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Cala Cortina, Cartagena: the Mediterranean's natural pool

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One hour fifteen from Vera Playa, Cala Cortina is the best-preserved urban cove on the Murcia coast. Turquoise water, fine sand and sun lounger hire. In July you need to arrive before 9am to park without circling; by mid-morning it is full.

The month in numbers. In July, highs hover around 31°C and lows around 22°C (indicative historical average for the Almería coast).

Written by Alex and Fran, who have run the three Hestía apartments in Vera Playa since 2016.

Three homes in Vera Playa, run by us

Book direct with Alex and Fran: no platform commissions and a human reply within 2 hours, from 9:00 to 22:00. Pets welcome in all three, with prior request.

Hestía MarCorner terrace, 300–400 m from the beach Hestía ThalassaPenthouse with panoramic views and shared spa Hestía SalinasThe largest, with large gardens

Cala Cortina, Cartagena: the Mediterranean's natural pool

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Three homes in Vera Playa, run by us