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Sopelana Beach is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 18 beaches in the Biscay region 27.6 km away from its center, the city of Guernica. It is one of the beaches of Bareno settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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.
Sopelana Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. There are also some surf spots.
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 Atxabiribil Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.
Sopelana Beach is located in Biscay within Bareno, 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, Picturesque, Easy access
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Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Bakio 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Bermeo 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Sonabia 1.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Sonabia 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Lastarri 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Santona 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Dueso 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Bareno 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Bareno 2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
La Sequilla 3.3 km
What to do in Sopelana Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Sopelana Beach is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
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The coastline of Sopelana Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sopelana Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Sopelana Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
The waves in the Sopelana Beach are usually strong.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Sopelana Beach for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Sopelana Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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:
Sopelana Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Sopelana Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Triangu is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
There are 248 places to stay in the Sopelana Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Sopelana Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Sopelana Beach 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.
There are 3 attractions near Sopelana Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barrikako hondartza located in 3.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Sopelana Beach 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.
Sopelana Beach (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.Sopelana Beach (Biscay) 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
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
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Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Zarautz 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Hondarribia 2 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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Playa de Tauro 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Port de Pollenca 5.4 km
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