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Playa de San Julian is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 49 beaches in the Cantabria region 36 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Villanueva 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 straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. 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 San Julian 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.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Sonabia, which has a rating of 8.6.
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Playa de San Julian (Cantabria) is located outside the Villanueva 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 San Julian 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
"The beach is amazing and not too crowded. However, it lacks restroom and shower facilities. The best part is that there is no unpleasant smell of fish or water plants. If you are skilled enough, you can walk across the rocky water to reach a smaller beach where you can sunbathe naked."
Kasparas Zemaitis
"I came across this stunning beach while walking the Camino Del Norte. It was the absolute highlight of my experience and I instantly fell in love with it. I can't imagine a more perfect place to have my wedding, it was that beautiful."
zelara
User reviews
"The beach is amazing and not too crowded. However, it lacks restroom and shower facilities. The best part is that there is no unpleasant smell of fish or water plants. If you are skilled enough, you can walk across the rocky water to reach a smaller beach where you can sunbathe naked."
Kasparas Zemaitis
"I came across this stunning beach while walking the Camino Del Norte. It was the absolute highlight of my experience and I instantly fell in love with it. I can't imagine a more perfect place to have my wedding, it was that beautiful."
zelara
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de San Julian?
The coastline of Playa de San Julian 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.
What are the key activities at Playa de San Julian?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de San Julian, 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 San Julian good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Playa de San Julian does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Playa de San Julian 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Playa de San Julian secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Playa de San Julian 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 San Julian?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de San Julian.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Los Vikingos is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de San Julian?
There are 185 places to stay in the Playa de San Julian area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de San Julian include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Playa de San Julian from parking?
The Playa de San Julian 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de San Julian?
The month with the highest temperature in Playa de San Julian 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 San Julian (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 San Julian (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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