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El Tránsito
La Mona beach
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La Mona beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 11th place out of 10 beaches in the Leon region 44.3 km away from its center, the city of Leon. It is one of the beaches of El Transito settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & rocks cover, 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 not crowded place during the season.
La Mona beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
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 Transit beach, which has a rating of 7.
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La Mona beach (Leon) is located outside the El Transito 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 La Mona 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
"The beach is absolutely stunning, and it's incredibly relaxing to witness the power of nature through the crashing waves and rugged rocks. However, I wouldn't recommend swimming there, especially when the waves are strong, as there are numerous sharp stones that can be dangerous. The waves are forceful enough to sweep you away and potentially cause injuries on the jagged roc..."
Jenna R.
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning, and it's incredibly relaxing to witness the power of nature through the crashing waves and rugged rocks. However, I wouldn't recommend swimming there, especially when the waves are strong, as there are numerous sharp stones that can be dangerous. The waves are forceful enough to sweep you away and potentially cause injuries on the jagged roc..."
Jenna R.
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Pupusas El Tránsito• 22 min walk
- REST ADONAY• 23 min walk
- Olas Clandestinas• 24 min walk
- Surf Coffee• 25 min walk
Attractions
- Olas clandestinas su...• 24 min walk
- Playa Hermosa• 4.1km
- Tecolote beach• 4.9km
Transport
- MGA• 60.1km
- Salinas Grandes• 31.7km
Localities
- El Transito• 1.9km
- Leon• 44.3km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the La Mona beach?
The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at La Mona beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the La Mona beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the La Mona beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.
La Mona beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the La Mona beach for swimming is very positive.
Is the La Mona beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the La Mona beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of La Mona beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on La Mona beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pupusas El Tránsito is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.
How far is the La Mona beach from parking?
The La Mona 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 La Mona beach?
There are 3 attractions near La Mona beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Olas clandestinas surfbreak point located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
La Mona beach (Leon) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.La Mona beach (Leon) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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