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Sween Castle
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Castle Sween Beach
Good for Relax
About
Castle Sween Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 22th place out of 33 beaches in the Argyll and Bute region The beach is located in an urban area.
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 not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Castle Sween 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.
1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Kilmory Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
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Castle Sween Beach is located in Argyll and Bute within Kilmory, 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.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)
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Kilmory Cottages 0.4 km
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Manse 1.8 km
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 Castle Sween Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Castle Sween 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• 18.5km
- Breadalbane Street a...• 79.3km
- Largs (LAR)• 52.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Castle Sween Beach?
The coastline of Castle Sween 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.
What are the key activities at Castle Sween Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Castle Sween 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 Castle Sween Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Castle Sween 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 Castle Sween Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Castle Sween 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Castle Sween Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Castle Sween 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.
What are the key audiences of Castle Sween Beach?
Castle Sween Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans / tent)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Castle Sween Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Castle Sween Beach.
How far is the Castle Sween Beach from parking?
The Castle Sween 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Castle Sween 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.Castle Sween Beach (Argyll and Bute) 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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