San Lorenzo

Ocotal Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ocotal Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ocotal Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar el Ranchito is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

Playa Ocotal

Good for Relax

7.4

/ 10 Good

#18 out of 29
in Rivas

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About

Ocotal Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 18th place out of 29 beaches in the Rivas region 17.9 km away from its center, the city of Rivas. It is one of the beaches of Brito settlement, just 7.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and bright 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 not crowded place during the season.

Ocotal Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. .

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.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Maderas, which has a rating of 7.8.

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Historical

+33 ^oC +27 ^oC

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Brito, Rivas,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Tolerable

4.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Frustrating

3.5/10

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Ocotal Beach is located in Rivas within Brito, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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.

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Bar el Ranchito• 17 min walk
Juanita's Kitchen• 19 min walk
ubuntu beach club• 20 min walk
Maderas Sunset Bar• 2.3km

Attractions

Horse tours Cascante• 3.2km

Transport

JAP• 40.3km
Sorbeterias La Termi...• 17.9km

Localities

Brito• 7.7km
Rivas• 17.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Ocotal Beach?

The coastline of Ocotal Beach is covered with 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Ocotal Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Ocotal Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Ocotal 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.

Ocotal Beach is partially protected from waves. 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 Ocotal Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Ocotal 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Ocotal Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Ocotal Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Ocotal Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Ocotal Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar el Ranchito is the closest place located 1300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Ocotal Beach from parking?

The Ocotal 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 Ocotal Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Ocotal Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Horse tours Cascante located in 3.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Ocotal Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Ocotal Beach is April. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in May, the average value is 29°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 28°C and water 27°C. See more details in weather section.