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Gaviotas beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 5th place out of 26 beaches in the Sinaloa region 197.3 km away from its center, the city of Culiacan. It is one of the beaches of Mazatlan settlement, just 3.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline 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, families with children, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
A significant part of the beach has a restricted access. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets, sea pool. 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, sea kayaking. 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.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cerritos beach, which has a rating of 8.1.
Gaviotas beach is located in Sinaloa within Mazatlan, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mazatlan 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mazatlan 6.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Mazatlan 7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Mazatlan 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
El Habal 9.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Isla de la Piedra (Stone Island) 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
El Habal 9.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Barron 3.4 km
What to do in Gaviotas beach? 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 Gaviotas beach 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!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Gaviotas beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Gaviotas beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Gaviotas beach 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Gaviotas beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Gaviotas beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
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.
Gaviotas beach 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 Gaviotas beach for swimming is positive.
Yes, the Gaviotas beach is good place for families with children. This is partly a hotel beach, part of the territory belongs to the hotel, and the rest of the beach is open to everyone. Only hotel guests have access to the entire infrastructure. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
Gaviotas beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Gaviotas beach.
There are 986 places to stay in the Gaviotas beach area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Gaviotas 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.
The month with the highest temperature in Gaviotas beach is August. Its average value reaches 30°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 24°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.
Gaviotas beach (Sinaloa) 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
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