rentals, foot showers, toilets, parking, shaded areas for people with disabilities, amphibious chairs, ramps, and lifeguard services. Along the beach, there is a pleasant promenade which is a popular spot for evening walks and is lined with several bars.
Playa de Col贸n amenities include parking, toilet, shower and loungers.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
Best restaurants near Playa de Col贸n include Juke Box Cafe Bar, Bar Siete Sabores, Snackcar Comidas Marijur, Restaurante del Casino de Oficiales Ruiz de Alda, Restaurante Trabuco, New Ribera Restaurant Indian Kebab Pizza and Massies Bar Lo Pagan.
Visitor reviews highlight the cleanliness and tranquility of the beach as its most appreciated features, with many enjoying the warm water for paddling and sitting in. The beach's promenade is also a popular spot for evening walks. However, visitors express dissatisfaction with the muddy and seaweedy water, which makes swimming difficult.
Latitude: 37.8054905 / Longitude: -0.79898
Playa de Col贸n is located in Murcia. The following map of Playa de Col贸n shows the exact location.
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