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Playa de Fuentes
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Playa de Fuentes is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 27th place out of 49 beaches in the Cantabria region 50.9 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Prellezo settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal blue water and pure bright fine 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Playa de Fuentes coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa De Prellezo, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Playa de Fuentes (Cantabria) is located outside the Prellezo 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 Fuentes 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 beach is truly remarkable. Unfortunately, parking is limited and there are a lot of campers parked on a narrow road. Additionally, there is no Wi-Fi connection. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful break. Unfortunately, there is not much shade at midday. Nevertheless, the beach is spotless and pleasant. Let's do our best to keep it that way!"
Lars Johansson
"This beach is truly remarkable, with its crystal-clear waters. It's not overly crowded, and there are no lifeguards, showers, or toilets. There's also no beach bar, making it the perfect spot to relax and take in the special charm of the area. Unfortunately, parking is quite limited."
Lila Rodriguez Hernandez
User reviews
"This beach is truly remarkable. Unfortunately, parking is limited and there are a lot of campers parked on a narrow road. Additionally, there is no Wi-Fi connection. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful break. Unfortunately, there is not much shade at midday. Nevertheless, the beach is spotless and pleasant. Let's do our best to keep it that way!"
Lars Johansson
"This beach is truly remarkable, with its crystal-clear waters. It's not overly crowded, and there are no lifeguards, showers, or toilets. There's also no beach bar, making it the perfect spot to relax and take in the special charm of the area. Unfortunately, parking is quite limited."
Lila Rodriguez Hernandez
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Chalet Adosado Proa - Parking y jardin con impresionantes vistas a la Ria de San Vicente de la Barqu
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Apartamento Llerandi 2B - Totalmente reformado y con balcon al corazon de San Vicente de la Barquera
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Parrilla• 20 min walk
- Cafeteria el Argumal• 20 min walk
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- Restaurante Boga Bog...• 2.7km
Transport
- SDR• 49.6km
- Terminales de Autobu...• 2.7km
- San Vicente de la Ba...• 3.5km
Localities
- Prellezo• 1.6km
- Santander• 50.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Fuentes?
The Playa de Fuentes is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Playa de Fuentes?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Fuentes, 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 Fuentes good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de Fuentes is partially 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 Playa de Fuentes for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa de Fuentes 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa de Fuentes secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Fuentes?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Fuentes.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Parrilla is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Fuentes?
There are 232 places to stay in the Playa de Fuentes area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Fuentes include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de Fuentes from parking?
The Playa de Fuentes 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Fuentes?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Fuentes is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Playa de Fuentes (Cantabria) 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 Fuentes (Cantabria) 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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