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Coolbay beach is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 11th place out of 23 beaches in the Catanzaro region 35.5 km away from its center, the city of Catanzaro. It is one of the beaches of Mortilla settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a long lasting coastline with blue water and gray 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, families with children, seniors, partygoers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Despite the fact that a significant part of the beach is occupied by resorts, there is still a fairly large area with free access. The beach facilities are only available to visitors of resort area. Their list includes, loungers and 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia Cafarone, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Beach overall scores
Coolbay beach (Catanzaro) is located outside the Mortilla settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Coolbay beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"This beach is a great spot to chill with your buddies, and it's easily accessible too."
Dabral Mukeshwar
"That place is awesome! They have excellent food service, great music, and a fully stocked bar. Plus, it's easily accessible."
Bruno Motta Silva
User reviews
"This beach is a great spot to chill with your buddies, and it's easily accessible too."
Dabral Mukeshwar
"That place is awesome! They have excellent food service, great music, and a fully stocked bar. Plus, it's easily accessible."
Bruno Motta Silva
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12.6km
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Located at nearest locality
Mortilla
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12.4km from center
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Coolbay beach?
The coastline of Coolbay beach is covered with gray sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Coolbay beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Coolbay beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Coolbay beach 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.
The waves in the Coolbay beach are usually strong.
So the overall recommendation of the Coolbay beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Coolbay beach good for families?
Yes, the Coolbay beach is good place for families with children. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Coolbay beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
What are the key audiences of Coolbay beach?
Coolbay beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Families with children
- Senior people
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Coolbay beach?
The bar is located right on the Coolbay beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sunset Trattoria di Mare is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Coolbay beach?
There are 182 places to stay in the Coolbay beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Coolbay beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Coolbay beach from parking?
The Coolbay beach 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 Coolbay beach?
There are 4 attractions near Coolbay beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Torre di Santa Caterina (o dei Cavalieri di Malta) located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Coolbay beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Coolbay beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Coolbay beach (Catanzaro) 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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