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Menakoz hondartza
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Menakoz hondartza is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 7th place out of 18 beaches in the Biscay region 26.5 km away from its center, the city of Guernica. It is one of the beaches of Manene settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear 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 partially crowded during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.
Menakoz hondartza coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
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
Menakoz hondartza (Biscay) is located outside the Manene 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 Menakoz hondartza 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
"Nice little wild rocky beach. It's a bit difficult to access, but totally worth the hike."
Ugaitz Etxebarria
"Super nice, chill beach. Calm, not touristic. Very refreshing because of the rocks in the water!"
Adriaan Bauwens
User reviews
"Nice little wild rocky beach. It's a bit difficult to access, but totally worth the hike."
Ugaitz Etxebarria
"Super nice, chill beach. Calm, not touristic. Very refreshing because of the rocks in the water!"
Adriaan Bauwens
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What to do in Menakoz hondartza? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Menakoz hondartza, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Sopelmar Club Social• 6 min walk
- Cervecera Sopela• 9 min walk
- Solito Restaurant• 10 min walk
- El Peñón de Sopelana• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Barrikako hondartza• 18 min walk
- Vistas desde Barrika• 20 min walk
- Panorama Barrika• 25 min walk
- Txitxarropunta• 3km
Transport
- BIO• 12.1km
- Zahar-egoitza/asilo...• 27 min walk
- Estación de tren San...• 8.2km
Localities
- Manene• 1.1km
- Guernica• 26.5km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Menakoz hondartza?
The Menakoz hondartza 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 to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Menakoz hondartza?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Menakoz hondartza, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Menakoz hondartza is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Menakoz hondartza good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Menakoz hondartza is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Menakoz hondartza for swimming is very positive.
Is the Menakoz hondartza 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 gentle.
Is the Menakoz hondartza secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Menakoz hondartza 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 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 Menakoz hondartza?
Menakoz hondartza can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- FKK / Naturists
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Menakoz hondartza?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Menakoz hondartza.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Sopelmar Club Social is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Menakoz hondartza?
There are 221 places to stay in the Menakoz hondartza area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Menakoz hondartza include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Menakoz hondartza from parking?
The Menakoz hondartza 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Menakoz hondartza?
There are 4 attractions near Menakoz hondartza that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Barrikako hondartza located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Menakoz hondartza?
The month with the highest temperature in Menakoz hondartza 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?
Menakoz hondartza (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 Menakoz hondartza (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 Menakoz hondartza 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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