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7.9

Very good

Playa de San Juan II

Galizano, Spain

#19 out of 80 in Cantabria

7.9

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Galizano • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Bar BONOBO BAR RESTAURANTE

8.6 - Excellent 5km

American Restaurant Lana Bowls

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Las Encinas de Somo

5.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Pan de Cuco

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Primera Vaca

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Somo Parque

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Bar Restaurante Nautilus

8.4 - Very good 5.7km

Restaurant Asador Somo

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Restaurante la Alberuca

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Park Área Recreativa Loredo

3.3km

Park Parque

3.9km

Park AREA RECREATIVA DEL PINAR DE ARNA

4.9km

Park Area Recreativa Suesa

5.4km

Farm Asisprojects

5.7km

National Park el bosque2

7.3km

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

7.7km

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

8.4km

Park Jardines de Piquío

8.6km

Playground Parque infantil

6.2km

Supermarket Supermercados Andrés

3.9km

Supermarket Super Marsalada Market

4km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

5.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

6km

Ice Cream Shop Regma

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

6.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

8.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

9.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de Cucabrera

400m

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Cabo Ajo

7km

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

9.4 - Excellent 7.2km

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Mataleñas

9km

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

8.2 - Very good 9.1km

Museum Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Casino Gran Casino del Sardinero

8.6km

Historical Landmark Palacio de la Magdalena

7.3km

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About

Playa de San Juan II is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 19th place out of 80 beaches in the Cantabria region 11.3 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Galizano settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal blue water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Playa de San Juan II coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Los Tranquilos, which has a rating of 0.

Playa de San Juan II is located in Cantabria within Galizano, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

5.9 M/S

Wind

+20 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Galizano • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Bar BONOBO BAR RESTAURANTE

8.6 - Excellent 5km

American Restaurant Lana Bowls

8.4 - Very good 5.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Las Encinas de Somo

5.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Pan de Cuco

8.6 - Excellent 5.3km

Restaurant Restaurante Primera Vaca

8.6 - Excellent 5.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Somo Parque

9.2 - Excellent 5.5km

Bar Restaurante Nautilus

8.4 - Very good 5.7km

Restaurant Asador Somo

8.8 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Restaurante la Alberuca

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Park Área Recreativa Loredo

3.3km

Park Parque

3.9km

Park AREA RECREATIVA DEL PINAR DE ARNA

4.9km

Park Area Recreativa Suesa

5.4km

Farm Asisprojects

5.7km

National Park el bosque2

7.3km

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

7.7km

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

8.4km

Park Jardines de Piquío

8.6km

Playground Parque infantil

6.2km

Supermarket Supermercados Andrés

3.9km

Supermarket Super Marsalada Market

4km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

5.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

6km

Ice Cream Shop Regma

8.6 - Excellent 6.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

6.1km

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

8.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

9.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Cueva de Cucabrera

400m

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro

9.6 - Exceptional 6.4km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Cabo Ajo

7km

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

9.4 - Excellent 7.2km

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

8.8km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Mataleñas

9km

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

8.2 - Very good 9.1km

Museum Centro de Arte Faro Cabo Mayor

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

8.8 - Excellent 9.4km

Casino Gran Casino del Sardinero

8.6km

Historical Landmark Palacio de la Magdalena

7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hotel Vijanera

Hotel

Loredo • 290m from center

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1.6km from the beach

6.7 Good

Hostal La Biela 43

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Loredo • 590m from center

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1.7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Langre Beach Surf Lodge

Lodge

Loredo • 1.3km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Casona Las Cinco Calderas

Hotel

Loredo • 940m from center

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2.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Langre Wayve House

Hostel

Loredo • 2.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Posada Playa de Langre

Hostel

Loredo • 2.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

7 Good

CASA LAS OLAS DE LANGRE

Entire Apartment

Loredo • 2.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

7.5 Very good

La Posada de Langre

Country House

Loredo • 2.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8 Very good

La Posada de Langre Anexo

Country House

Loredo • 2.4km from center

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2.5km from the beach

10 Exceptional

VILLA&MAR LANGRE BEACH

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Galizano • 2.6km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartamentos Pico de Langre

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Galizano • 2.5km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

El Ribero de Langre

Hotel

Loredo • 2.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.5 (Good)

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7.7 Very good

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Localities

Nearest

Galizano • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Santander • 11.3km

Transport

Airport

SDR • 13.3km

Bus Station

Santander • 11.4km

Train Station

Villaverde de Pontones • 8.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de San Juan II?

The coastline of Playa de San Juan II is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa de San Juan II?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de San Juan II, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Playa de San Juan II good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa de San Juan II is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Playa de San Juan II for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa de San Juan II good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Playa de San Juan II secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de San Juan II?

The bar is located right on the Playa de San Juan II.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de San Juan II?

There are 711 places to stay in the Playa de San Juan II area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de San Juan II include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa de San Juan II from parking?

The Playa de San Juan II has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de San Juan II?

There are 1 attractions near Playa de San Juan II that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Cueva de Cucabrera located in 0.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de San Juan II?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de San Juan II is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de San Juan II (Cantabria) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa de San Juan II (Cantabria) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.