Puerto de Mar de Cristal
marina · Mar Menor · Costa Blanca and Murcia
Puerto de Mar de Cristal is a marina on the coast of Costa Blanca and Murcia.
The nearest settlement is Islas Menores.
Also known as Playa de Mar de Cristal.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, east and north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 2.8 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to north-north-east (0°–12°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 3.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Protected area and seagrass
Puerto de Mar de Cristal lies in the protected area Zona de Especial Protección para las Aves Mar Menor: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Within reach:
- Islas Menores: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Supermarket (market) 340 m away
- Bus (Mar de Cristal) 550 m away
- Parking 380 m away
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Puerto Islas Menores, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Playa Alíseos, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Playa Honda, 0.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Puerto Islas Menores, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Playa Honda cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Isla del Ciervo cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Playa Alíseos cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Cala del Pino cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Puerto Islas Menores marina · 0.3 NM by sea
- Club Náutico Dos Mares marina · 0.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Costa Blanca and Murcia by wind
More places – Mar Menor
Questions
Is Puerto de Mar de Cristal sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Puerto Islas Menores, 0.3 NM by sea.
Is Puerto de Mar de Cristal sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Puerto de Mar de Cristal?
Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Puerto de Mar de Cristal?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.