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Guainos beach
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About
Guainos beach is located on the Alboran Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 20th place out of 33 beaches in the Granada region 56.1 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of Calahonda settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious bay with blue water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.
Guainos beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
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.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa la Conejita, which has a rating of 6.7.
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3.6
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Beach overall scores
Guainos beach is located in Granada within Calahonda, 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.
User reviews
"This beach is a stunning spot for swimming and snorkeling in its crystal clear waters. Since it's a pebble beach, it's recommended to wear beach shoes for a more comfortable experience."
Evan O'Sullivan
User reviews
"This beach is a stunning spot for swimming and snorkeling in its crystal clear waters. Since it's a pebble beach, it's recommended to wear beach shoes for a more comfortable experience."
Evan O'Sullivan
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Chiringuito Calahond...• 1 min walk
- Taberna El Ancla• 3 min walk
- Chiringuito El Rebal...• 3 min walk
- Restaurante El Conju...• 3 min walk
Transport
- GRX• 63.1km
- Calahonda• 4 min walk
- Fiñana• 74.3km
Localities
- Calahonda• 320m
- Granada• 56.1km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Guainos beach?
The Guainos beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Guainos beach?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Guainos beach has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Guainos beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Guainos beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Guainos beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Guainos beach 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Guainos beach secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Guainos beach?
The bar is located right on the Guainos beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Calahonda is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Guainos beach?
There are 135 places to stay in the Guainos beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Guainos beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Guainos beach from parking?
The Guainos 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 Guainos beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Guainos beach is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 24°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Guainos beach (Granada) 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.
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