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Rijana Beach
Playa la Rijana
Good for Relax
About
Rijana 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 55.8 km away from its center, the city of Granada. It is one of the beaches of Calahonda settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a small bay with crystal blue water and gray 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.
Rijana Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
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 Guainos beach, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Beach overall scores
Rijana Beach (Granada) is located outside the Calahonda 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 Rijana Beach 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
"A great spot to spend the night, although it can get quite crowded during the day. There is a small bar/restaurant/chiringuito with a fantastic view of the bay."
Regina Kiefer
"A hidden gem, with its stunning, rugged scenery. It's the perfect spot for a picnic, so don't forget to bring your own food and drinks. Parking is easily accessible at the top of the beach, but be sure to lock away any valuables out of sight."
Samuel Bancroft
User reviews
"A great spot to spend the night, although it can get quite crowded during the day. There is a small bar/restaurant/chiringuito with a fantastic view of the bay."
Regina Kiefer
"A hidden gem, with its stunning, rugged scenery. It's the perfect spot for a picnic, so don't forget to bring your own food and drinks. Parking is easily accessible at the top of the beach, but be sure to lock away any valuables out of sight."
Samuel Bancroft
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Rijana Beach?
The Rijana Beach is covered with gray small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.
What are the key activities at Rijana Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Rijana Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Rijana Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Rijana 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 Rijana Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Rijana 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is sharp.
Is the Rijana Beach 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 Rijana Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Rijana Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Embarcadero de Calahonda is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Rijana Beach?
There are 108 places to stay in the Rijana Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Rijana Beach include:
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How far is the Rijana Beach from parking?
The Rijana 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 Rijana Beach?
There are 1 attractions near Rijana Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Mirador Castell de Ferro located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Rijana Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Rijana 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?
Rijana Beach (Granada) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Rijana Beach (Granada) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Rijana Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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