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Las Peñitas
Las Penitas beach
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Las Penitas beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 2th place out of 10 beaches in the Leon region 17.9 km away from its center, the city of Leon. It is one of the beaches of Las Penitas settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Las Penitas beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.
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 Poneloya beach, which has a rating of 7.
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Beach overall scores
Las Penitas beach is located in Leon within Las Penitas, 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
"The beach is absolutely delightful and provides a serene atmosphere for relaxation. It is my sincere wish that the natural beauty of this location remains untouched by the influx of mass tourism and the associated negative impacts such as the presence of noisy quad bikes and litter from disposable beverage containers."
Jasper Landon.
"I had the pleasure of visiting the Pacific Ocean for the first time and was absolutely blown away by the stunning beach. The waves were incredibly powerful, making it the ideal spot for surfing enthusiasts. We visited during the quieter low season in September, which meant we had the beach almost entirely to ourselves and were able to snap some truly amazing photos. Overall,..."
Nico Vasquez
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely delightful and provides a serene atmosphere for relaxation. It is my sincere wish that the natural beauty of this location remains untouched by the influx of mass tourism and the associated negative impacts such as the presence of noisy quad bikes and litter from disposable beverage containers."
Jasper Landon.
"I had the pleasure of visiting the Pacific Ocean for the first time and was absolutely blown away by the stunning beach. The waves were incredibly powerful, making it the ideal spot for surfing enthusiasts. We visited during the quieter low season in September, which meant we had the beach almost entirely to ourselves and were able to snap some truly amazing photos. Overall,..."
Nico Vasquez
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Playa Roca• 4 min walk
- Restaurante SUA - Gr...• 7 min walk
- El puerto del Bucane...• 9 min walk
- Cafe del Mar Comedor• 9 min walk
Transport
- MGA• 96.4km
- Terminal de buses• 19.4km
Localities
- Las Penitas• 460m
- Leon• 17.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Las Penitas beach?
The coastline of Las Penitas beach is covered with gray 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Las Penitas beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Las Penitas beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Activities available on the ground:
- Beach volleyball
Is the Las Penitas beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Las Penitas beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Las Penitas beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Las Penitas beach good for families?
Yes, the Las Penitas beach is good place for families with children. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Las Penitas beach secluded and good for relaxing?
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.
What are the key audiences of Las Penitas beach?
Las Penitas 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 Las Penitas beach?
The bar is located right on the Las Penitas beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Playa Roca is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
How far is the Las Penitas beach from parking?
The Las Penitas 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Las Penitas beach (Leon) 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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