About Opinan

Opinan hamlet is located in Highland United Kingdom, 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!

Good for Relax

Gruinard Beach

Little Gruinard 0.8 km
Good
7.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Sand bottom
4.1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Mellon Udrigle Beach

Mellon Udrigle 0.3 km
Good
7.7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Firemore Beach

Firemore 0.6 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Good for Relax

Slaggan Ruinen

Mellon Charles 2.8 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Bright sand • Difficult access • Large low tide • Trail > 1km
0 Amenities index
Good for Relax
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Rocks bottom
3.5 Amenities index

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 Opinan are Gruinard Beach, Mellon Udrigle Beach, Firemore Beach.

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 Opinan, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of hamlet 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!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

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

It's worth noting that 4 beaches in Opinan 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 Opinan's beaches

Mellon Udrigle Beach
10 Emily Parker

This beach is absolutely stunning and perfect for families. It's well-maintained with crystal-clear water. There are plenty of rocks to climb and discover, which adds to the excitement. Additionally, there is a delightful coastal path adjacent to the beach where you can catch a glimpse of seals relaxing on the rocks.

Gruinard Beach
10 Benjamin Hayes

This beach is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking mountains surrounding it. It's definitely one of my top picks along the nc500 route.

Slaggan Ruinen
10 Nash Olsen

This beach is an excellent spot to take a stroll and enjoy breathtaking sights of wildlife and the surrounding hills. You can conveniently park your vehicle at coordinates 57.8866,-5.56536 and embark on a round trip walk of approximately 10 kilometers to reach the bay.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 14.6°C and the water temperature up to 14.3°C. The coldest month is February, with the air temperature dropping down to 7.8°C and the water temperature down to 7.8°C.