San Julian Beach
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Playa de San Julián is a breathtaking hidden gem located in Liendo, Cantabria. This small beach, approximately 100 meters long, is surrounded by steep cliffs and boasts golden sands. The access is a bit challenging, requiring visitors to navigate a steep path and stairs, which may not be suitable for everyone.
Here are some highlights:
- Stunning landscape: The contrasts between the lush valley and the rugged cliffs create a picturesque setting.
- Low occupancy: Thanks to its challenging access, the beach is often quiet, ideal for those seeking tranquility.
- Natural surroundings: A perfect place for nature lovers, where you can enjoy beautiful views and perhaps even spot some local goats.
However, keep in mind the following:
- Accessibility: The steep incline may pose difficulties for those with limited mobility.
- No amenities: There are no restrooms, showers, or staff present at the beach.
- Dog policies: Although some visitors report that they can bring their dogs, be cautious as there are restrictions in place.
In summary, Playa de San Julián is an untouched paradise worth visiting, perfect for a day of exploration and relaxation, as long as you are prepared for the hike!
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Below you will find 45 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de San Julián.
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Fantastic experience: ️ Wild Beach with a View Playa de San Julián is a hidden gem with great access and stunning views from the top. ✅ Free parking for both cars and campervans Ocean view directly from the campervan area ♂️ Easy to find but requires a bit of effort to hike down Nudism is officially prohibited (despite what some comments say) Dogs are not allowed, though some still bring them Quiet, natural setting with a wild feel Follow me on Google Maps for coastal spots, campervan tips, and nature escapes around the world @Amagi.zi
Positive experience: A small hidden beach, but with free parking ten minutes away by walking, and you can spend a night there if you're traveling with a van or a caravan. At the end of August, on a cloudy day, it wasn't crowded at all.
Fantastic experience: It is a wild cove, without services, which is a little difficult to access. You have to climb a hill and then go down to the beach, with a fairly steep slope. Be careful with Google Maps, because the directions are wrong. At the fork, turn right. The left is the way back.
Fantastic experience: Fine sandy beach, surrounded by cliffs. To access the beach from the car park, you have to go down a steep slope and then some stairs. It's a small, uncrowded and quiet beach. You can also bring your dog. Despite the difficulty in accessing it, it is worth visiting.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach. Free parking at the top and then walked down. It wasn’t hard but I recommend wearing sports shoes instead of flip flops. The hill is steep but doable, perhaps not if you have mobility issues. Attached a photo of the worst part of the hill.
Below you will find 7 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de San Julián.
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Fantastic experience: ️ Wild Beach with a View Playa de San Julián is a hidden gem with great access and stunning views from the top. ✅ Free parking for both cars and campervans Ocean view directly from the campervan area ♂️ Easy to find but requires a bit of effort to hike down Nudism is officially prohibited (despite what some comments say) Dogs are not allowed, though some still bring them Quiet, natural setting with a wild feel Follow me on Google Maps for coastal spots, campervan tips, and nature escapes around the world @Amagi.zi
Negative experience: We went because Maps gave the information that it was suitable for dogs, but we found a rather ambiguous and contradictory sign. It was a beautiful little cove, to get there was a difficult stretch of road and then you had to walk down a significant slope. When we went there were a lot of people and it's a small place. Disappointing.
Negative experience: They recommended it to me as a dog-friendly beach but I returned with a fine from the Guardia Civil, there are several prohibitions on entry that you have to be aware of to see it. Expensive beach day...
Positive experience: Very cool, I don't give it five stars because of the invasion of people with loose dogs, a consequence of the invasion of dog poop.
Positive experience: It is accessed only by car. You have to go down to the beach and then when you leave you have to go up to the car park that is at the top of the mountain. People go with dogs.
Below you will find 9 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de San Julián.
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Negative experience: Many waves bring dirt and seaweed to the shore, dog feces on the sand, if you get careless the waves can take you to the rocks and it can be dangerous.
Fantastic experience: Fine sandy beach, surrounded by cliffs. To access the beach from the car park, you have to go down a steep slope and then some stairs. It's a small, uncrowded and quiet beach. You can also bring your dog. Despite the difficulty in accessing it, it is worth visiting.
Fantastic experience: Very good beach, I went with my dog and very well, in theory you can't, but with being responsible there's no problem, we've been in July.
Fantastic experience: An incredible beach. Impressive views, but the problem is its access, but good otherwise it wouldn't be so splendid. I recommend going down with comfortable shoes to make it easier. On the other hand, some cliffs, tranquility, water and an impressive landscape. It's worth seeing and enjoying. There are no showers there, but you don't have to. The sand is easy to remove (more or less).
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove hidden between cliffs, in the town of Liendo. Small free parking is available. Sandy beach next to unique rock formations. Access area to the beach, by dirt road and quite steep. Not recommended for very young children or baby or disabled seats. Prohibition of camping and/or spending the night in tents, motorhomes, or camper vans. Beautiful views from the highest area of access to the beach. Highly recommended. A somewhat dangerous beach, when there is a lot of waves due to a hangover.
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Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach between mountains, access a little difficult but worth it, it has a small free car park that fills up very quickly, we arrived around 10:00 and we parked without problem, there are no bars or beach bars nearby. I recommend 100% if you want peace and incredible views. A true paradise!
Fantastic experience: Between mountains, we find this wonder of a practically empty beach. To access it, there is a fairly steep but paved road, making it easier to descend. There is no type of restaurant or beach bar so we recommend bringing food. In short, a spectacular beach to spend the day and enjoy the waves and the landscape.
Below you will find 3 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de San Julián.
Fantastic experience: Preciosa playa en el término de Liendo. No hay socorrista y hay que bajar (y luego subir) unos 75m aprox.
Fantastic experience: Beach, goats, a good slope... There are no lifeguards, showers or fountain. Therein lies its “charm”, not very crowded.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove with no buildings in sight. Between cliffs and meadows. It's small. It is usually not very crowded because access is not accessible to everyone. There is quite a difference in altitude from the parking lot to the sand, although the road is practically completely paved. After a day of beach activity, climbing can be difficult, but it can be done. There are no showers or security (lifeguards). In the area there are goats who are very used to people.
Below you will find 13 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de San Julián.
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Negative experience: Many waves bring dirt and seaweed to the shore, dog feces on the sand, if you get careless the waves can take you to the rocks and it can be dangerous.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach. Free parking at the top and then walked down. It wasn’t hard but I recommend wearing sports shoes instead of flip flops. The hill is steep but doable, perhaps not if you have mobility issues. Attached a photo of the worst part of the hill.
Fantastic experience: Clean, paradisiacal and uncrowded beach 10/10
Fantastic experience: One of my favorite places on the coast. Beautiful landscape!
Fantastic experience: I don't know how to explain it. I like marine environments. I love the sea, but I hate the beach. However, I'm in love with this one... Every time I go to Laredo, I end up taking the hiking route that reaches it and that shares a stretch with the Camino de Santiago. In the end I end up going down to it and enjoying such a beautiful place. It's not guarded. Still, people come down to it and take a bath. You have to be careful with hangovers and strong waves. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes (preferably for hiking), water, some food, etc. And above all, enjoy the landscape...!
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Fantastic experience: Hello,, it has a very difficult ramp for very old people and reduced mobility. In the afternoon they tend to make swirls of water on the beach shore, few people, “Yes” parking. Ideal for snorkeling.
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San Julian Beach: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Dreamy, hidden, not too hard to get to - our 2yo managed to walk so it really isn't that hard. A perfect place tonget away from overcrowded toursit spots.
Fantastic experience: ️ Wild Beach with a View Playa de San Julián is a hidden gem with great access and stunning views from the top. ✅ Free parking for both cars and campervans Ocean view directly from the campervan area ♂️ Easy to find but requires a bit of effort to hike down Nudism is officially prohibited (despite what some comments say) Dogs are not allowed, though some still bring them Quiet, natural setting with a wild feel Follow me on Google Maps for coastal spots, campervan tips, and nature escapes around the world @Amagi.zi
Positive experience: A small hidden beach, but with free parking ten minutes away by walking, and you can spend a night there if you're traveling with a van or a caravan. At the end of August, on a cloudy day, it wasn't crowded at all.
Negative experience: Many waves bring dirt and seaweed to the shore, dog feces on the sand, if you get careless the waves can take you to the rocks and it can be dangerous.
Fantastic experience: unbelievable
Negative experience: We went because Maps gave the information that it was suitable for dogs, but we found a rather ambiguous and contradictory sign. It was a beautiful little cove, to get there was a difficult stretch of road and then you had to walk down a significant slope. When we went there were a lot of people and it's a small place. Disappointing.
Fantastic experience: It is a wild cove, without services, which is a little difficult to access. You have to climb a hill and then go down to the beach, with a fairly steep slope. Be careful with Google Maps, because the directions are wrong. At the fork, turn right. The left is the way back.
Fantastic experience: Small but spectacular beach
Fantastic experience: Great beach. Great views. Being hidden there are usually fewer people compared to others around. The nearby rocks are an excellent place to search for crabs. It is advisable to go at low tide. It is accessed by a steep path that can take about 10 or 15 minutes.
Fantastic experience: A beach with a lot of charm and a good descent to it, but it's worth it.
Fantastic experience: Fine sandy beach, surrounded by cliffs. To access the beach from the car park, you have to go down a steep slope and then some stairs. It's a small, uncrowded and quiet beach. You can also bring your dog. Despite the difficulty in accessing it, it is worth visiting.
Fantastic experience: Very beautiful beach. Free parking at the top and then walked down. It wasn’t hard but I recommend wearing sports shoes instead of flip flops. The hill is steep but doable, perhaps not if you have mobility issues. Attached a photo of the worst part of the hill.
Fantastic experience: Really a very nice beach. Probably not so crowded either, as (as it seemed to me) it is mostly only used by a few locals. The detour from the main road is also worthwhile with a loaded tour bike. A bit sweaty, but you can cool off in the sea there.
Fantastic experience: Very good beach, I went with my dog and very well, in theory you can't, but with being responsible there's no problem, we've been in July.
Positive experience: Beauty of landscapes. Parents. Landscape.
Fantastic experience: Incredible beach! Few people and you can take the dog all year round! It's small but cozy! It has a somewhat pronounced drop but generally of 10.
Positive experience: Bad access, you have to walk down a completely abandoned track, but the beach is worth it. It takes a short time to go down. You must leave your car at the entrance.
Fantastic experience: I was very fascinated, just very beautiful, the beautiful cliffs and the view of the wide ocean, at the same time pleasant swimming.
Fantastic experience: There is no way to go to the bottom, but you can walk along the path ☺️
Fantastic experience: Spectacle
Fantastic experience: Gorgeous!
Fantastic experience: The bomb
Fantastic experience: lovely
Fantastic experience: The place is idyllic but the access is not suitable for all audiences.
Fantastic experience: Cove-like beach, a lot of unevenness to access
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach between mountains, access a little difficult but worth it, it has a small free car park that fills up very quickly, we arrived around 10:00 and we parked without problem, there are no bars or beach bars nearby. I recommend 100% if you want peace and incredible views. A true paradise!
Fantastic experience: Very nice natural beach. To spend time contemplating the place
Fantastic experience: Beach with spectacular surroundings. Without overcrowding due to the access to the beach, a paved road of about 300 meters and with two steep slopes. To put up a snag, I didn't like the lot of kids playing ball without control...
Negative experience: They recommended it to me as a dog-friendly beach but I returned with a fine from the Guardia Civil, there are several prohibitions on entry that you have to be aware of to see it. Expensive beach day...
Fantastic experience: Incredible place!! It is worth visiting despite the difficulty of access, which in turn gives it its charm. A spectacular cliff gives rise to a small beach full of magic. Totally recommended for both couples and families.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach! The viewpoint is more than worth visiting! The walking route from the free car park to the beach is wow at every point!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful
Fantastic experience: Incredible
Fantastic experience: Wonderful place
Positive experience: Not very accessible, fortunately
Fantastic experience: Adults and adults only Almost unspoiled beach The downside is the number of stairs and steps
Fantastic experience: Easy to get to it, intimate.. beautiful.. you have to be careful with the tides.. but nothing dangerous..
Fantastic experience: Clean, paradisiacal and uncrowded beach 10/10
Fantastic experience: One of my favorite places on the coast. Beautiful landscape!
Positive experience: Very cool, I don't give it five stars because of the invasion of people with loose dogs, a consequence of the invasion of dog poop.
Fantastic experience: The beach itself is spectacular, you have to go with a good pair of legs and a good bottom to access it, but it's totally worth it.
Fantastic experience: I don't know how to explain it. I like marine environments. I love the sea, but I hate the beach. However, I'm in love with this one... Every time I go to Laredo, I end up taking the hiking route that reaches it and that shares a stretch with the Camino de Santiago. In the end I end up going down to it and enjoying such a beautiful place. It's not guarded. Still, people come down to it and take a bath. You have to be careful with hangovers and strong waves. It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes (preferably for hiking), water, some food, etc. And above all, enjoy the landscape...!
Fantastic experience: I witnessed this beautiful playa whilst walking the Camino Del Norte. It was the highlight of my experience and I was just in love instantly. When I get married, it will be here, it was so beautiful.
Fantastic experience: Awesome wild beach, not overcrowded. But missing WC and shower :) and most important, without fish/water plants smell :) if you got “goat” skills , can wall through water rocks to another one smaller beach and take sunbath naked :)
Fantastic experience: That same morning someone told me that I couldn't go back without visiting that cove. It was worth it.
Fantastic experience: Surprising environment that mixes the best of both worlds: the Cantabrian Sea and the Cantabrian Mountains. The mountainous landscapes next to San Julián beach are (literally) goat paths with great views. The entire coastline is beautiful.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, paradisiacal, the water was warm, with difficult access, making it for a not very high audience You have to walk down several meters from the parking lot and of course then climb them up. It's worth the effort.
Positive experience: It is accessed only by car. You have to go down to the beach and then when you leave you have to go up to the car park that is at the top of the mountain. People go with dogs.
Fantastic experience: Quiet beach that is never full. Rather idyllic. A small paradise. Spectacular views.
Fantastic experience: An incredible beach. Impressive views, but the problem is its access, but good otherwise it wouldn't be so splendid. I recommend going down with comfortable shoes to make it easier. On the other hand, some cliffs, tranquility, water and an impressive landscape. It's worth seeing and enjoying. There are no showers there, but you don't have to. The sand is easy to remove (more or less).
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove hidden between cliffs, in the town of Liendo. Small free parking is available. Sandy beach next to unique rock formations. Access area to the beach, by dirt road and quite steep. Not recommended for very young children or baby or disabled seats. Prohibition of camping and/or spending the night in tents, motorhomes, or camper vans. Beautiful views from the highest area of access to the beach. Highly recommended. A somewhat dangerous beach, when there is a lot of waves due to a hangover.
Fantastic experience: Ta-Chan
Fantastic experience: Small beach, but in an incredible place. Excellent as a stop during the Northern Way
Fantastic experience: The best place to relax
Fantastic experience: wonderful views
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place
Fantastic experience: Natural environment... For a time of peace and sea.
Fantastic experience: Very quiet beach
Fantastic experience: Spectacular views
Fantastic experience: Incredible scenery. It's not guarded
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach!!!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful environment, wonderful beach.
Fantastic experience: Very pretty
Positive experience: Charming site with incredible landscape
Positive experience: Let's see, it's pretty, but it has a super steep slope to access it.
Fantastic experience: Preciousaaaa!!! It's hard to go down and then go up but it's worth it. tranquil
Positive experience: A very nice and quiet beach. Away from everything... the only bad thing is that you have to walk to it... about 5 minutes. But this beautiful
Fantastic experience: Idyllic. Asphalted descent but with a lot of slope, especially the climb. Good physical condition is needed
Fantastic experience: I thought it was an enchanting beach between cliffs, it's a little difficult to get to it but it's worth it.
Fantastic experience: Hello,, it has a very difficult ramp for very old people and reduced mobility. In the afternoon they tend to make swirls of water on the beach shore, few people, “Yes” parking. Ideal for snorkeling.
Fantastic experience: Very nice beach in Liendo, unique environment. Regular access with very steep slopes but they are worth it. Suitable for almost everyone. I would go again. Quiet beach without staff. Very small
Fantastic experience: We arrived at this viewpoint by chance, since we were taking a roadtrip from Bilbao to Gijón for the day and we needed a first stop to rest. Looking at Google Maps landmarks, this place looked beautiful. And that's how it was: the photos don't do it justice. It's one of the most beautiful landscapes we saw on our month-long trip across the peninsula. Because the best thing is when you arrive at a place without expectations and you are surprised. The vegetation, the morning mist (it was around 9 AM) and the color of the Cantabrian Sea invite you to stay and disconnect from everything.
Fantastic experience: Between mountains, we find this wonder of a practically empty beach. To access it, there is a fairly steep but paved road, making it easier to descend. There is no type of restaurant or beach bar so we recommend bringing food. In short, a spectacular beach to spend the day and enjoy the waves and the landscape.
Fantastic experience: An inconspicuous, small beach that can not be seen even from the access road. It is visible only from the nearby hills. Sheltered on two sides by hills and rocks. It is located far from the village, accessible only by dirt road, hidden among vegetation. At the top convenient parking for visitors. The view from the path located above the beach is otherworldly.
Fantastic experience: A very cool place.
Fantastic experience: A beach to get lost and found, a gift from nature.
Positive experience: A very quiet and beautiful place
Positive experience: Beautiful cove. Prices for Liendo town
Fantastic experience: A lot of people, but it's worth getting up early and taking a bath
Fantastic experience: Good beach. It's hard to get there and it's small
Positive experience: It was a beautiful day, despite the fact that the fog surprised us, it came and went, but despite that the landscape and the beach are spectacular and we saw some other vultures, we will definitely return
Fantastic experience: Beach, goats, a good slope... There are no lifeguards, showers or fountain. Therein lies its “charm”, not very crowded.
Positive experience: The spectacular site, the very nice but careful beach, the descent and above all, the climb to this beach is quite steep, walking and crossing a fairly long dirt road and the stairs are somewhat high. It's worth it, but wear good shoes and enjoy the day at the beach.
Fantastic experience: San Julian Liendo Beach Charming beaches in Liendo (Cantabria) It is located in Liendo, Cantabria. It is a small beach 100 meters long by 20 meters wide. The occupancy level of the beach is low. Immersed in a unique landscape, between rugged coastal cliffs, it is the only beach that can be accessed from the valley itself. A little before reaching the beach, a path takes us to the hermitage of San Julián, now in ruins, but recently renovated in its surroundings. It is worth the view of the Liendo Valley from here, appreciating the contrast between the green of the valley and the cliffs of San Julián beach. Access to San Julián beach is via stairs, its sand is fine and dark and there is no equipment available. It has little parking Features of San Julián Beach: Occupation: Low Promenade: No Composition: Sand Type: Gold Bath: Moderate waves Anchorage: No Nudist: No Signposted accesses: Yes Rescue signs: No Parking: Interurban (Santander-Castro Urdiales) Accesses adapted for the disabled: No Toilets: No Showers: No Public phones: No Trash cans: Yes Visitors can find here where to stay in Liendo San Julian Liendo Beach, Charming beaches in Liendo (Cantabria)
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove with no buildings in sight. Between cliffs and meadows. It's small. It is usually not very crowded because access is not accessible to everyone. There is quite a difference in altitude from the parking lot to the sand, although the road is practically completely paved. After a day of beach activity, climbing can be difficult, but it can be done. There are no showers or security (lifeguards). In the area there are goats who are very used to people.
Positive experience: Very nice beach, although access is difficult. I visited it in January, so no problem. I imagine that in summer it must be an odyssey to be able to get a place in the parking lot.
Fantastic experience: Gorgeous ❤️
Positive experience: Nice day trip from Laredo
Fantastic experience: Wild beach
Fantastic experience: Very nice and cozy
Fantastic experience: Wild and beautiful beach. Access, walking, so there are not many people
Fantastic experience: Great place to spend a day at the beach with the family
Fantastic experience: Spectacular cove very close to Laredo. There is no parking nearby so it is preferable (especially for the environment) to park in the neighborhood and walk up. From the top, the path that descends to the cove is steep but affordable and well laid out
Fantastic experience: It is a cozy beach, between cliffs where goats graze... Bucolic and beautiful. It can only be accessed by walking.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, incredible views with transparent water and an incredible landscape
Fantastic experience: Beautiful beach, a unique place to enjoy the natural environment
Negative experience: It's not worth it
Negative experience: There's nothing to see, don't go
Fantastic experience: Great little beach to walk and rest on
Fantastic experience: Cove of extreme beauty. Difficult to access. No parking or services.
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