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Playa de Somocuevas
Naturist beach
About
Playa de Somocuevas is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 12th place out of 49 beaches in the Cantabria region 10.9 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Liencres settlement, just 1.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay 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 partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Playa de Somocuevas 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de San Juan, which has a rating of 8.
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+14
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+13
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Beach overall scores
Playa de Somocuevas is located in Cantabria within Liencres, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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 spot is simply the best! It has everything you could want in a beach: stunning scenery, crystal clear waters, and plenty of activities. Plus, it's easily accessible, making it a great option for a fun and relaxing day out."
Rafaela Ochoa Martinez
"Great for nudists. Initially, there was a bit of algae, but the tide washed it away quickly. You can also go around the dunes or rocks for a more secluded part of the beach."
Pauline
User reviews
"This spot is simply the best! It has everything you could want in a beach: stunning scenery, crystal clear waters, and plenty of activities. Plus, it's easily accessible, making it a great option for a fun and relaxing day out."
Rafaela Ochoa Martinez
"Great for nudists. Initially, there was a bit of algae, but the tide washed it away quickly. You can also go around the dunes or rocks for a more secluded part of the beach."
Pauline
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Mesón del Labrador....• 21 min walk
- Restaurante Casona d...• 21 min walk
- Pub Amarillo Limón• 21 min walk
- Burdo Restobar• 21 min walk
Transport
- SDR• 11.1km
- S.C.Bezana St.Cruz D...• 2.6km
- Estación de tren Fev...• 4.2km
Localities
- Liencres• 1.7km
- Santander• 10.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Somocuevas?
The Playa de Somocuevas 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 Somocuevas?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Somocuevas, 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 Somocuevas 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 Somocuevas is fully protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Playa de Somocuevas for swimming is very positive.
Is the Playa de Somocuevas 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 Somocuevas secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Playa de Somocuevas?
Playa de Somocuevas can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Somocuevas?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Somocuevas.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Mesón del Labrador. Restaurante Liencres is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Somocuevas?
There are 576 places to stay in the Playa de Somocuevas area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Somocuevas include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de Somocuevas from parking?
The Playa de Somocuevas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Somocuevas?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Somocuevas 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 Somocuevas (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 Somocuevas (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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