María Grande

Escondida Beach

Good for Relax

8.1

/ 10 Very good

#4 out of 14
in Colon

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Historical

+29 ^oC +26 ^oC

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+29 ^oC

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Good

7/10

Cleanliness

Good

6.5/10

Amenities

Very good

7.7/10

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User reviews

"The beach is an incredible destination for spending a weekend with your family or friends."

Kara Fordham

"The beach has an amazing location, with crystal-clear Caribbean water and pristine white sand from the Bahamas. It's incredibly relaxing and has everything you could possibly need, all within the confines of a stunning resort. I highly recommend it!"

Lila Anderson

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"The beach is an incredible destination for spending a weekend with your family or friends."

Kara Fordham

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General features

ownership
- Paid access only
- Private beach resort
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Width - narrow
- Length - very long, more than 1 km

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- One resort occupies the beach

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Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

ONX• 13.7km
Calle 14 Colon• 16.8km
Atlantic Passenger S...• 16.9km

Localities

Maria Chiquita• 2.7km
Colon• 16.3km

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

The coastline of Escondida Beach is covered with snow-white 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 Escondida Beach?

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

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

Snorkeling

Is the Escondida 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.

Escondida Beach is fully 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 Escondida Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Escondida Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is completely occupied by a resort area with a paid entrance, which has all the infrastructure. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Escondida Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

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 Escondida Beach?

The bar is located right on the Escondida Beach.

How far is the Escondida Beach from parking?

The Escondida 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 Escondida Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Escondida Beach is April. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 30°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 28°C and water 28°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Escondida Beach (Colon) 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.