Arenillas Beach
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Arenillas Beach is a hidden gem in Spain, renowned for its stunning scenery and vibrant atmosphere. It is favored by locals and visitors alike for a variety of activities.
- Ideal for families: The beach is a perfect spot for family outings, with shallow areas suitable for young children and opportunities for snorkeling to see the small fish in crystal-clear waters.
- Variety of amenities: Visitors can enjoy great service from the local staff and the convenience of nearby restaurants and cafes offering delightful meals throughout the day.
- Natural beauty: Surrounded by lush vegetation and breathtaking views, this beach is a perfect escape into nature.
- Surfing opportunities: With gentle waves, it is an exceptional place for beginners to try surfing.
However, it is important to note:
- The beach can become quite crowded, especially during peak summer months, which might detract from its tranquil charm.
- The tides play a significant role; at high tide, the beach may significantly reduce in size or disappear, making it essential to check tide times before visiting.
- Parking can be challenging in the summer, particularly on weekends.
Overall, Arenillas Beach is a fantastic location to unwind and enjoy a variety of activities, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring the Cantabria region.
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Below you will find 16 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: Un sitio espectacular, para hacer paddle surf es perfecto
Fantastic experience: Es una cala pequeña, pero tiene mucha vida y muchos servicios, hay un camping a lado y muchos bares y restaurantes! Se puede pernoctar y la playa tiene una ducha y lava pies, muy recomendable venir y pasar una noche o más, es un poco difícil encontrar sitio para aparcar si vienes de día, pero a la tarde hay sitios para aparcar.
Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Positive experience: Es una playa pequeñita, pero con mucho encanto y con servicios básicos. Imagino que en verano tiene que seras agobiante pero fuera de temporada se está muy bien. Cuando sube la marea te quedas casi sin arena. Hay aparcamientos cerca, tiene baños y para lavarse los pies. Alrededor restaurantes donde poder tomar algo, todos también con vistas preciosas.
Negative experience: No hay accesibilidad a la playa.
Below you will find 7 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy swimming. There’s a grassy area where you can sunbathe, and people swim and dive with their dogs. The surrounding scenery is absolutely stunning. Best of all, it’s never crowded, which makes it even better. Of all the places I’ve visited, this is definitely one of the best spots to swim and unwind.
Negative experience: Muchos años disfrutando de islares y desgraciadamente ya no creo que vuelva como antes, somos furgoneteros y el gálibo ha limitado todo, aún que fuéramos en furgoneta y pasaríamos 2 días allí, las comidas y las cenas y los ratos muertos consumíamos en los bares y restaurantes de la zona, desayunar al camping, que según tengo entendido nos odia a los furgoneteros, comer solíamos ir a la antigua cuca y cenar al argentino con esas magníficas pizzas, pero la dejadez de la zona con mucha suciedad y el acoso al turismo itinerante ya ha dejado de ser nuestro sitio de fin de semana, si el del camping dejara mascotas volveríamos sin pensarlo. Ojalá el gobierno de Cantabria limpie la zona y la dejé bien mantenida para que la gente vuelva a disfrutar de lo que islares fue un sitio 5 estrellas.
Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Positive experience: Small beach, monitored, if there is high tide you are left without a beach. Surfing lessons and a lot of people in summer. Next to the camping and surf schools. Complicated parking in summer. Negative point: no pets allowed in summer.
Positive experience: Wunderschöne Landschaft! Aber inzwischen viel zu viele Menschen. Es war sehr laut und wir konnten den Strand nur morgens genießen, als noch fast niemand da war. Unsere Hunde waren leider auch nicht willkommen, wir wurden weggeschickt.
Below you will find 7 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Positive experience: Es pequeñita pero tiene ️( eso sí con galibo que no tiene altura marcada), césped si la playa se queda sin arena por la pleamar. 3 restaurantes y una antigua cetarea que hace de piscina. Una maravilla de vistas.
Positive experience: Es una playa pequeñita, pero con mucho encanto y con servicios básicos. Imagino que en verano tiene que seras agobiante pero fuera de temporada se está muy bien. Cuando sube la marea te quedas casi sin arena. Hay aparcamientos cerca, tiene baños y para lavarse los pies. Alrededor restaurantes donde poder tomar algo, todos también con vistas preciosas.
Fantastic experience: Lovely small beach with showers for cleaning off the sand
Fantastic experience: Heel mooi, wijd strand met mooie rotsformaties en goede golven om te surfen (zandstrand)
Fantastic experience: La playa es preciosa y tranquila. Con marea baja se ven las cuevas y las rocas estan llenas de conchas de crustaceos. Con la marea baja se puede cruzar hasta Oriñon pero puede ser un poco peligroso. Primero porque la marea sube rapido (el mar suele tener sus buen oleaje chocando contra las rocas) y puede que despues de cruzar la playa te quedes "atrapado" en el trozo de arena que hay entre el rio y las rocas (con la carretera en lo alto). Nosotros acabamos cruzando la desembocadura del rio tambien porque volver por la playa hasta islares ya parecia peligroso, cruzamos el rio con las mochilas bien en alto, se puede hacer pero cubria como 1.10 m. Si se hace rapido y la marea no ha subido mucho no es grave. Te ahorras unos cuantos km en verdad. Pero eso, con cuidado, entre los peregrinos lo llamaban "la trampa" porque en verdad te puedes quedar atrapado y no seria divertido.
Below you will find 14 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: Es una cala pequeña, pero tiene mucha vida y muchos servicios, hay un camping a lado y muchos bares y restaurantes! Se puede pernoctar y la playa tiene una ducha y lava pies, muy recomendable venir y pasar una noche o más, es un poco difícil encontrar sitio para aparcar si vienes de día, pero a la tarde hay sitios para aparcar.
Negative experience: Muchos años disfrutando de islares y desgraciadamente ya no creo que vuelva como antes, somos furgoneteros y el gálibo ha limitado todo, aún que fuéramos en furgoneta y pasaríamos 2 días allí, las comidas y las cenas y los ratos muertos consumíamos en los bares y restaurantes de la zona, desayunar al camping, que según tengo entendido nos odia a los furgoneteros, comer solíamos ir a la antigua cuca y cenar al argentino con esas magníficas pizzas, pero la dejadez de la zona con mucha suciedad y el acoso al turismo itinerante ya ha dejado de ser nuestro sitio de fin de semana, si el del camping dejara mascotas volveríamos sin pensarlo. Ojalá el gobierno de Cantabria limpie la zona y la dejé bien mantenida para que la gente vuelva a disfrutar de lo que islares fue un sitio 5 estrellas.
Positive experience: Es pequeñita pero tiene ️( eso sí con galibo que no tiene altura marcada), césped si la playa se queda sin arena por la pleamar. 3 restaurantes y una antigua cetarea que hace de piscina. Una maravilla de vistas.
Positive experience: Es una playa pequeñita, pero con mucho encanto y con servicios básicos. Imagino que en verano tiene que seras agobiante pero fuera de temporada se está muy bien. Cuando sube la marea te quedas casi sin arena. Hay aparcamientos cerca, tiene baños y para lavarse los pies. Alrededor restaurantes donde poder tomar algo, todos también con vistas preciosas.
Fantastic experience: Great attention from all staff, exceptional location next to a beach with crystal clear waters. Cafeteria and restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Surrounded by vegetation. Close to Laredo and Castro Urdiales. A great discovery.
Below you will find 2 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Fantastic experience: Playa pequeña, muy familiar,tranquila y preciosa. Aunque es pequeña hay socorrista. Tiene una arena muy fina. El entorno es muy bonito. Tiene varios hoteles al lado, un camping y una escuela de Surf. Por poner un pero, la zona de playa es pequeña y cuando sube la marea, la playa desaparece,
Below you will find 12 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
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Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Fantastic experience: Lovely small beach with showers for cleaning off the sand
Fantastic experience: A spectacular place... perfect for going with family! You can see little fish because of its crystal clear waters.
Fantastic experience: Great attention from all staff, exceptional location next to a beach with crystal clear waters. Cafeteria and restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Surrounded by vegetation. Close to Laredo and Castro Urdiales. A great discovery.
Fantastic experience: Small charming beach. The water is really nice ☀️
Below you will find 8 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: Un sitio espectacular, para hacer paddle surf es perfecto
Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Positive experience: Small beach, monitored, if there is high tide you are left without a beach. Surfing lessons and a lot of people in summer. Next to the camping and surf schools. Complicated parking in summer. Negative point: no pets allowed in summer.
Positive experience: lot of free parking, strong waves but good to learn surfing, not too many people
Fantastic experience: Heel mooi, wijd strand met mooie rotsformaties en goede golven om te surfen (zandstrand)
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Below you will find 1 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Playa de Arenillas.
Fantastic experience: La playa es preciosa y tranquila. Con marea baja se ven las cuevas y las rocas estan llenas de conchas de crustaceos. Con la marea baja se puede cruzar hasta Oriñon pero puede ser un poco peligroso. Primero porque la marea sube rapido (el mar suele tener sus buen oleaje chocando contra las rocas) y puede que despues de cruzar la playa te quedes "atrapado" en el trozo de arena que hay entre el rio y las rocas (con la carretera en lo alto). Nosotros acabamos cruzando la desembocadura del rio tambien porque volver por la playa hasta islares ya parecia peligroso, cruzamos el rio con las mochilas bien en alto, se puede hacer pero cubria como 1.10 m. Si se hace rapido y la marea no ha subido mucho no es grave. Te ahorras unos cuantos km en verdad. Pero eso, con cuidado, entre los peregrinos lo llamaban "la trampa" porque en verdad te puedes quedar atrapado y no seria divertido.
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Arenillas Beach: Reviews
Fantastic experience: It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy swimming. There’s a grassy area where you can sunbathe, and people swim and dive with their dogs. The surrounding scenery is absolutely stunning. Best of all, it’s never crowded, which makes it even better. Of all the places I’ve visited, this is definitely one of the best spots to swim and unwind.
Fantastic experience: 7m MH on tour. Quiet place to park up along with maybe ten others but we were by far the largest unit, it is more suited to 6m and under we just got lucky and got a space on the end. Two lovely beaches, one with surf and lifeguards and no dogs. The other in the tiny unused harbour had no signs about dogs so we let ours off but always pick up after them. Found some beautiful sea glass.
Fantastic experience: Lovely small beach with showers for cleaning off the sand
Fantastic experience: A magical beach!!
Fantastic experience: A spectacular place... perfect for going with family! You can see little fish because of its crystal clear waters.
Fantastic experience: Great attention from all staff, exceptional location next to a beach with crystal clear waters. Cafeteria and restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Surrounded by vegetation. Close to Laredo and Castro Urdiales. A great discovery.
Fantastic experience: An intimate beach
Fantastic experience: How is it possible that a not very large place like this has everything: beach landscape, restaurant, camping, and about the charm of the place
Fantastic experience: Beautiful... I was speechless when I saw it, because it is a surprise when you arrive there. You have to see it without a doubt.
Fantastic experience: It's a small beach but full of charm.
Fantastic experience: I always have to stop here on my way to Asturias. No, not to lie on the beach or swim in the sea. Just to enjoy for a moment.
Fantastic experience: A small beach with a lot of charm
Positive experience: We love spending the whole day here. The place is great for relaxing and hanging out.
Positive experience: Hermosa playa de mareas. Llegamos con una playa súper baja. Subimos comimos y se vino la niebla impresionante. A las horas se fue y la playa estaba alta, tipo piscina, un espectáculo hermosos. Vayan es muy linda
Positive experience: Fantastic place that, however, becomes too crowded and chaotic during the high season. Still worth a visit.
Fantastic experience: A beach blast
Fantastic experience: A paradise
Positive experience: Small beach, monitored, if there is high tide you are left without a beach. Surfing lessons and a lot of people in summer. Next to the camping and surf schools. Complicated parking in summer. Negative point: no pets allowed in summer.
Fantastic experience: Small charming beach. The water is really nice ☀️
Positive experience: In the summer season, it is not advisable at all, as it is very small and people crowd together. There is a campsite next to it and you can’t even park.
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