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Matalenas Beach is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 49 beaches in the Cantabria region 3.2 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Cueto settlement, just 1 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 turquoise 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.
Matalenas Beach 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.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa del Sardinero, which has a rating of 8.2.
Matalenas Beach is located in Cantabria within Cueto, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cueto 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Mogro 1.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Barrio Fonegra 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Dueso 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Santona 4.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Sonabia 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Sonabia 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cueto 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Cueto 2.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Barrio El Muelle 2 km
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The Matalenas Beach is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Matalenas Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Matalenas Beach is fully 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 Matalenas Beach for swimming is very positive.
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.
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:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Matalenas Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Barco is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.
There are 620 places to stay in the Matalenas Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Matalenas Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Matalenas 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.
There are 4 attractions near Matalenas Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are MiPlanHoy located in 2.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Matalenas Beach 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.
Matalenas Beach (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.Matalenas Beach (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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Comillas 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Los Llaos 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Prellezo 1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Barrio La Arnia 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue pure water
Mogro 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, White fine sand
La Verga 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Las Cuevas 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light fine pebble
el Poble Nou de Benitatxell Benitachell 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Miraverde 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Pasos Largos 3.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Risco del Paso 1.7 km
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