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Playa Blanka
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Playa Blanca
About
Playa Blanca is located on the Strait of Gibraltar (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 11th place out of 68 beaches in the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region 9 km away from its center, the city of Tangier. It is one of the beaches of Al-Manar settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Playa Blanca coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Plage Sidi Kankouche, which has a rating of 7.8.
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Playa Blanca is located in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima within Al-Manar, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"This beach is a fantastic spot to relax and take a dip in the water. The warm temperature of the water is quite enjoyable. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand."
Carlovecchi Gionni
"Crystal-clear waters and is complemented by the soft, golden sand that is perfect for lounging and sunbathing."
Jaxon Witt
User reviews
"This beach is a fantastic spot to relax and take a dip in the water. The warm temperature of the water is quite enjoyable. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand."
Carlovecchi Gionni
"Crystal-clear waters and is complemented by the soft, golden sand that is perfect for lounging and sunbathing."
Jaxon Witt
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Tangier 2.4 km
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Tangier 0.7 km
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Betis 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Molino Carrizales 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Allyene 6.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
M'Diq 5.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
M'Diq 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Al-Manar 3.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Beni Mejmel 7.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Ksar Sghir 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Mediouna 2.8 km
What to do in Playa Blanca? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Playa Blanca is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Café Playa Blanca• 2 min walk
- Café Sunset• 4 min walk
- مقهى بلانكا• 4 min walk
- Talaa lakraa• 17 min walk
Attractions
- Playa blanca• 2 min walk
- Lighthouse Cap Malab...• 2.5km
- شاطئ مريسات• 3.7km
- ضريح سيدي ادريس مدشر...• 4.2km
Transport
- TNG• 20.6km
- 2Eme Station• 10km
- Tanger Ville Railway...• 8.2km
Localities
- Al-Manar• 2.1km
- Tangier• 9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa Blanca?
The Playa Blanca is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa Blanca?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Playa Blanca is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Surfing
Is the Playa Blanca good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Playa Blanca does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa Blanca for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa Blanca good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa Blanca secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa Blanca?
The bar is located right on the Playa Blanca.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café Playa Blanca is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa Blanca?
There are 1028 places to stay in the Playa Blanca area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa Blanca include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa Blanca from parking?
The Playa Blanca has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa Blanca?
There are 4 attractions near Playa Blanca that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa blanca located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa Blanca?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa Blanca is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa Blanca (Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
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