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Oban Promenade
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About
Oban Promenade is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 32th place out of 33 beaches in the Argyll and Bute region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is 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.
Oban Promenade coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.
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.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Ganavan Sands, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Beach overall scores
Oban Promenade is located in Argyll and Bute within Oban, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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.
User reviews
"We absolutely adore Oban and make it a point to visit twice a year. As avid wildlife photographers, we are captivated by the incredible wildlife that can be observed along the promenade shoreline. We spend hours mesmerized, observing the graceful flight of the Black Guillemots as they come and go from their cozy nests in the promenade wall."
ian stone
"The center of Oban is absolutely stunning, with its charmingly colored houses. It's a delightful experience to stroll around there."
Stella Archer
User reviews
"We absolutely adore Oban and make it a point to visit twice a year. As avid wildlife photographers, we are captivated by the incredible wildlife that can be observed along the promenade shoreline. We spend hours mesmerized, observing the graceful flight of the Black Guillemots as they come and go from their cozy nests in the promenade wall."
ian stone
"The center of Oban is absolutely stunning, with its charmingly colored houses. It's a delightful experience to stroll around there."
Stella Archer
Stays nearby
A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Oban Promenade?
The beachline of Oban Promenade is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.
What are the key activities at Oban Promenade?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Oban Promenade, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Oban Promenade good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Oban Promenade does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are some boats in the bay.
Is the Oban Promenade good for families?
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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Oban Promenade secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Oban Promenade 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Oban Promenade?
The bar is located right on the Oban Promenade.
How far is the Oban Promenade from parking?
The Oban Promenade 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Oban Promenade (Argyll and Bute) 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 Oban Promenade (Argyll and Bute) 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 Oban Promenade 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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