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Playa de Barrika
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About
Playa de Barrika is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 18th place out of 18 beaches in the Biscay region 26 km away from its center, the city of Guernica. It is one of the beaches of Barrika settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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 Barrika coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .
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.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Sopelana, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Beach overall scores
Playa de Barrika (Biscay) is located outside the Barrika 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 Barrika 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
"1. It's best to arrive early, before 4:00 p.m., as finding parking can be difficult later on.
2. Even if you arrive early, the beach is still beautiful, despite the tide leaving little sandy space.
3. It's a clothing-optional beach where bathing suits and nudity coexist.
4. This beach is perfect for spending the night in your car or camper van in the parking lot, with a near..."
Soren J. Al-Farouq
"It's a lovely spot to spend the day. I suggest arriving early to secure a parking spot. The nearby bars are quite pricey."
Nerissa Delgado
User reviews
"1. It's best to arrive early, before 4:00 p.m., as finding parking can be difficult later on.
2. Even if you arrive early, the beach is still beautiful, despite the tide leaving little sandy space.
3. It's a clothing-optional beach where bathing suits and nudity coexist.
4. This beach is perfect for spending the night in your car or camper van in the parking lot, with a near..."
Soren J. Al-Farouq
"It's a lovely spot to spend the day. I suggest arriving early to secure a parking spot. The nearby bars are quite pricey."
Nerissa Delgado
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Localities
- Barrika• 950m
- Guernica• 26km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Barrika?
The Playa de Barrika is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Playa de Barrika?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Barrika, 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 Barrika good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
The waves in the Playa de Barrika are usually strong. 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 Barrika for swimming is positive.
Is the Playa de Barrika 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Playa de Barrika secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Playa de Barrika is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Barrika?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Barrika.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Golfo Norte is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Barrika?
There are 190 places to stay in the Playa de Barrika area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Barrika include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de Barrika from parking?
The Playa de Barrika 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Barrika?
There are 4 attractions near Playa de Barrika that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Vistas desde Barrika located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Barrika?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Barrika is August. Its average value reaches 22°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 Barrika (Biscay) 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 Playa de Barrika (Biscay) 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 Playa de Barrika 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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