Name: It's a stunning location, but there are no amenities available, so don't forget to pack a picnic.
Item: Playa Manchamar
Rating: 10
Author: Rylan Hudson

About Cuenca

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Cuenca attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Cuenca Best beaches

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Senior friendly

Playa Manchamar

Valverde de Jucar 3.5 km

Good

7.4

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

4.4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa Olivares

Olivares de Jucar 7.1 km

Pleasant

6.9

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Playa del arbol

Valverde de Jucar 4.6 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Cuenca beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 3 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cuenca.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cuenca, they are as follows:

The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
The average distance from the road to beach in Cuenca is less than 500 meters. 3 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Cuenca however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cuenca's beaches

Playa Manchamar

10 Rylan Hudson

It's a stunning location, but there are no amenities available, so don't forget to pack a picnic.

Playa Olivares

10 Jenna Grace Castillo

Great for kiting

Playa del arbol

10 Arlo M

This beach is an amazing spot for learning and improving your kitesurfing skills. When the wind picks up, it remains steady, and the water is exceptionally calm.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 31.8°C and water up to 28.2°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 8.6°C and water to 3.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cuenca? In total there are 3 beaches and the most popular is Playa Manchamar.