Villas in Los Urrutias
Los Urrutias suits families wanting a quiet, small Mar Menor village with a marina and grey-sand beaches. The homes are close together and most have a pool; check each listing. The lagoon here has suffered algae blooms and fish deaths, so the sea is not the main draw.
- Villas
- 5
- From, per week
- £469
About Los Urrutias
Los Urrutias is a village of about 1,150 people on the western edge of the Mar Menor, part of the municipality of Cartagena. It takes its name from its first inhabitants, of Basque origin: military men named Urrutia settled here after the Carlist Wars. The shore is a row of grey-sand beaches split up by stone jetties, with a marina, a couple of hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Evenings mean the village restaurants and the marina, and the village has grown through property investment since the early 2000s. El Carmolí hill nearby is an old volcano, and the protected Lo Poyo salt marsh lies between the village and Los Nietos. Winters are mild and summers are hot.
Is Los Urrutias right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting a quiet village base with a pool
- Not for you if
- You want clean open-sea swimming or a lively evening scene.
Near Los Urrutias
Cartagena
The city whose municipality includes Los Urrutias, about 18 km away and around 17 minutes by car.
Torre del Negro
A two-storey watchtower built under Felipe II, once called the Torre de Arráez, standing about 14 metres tall near the village.
Saladar de Lo Poyo
A protected salt marsh between Los Urrutias and Los Nietos, protected as a natural park and a contrast to the built-up shore.
Getting to Los Urrutias
Murcia's international airport is the nearest, about 32 minutes by car. Plan on a hire car: Cartagena, the city the village belongs to, is about 18 km away, around 17 minutes by road.
When to go to Los Urrutias
The summer programme of activities runs from 1 July to 31 August. The Virgen del Carmen fiesta on 16 July includes a procession by boat along the shore, and another patron-saint procession follows on 15 August. Winters are mild, and the Three Kings arrive by boat with presents for children.
Villas in Los Urrutias
Adelfas I – 17
Los Urrutias, Costa Cálida, Spain
2
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£67
per night
Olivos 3
Los Urrutias, Costa Cálida, Spain
6
3
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£71
per night
ALERCES I - 9
Los Urrutias, Costa Cálida, Spain
6
3
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+10 more
from£72
per nightLos Urrutias villa holidays: questions answered
Is the beach at Los Urrutias sandy?
Yes, the beaches are grey sand, separated by stone jetties. Water quality in the lagoon varies, so check local notices before you swim.
Can you swim in the Mar Menor at Los Urrutias?
You can, but the lagoon has suffered algae blooms and oxygen loss that killed fish, so check local water notices first. A private pool is the safer bet, and most homes here have one; check each listing.
Is Los Urrutias quiet?
Largely, yes. Around 1,150 people live here, evenings centre on a few restaurants and the marina, and the summer programme of events runs through July and August.
How far is Los Urrutias from Cartagena?
About 18 km, roughly a 17-minute drive, which puts the city within easy reach for a half-day trip from the village.
Nearby towns to Los Urrutias
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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