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Culzean Beach is located on the Firth Of Clyde and it is in the 8th place out of 12 beaches in the South Ayrshire region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.
It is a small bay 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Culzean Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
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.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Croy Shore Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.
Culzean Beach (South Ayrshire) is located outside the Maidens 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 Culzean Beach 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Maidens 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Dunure 3.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Girvan 0.5 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Irvine 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Ardrossan 1 km
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The coastline of Culzean 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.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Culzean Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Culzean Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Culzean Beach for swimming is positive.
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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of Culzean Beach is visited only by a few travellers. 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:
Culzean Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Culzean Beach.
There are 3 restaurants nearby.Aviary is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
There are 42 places to stay in the Culzean Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Culzean Beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Culzean 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.
There are 2 attractions near Culzean Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Turnberry Lighthouse located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Culzean Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Gullane 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seilebost 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nairn 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Dirleton 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Durness 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Dores 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balmedie 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Brora 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sanna 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Dornoch 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Eyemouth 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auldhame 1.2 km
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