Name: This is one of my preferred spots along the coastline. The scenery is absolutely stunning!
Item: Playa de San Julian
Rating: 10
Author: Kwapi

About Castro Urdiales

Castro Urdiales town is located in Cantabria Spain, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Castro Urdiales

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Naturist beach

Playa de Sonabia

Sonabia Beach

Sonabia 0.7 km

Very good

8.6

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Playa de San Julian

Villanueva 0.9 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa de Orinon

Orinon Beach

Sonabia 1.1 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide

2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa de la Arena

La Sequilla 3.3 km

Good

7.6

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Brown fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

2.6 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa de Brazomar

Castro Urdiales 1.1 km

Good

7.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Very crowded

3.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Ostende Beach

Castro Urdiales 0.9 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

2 Amenities index

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Popular types of Castro Urdiales beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Castro Urdiales are Orinon Beach, Playa de la Arena, Playa de Brazomar.

Sandy beaches in Castro Urdiales

Playa de Sonabia

Sonabia Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Spain, Sonabia 0.7 km

Playa de San Julian

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand

Spain, Villanueva 0.9 km

Playa de Orinon

Orinon Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Spain, Sonabia 1.1 km

Ostende Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

Spain, Castro Urdiales 0.9 km

Playa de Miono

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Miono 0.8 km

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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in Castro Urdiales

Playa de Orinon

Orinon Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Spain, Sonabia 1.1 km

Playa de la Arena

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand

Spain, La Sequilla 3.3 km

Playa de Brazomar

7.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water

Spain, Castro Urdiales 1.1 km

Ostende Beach

7.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water

Spain, Castro Urdiales 0.9 km

Playa de Miono

6.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Spain, Miono 0.8 km

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Castro Urdiales, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of town are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

3 out of 7 beaches in Castro Urdiales are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 3 beaches in Castro Urdiales have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Castro Urdiales's beaches

Playa de San Julian

10 Kwapi

This is one of my preferred spots along the coastline. The scenery is absolutely stunning!

Sonabia Beach Playa de Sonabia

10 Asher Donovan

The beach is not crowded, it's simply beautiful!

Orinon Beach Playa de Orinon

8 Mabelle Smith

I had the pleasure of staying here for a few days in 2019 in a van. It was a great place to stay - very quiet, apart from the market on Sundays. The beach was lovely and the locals were friendly. Plus, the beach had basic amenities, so no need to worry about that.

Playa de la Arena

8 Kasper Holmgaard Nielsen

Gorgeous, but it's currently overrun with people who aren't keeping their dogs on a leash.

Playa de Brazomar

10 Cameron Sullivan

The beach is fantastic, with a generous stretch of soft sand, and there are numerous bars in close proximity.

Ostende Beach

10 MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ SANCHEZ

While it may not be the most stunning beach, one of the beaches in Castro Urdiales has a certain allure that makes it a great spot for a leisurely stroll along the cliffs.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 21.7°C and the water temperature up to 21.9°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 11.9°C and the water temperature down to 12.9°C.