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Playa de Sotogrande
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About
Playa de Sotogrande is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 65th place out of 74 beaches in the Cádiz region 94.8 km away from its center, the city of Cadiz. It is one of the beaches of Guadiaro settlement, just 4.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long lasting coastline with and gray sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Playa de Sotogrande coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .
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.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Torreguadiaro, which has a rating of 7.6.
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Playa de Sotogrande (Cádiz) region (Costa del Sol sub-region) is located outside the Guadiaro 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 Playa de Sotogrande 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
"This spot is great! It's easy to access and has everything you need for a perfect day at the beach."
Irina Stanislavova
"That place has nice gray sand, however, some parts may not be very clean due to the sewage plant nearby."
Akiya
User reviews
"This spot is great! It's easy to access and has everything you need for a perfect day at the beach."
Irina Stanislavova
"That place has nice gray sand, however, some parts may not be very clean due to the sewage plant nearby."
Akiya
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Bunker Beach Club• 16 min walk
- Trocadero Sotogrande...• 19 min walk
- Sal Verde Arena Bar• 2.6km
- Beach Club Sotogrand...• 2.6km
Attractions
- Pura Vida Catamarán• 23 min walk
- Faro Punta Carbonera• 29 min walk
- Playa Torreguadiaro• 4.3km
- Artemy• 4.4km
Transport
- GIB• 13.5km
- Pueblo Nuevo Guadiar...• 3.6km
- Estación de tren Alm...• 12.8km
Localities
- Guadiaro• 4.4km
- Cadiz• 94.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Sotogrande?
The coastline of Playa de Sotogrande is covered with gray sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
What are the key activities at Playa de Sotogrande?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Sotogrande, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Playa de Sotogrande good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Sotogrande does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Playa de Sotogrande good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. 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 gentle.
Is the Playa de Sotogrande secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Sotogrande?
The bar is located right on the Playa de Sotogrande.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bunker Beach Club is the closest place located 1200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Sotogrande?
There are 738 places to stay in the Playa de Sotogrande area.
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How far is the Playa de Sotogrande from parking?
The Playa de Sotogrande 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 Playa de Sotogrande?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de Sotogrande that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pura Vida Catamarán located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Sotogrande?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Sotogrande is August. Its average value reaches 26°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 16°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de Sotogrande (Cadiz) 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.Playa de Sotogrande (Cadiz) 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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