Castillogrande
Castillogrande is a residential neighborhood at the tip of the Bocagrande peninsula, in Cartagena. It has a calm-water beach and a promenade along the bay.
- Hours
- Public space; lifeguards cover the designated areas during the day.
- Price
- Free. Tents and chairs are rented separately; agree on the price first.
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 2 to 4 hours
- Address
- Playa de Castillogrande, Castillogrande, Cartagena
Castillogrande continues on from Bocagrande toward the tip, but it's more residential and quiet. Its beach faces the bay, so the water is usually calm, and there are fewer vendors and more space than in Bocagrande.
On the bay side there's a promenade where people jog, ride bikes, walk the dog or sit and chat. At the tip is the Club Naval, which isn't open to the public, but the sunset view from around it is one of the good ones in the city.
Don't expect turquoise water: it's a city beach. It's good for some time by the sea without leaving Cartagena, especially with kids.
What to see
- Calm-water beach.
- Promenade along the bay.
- Sunset near the Club Naval.
Getting there
- Taxi from the old town, about 15 minutes.
- On foot from Bocagrande, heading toward the tip.
Tips
- Agree on the price of tents, chairs and any service before using it.
- Nothing offered to you on the beach is free: massages, fruit and necklaces all cost money.
- Swim in the areas with lifeguards and away from the breakwaters.
FAQ
What is the Castillogrande beach like?
Calm water, with fewer people and vendors than Bocagrande. It's a city beach, not turquoise water.
Where can I watch the sunset in Castillogrande?
On the promenade, near the tip where the Club Naval is.
On the map
Photos: Dr. Thomas Liptak, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
