Las Palmeras

Palmar Beach

Kids friendly

7.3

/ 10 Good

#6 out of 15
in Panama Oeste

About

Palmar Beach is located on the Pacific ocean and it is in the 6th place out of 15 beaches in the Panama Oeste region 50.1 km away from its center, the city of La Chorrera. It is one of the beaches of San Carlos settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious 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.

Palmar 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. 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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ensenada Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +27 ^oC

Air temperature

8 M/S

Wind

+28 ^oC

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

San Carlos, Panama Oeste,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

2.9/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Good

6.7/10

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Palmar Beach is located in Panama Oeste within San Carlos, 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 has gray sand, but aside from that, it's a really pleasant spot - clean, tranquil, and perfect for a relaxing day out."

Eliza H. B.

"The beach is a pleasant location that warrants a visit. It is highly recommended that you bring an umbrella with you to provide shade and protection from the sun's rays."

Aurelio Zuniga

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Photo of Palmar Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Palmar Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Palmar Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Palmar Beach and the settlement

Photo of Palmar Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Palmar Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

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User reviews

"The beach has gray sand, but aside from that, it's a really pleasant spot - clean, tranquil, and perfect for a relaxing day out."

Eliza H. B.

"The beach is a pleasant location that warrants a visit. It is highly recommended that you bring an umbrella with you to provide shade and protection from the sun's rays."

Aurelio Zuniga

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
occupancy
- Crowded in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Gray sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

Activities

- Good for Surfing

Audience

Natural features

- Cliffs

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What to do in Palmar 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 Palmar 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!

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

BLB• 63.3km
COOSVETRAS• 84.6km
Atlantic Passenger S...• 98km

Localities

San Carlos• 790m
La Chorrera• 50.1km

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7.3/10 Good

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

The coastline of Palmar 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 Palmar Beach?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Palmar Beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Palmar Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Surfing

Is the Palmar 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.

The waves in the Palmar Beach are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Palmar Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Palmar Beach good for families?

Yes, the Palmar 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 Palmar 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Palmar Beach?

Palmar 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 Palmar Beach?

The bar is located right on the Palmar Beach.

How far is the Palmar Beach from parking?

The Palmar 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.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Palmar Beach is March. Its average value reaches 32°C. The warmest sea is in June, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is November with air temperature 29°C and water 29°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Palmar Beach (Panama Oeste) 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.