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Carsaig
Carsaig Beach
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About
Carsaig Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 15th 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 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.
Carsaig Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, 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, sea kayaking.
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 Tayvallich Beach, which has a rating of 6.7.
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Beach overall scores
Carsaig Beach is located in Argyll and Bute within Carsaig, 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
"The beach in Carsaig, Scotland, is absolutely delightful. When we went there in early September, there weren't many people around, which made it even more enjoyable. The shoreline is incredibly picturesque and offers plenty of room to relax and unwind. Moreover, the surrounding area is filled with attractions and activities. For instance, the Crinan canal features a fantasti..."
Della Donovan
"The beach is a peaceful place with stunning scenery, although there is no phone signal on the EE network. This wasn't a problem for me personally, but it's something to keep in mind."
Kieran Addison
User reviews
"The beach in Carsaig, Scotland, is absolutely delightful. When we went there in early September, there weren't many people around, which made it even more enjoyable. The shoreline is incredibly picturesque and offers plenty of room to relax and unwind. Moreover, the surrounding area is filled with attractions and activities. For instance, the Crinan canal features a fantasti..."
Della Donovan
"The beach is a peaceful place with stunning scenery, although there is no phone signal on the EE network. This wasn't a problem for me personally, but it's something to keep in mind."
Kieran Addison
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There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Carsaig Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Carsaig Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
Beach surroundings
Transport
- LPH• 12.9km
- Breadalbane Street a...• 71.3km
- Largs (LAR)• 54.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Carsaig Beach?
The Carsaig Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Carsaig Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carsaig Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Carsaig Beach 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.
Carsaig Beach 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. So the overall recommendation of the Carsaig Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Carsaig Beach 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 Carsaig Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Carsaig 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 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 Carsaig Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carsaig Beach.
How far is the Carsaig Beach from parking?
The Carsaig Beach 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?
Carsaig Beach (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 Carsaig Beach (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 Carsaig Beach 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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