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7.7

Very good

Playa del embalse

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del embalse?

The bar is located right on the Playa del embalse.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Paleto De Ávila is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del embalse?

There are 40 places to stay in the Playa del embalse area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del embalse include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=46216&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel El Rondon</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1277523&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Rural El Arca de Noe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=29804&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel El Castrejon</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=805114&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alojamientos Rurales La Aldaba</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6273037&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment with 2 bedrooms in San Martin de Valdeiglesias with wonderful mountain view and furnished </a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5243967&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartment with 2 bedrooms in San Martin de Valdeiglesias with wonderful mountain view and furnished </a></li></ul>

Pelayos de la Presa, Spain

#3 out of 6 in Madrid

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Poblado de San Juan • 0.2 km

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Bar El Paleto De Ávila

6.6 - Good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Monasterio

8.2 - Very good 340m

Restaurant Meson La Playa Pantano San Juan

8.2 - Very good 400m

Restaurant El Balcón del Alberche

7.4 - Good 450m

Restaurant Restaurante Vicente

6 - Pleasant 530m

Bar Chiringuito El Serengueti

7.4 - Good 760m

Restaurant A.C. La Martuka S.L.

7.8 - Very good 820m

Restaurant Kiosko Navarrevisca

8.2 - Very good 830m

Restaurant Mesón Del Puerto

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Hiking Area Presa del embalse de San Juan

480m

Hiking Area Desfiladero Los Malos Pasos

660m

Park Aparcamiento N6

790m

Hiking Area Rio Alberche

950m

Hiking Area Playa isla @antuandellarosa

1km

Hiking Area Playa Pelayo vip

1.3km

Hiking Area Monte de la Enfermería

1.4km

Hiking Area Cala Naturista

1.4km

Park Calle Cerrillo

1.5km

Supermarket Unide Market.

1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Maxcoop

1.7km

Place Of Worship Monasterio Santa María la Real de Valdeiglesias

660m

Tourist Attraction Pantano San Juan

970m

Tourist Attraction Lancha del Yelmo

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Pantano de San Juan

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Virgen de la Nueva

6.8km

Tourist Attraction San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Zona de baño

6.9km

Museum NASA Space Station Madrid

9km

Amusement Center AVENTURA AMAZONIA PELAYOS. Parque de multiaventura y tirolinas para niños y adultos. Despedidas, Cumples y Teambuilding.

630m

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About

Playa del embalse is located on the San Juan Reservoir and it is in the 3th place out of 6 beaches in the Madrid region 52.3 km away from its center, the city of Madrid. It is one of the beaches of Poblado de San Juan settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Playa del embalse coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Zona de bano del embalse, which has a rating of 7.5.

Playa del embalse is located in Madrid within Poblado de San Juan, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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.

Located within the settlement

Poblado de San Juan • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Bar El Paleto De Ávila

6.6 - Good 50m

Restaurant Restaurante Monasterio

8.2 - Very good 340m

Restaurant Meson La Playa Pantano San Juan

8.2 - Very good 400m

Restaurant El Balcón del Alberche

7.4 - Good 450m

Restaurant Restaurante Vicente

6 - Pleasant 530m

Bar Chiringuito El Serengueti

7.4 - Good 760m

Restaurant A.C. La Martuka S.L.

7.8 - Very good 820m

Restaurant Kiosko Navarrevisca

8.2 - Very good 830m

Restaurant Mesón Del Puerto

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Hiking Area Presa del embalse de San Juan

480m

Hiking Area Desfiladero Los Malos Pasos

660m

Park Aparcamiento N6

790m

Hiking Area Rio Alberche

950m

Hiking Area Playa isla @antuandellarosa

1km

Hiking Area Playa Pelayo vip

1.3km

Hiking Area Monte de la Enfermería

1.4km

Hiking Area Cala Naturista

1.4km

Park Calle Cerrillo

1.5km

Supermarket Unide Market.

1.7km

Supermarket Supermercado Maxcoop

1.7km

Place Of Worship Monasterio Santa María la Real de Valdeiglesias

660m

Tourist Attraction Pantano San Juan

970m

Tourist Attraction Lancha del Yelmo

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Pantano de San Juan

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa de la Virgen de la Nueva

6.8km

Tourist Attraction San Martin de Valdeiglesias. Zona de baño

6.9km

Museum NASA Space Station Madrid

9km

Amusement Center AVENTURA AMAZONIA PELAYOS. Parque de multiaventura y tirolinas para niños y adultos. Despedidas, Cumples y Teambuilding.

630m

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Located at nearest locality

Poblado de San Juan • 16.7km from center

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19.4km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hotel Rural Don Burguillo

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Located at nearest locality

San Martin de Valdeiglesias • 7.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

370m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Playa El Muro Playa El Muro

7.3 Good

560m 7 min walk

Connected beach

Zona de bano del embalse Zona de bano del embalse

7.5 Very good

6.9km

Playa de la Virgen de la Nueva Playa de la Virgen de la Nueva

8.2 Very good

22.4km

Embalse De Burgillos Embalse De Burgillos

6.9 Good

22.8km

Embalse el Burguillo Embalse el Burguillo

6.9 Good

26.1km

Camping Pantano del Burguillo Camping Pantano del Burguillo

6.9 Good

28.9km

Playa Valmayor Playa Valmayor

5.8 Pleasant

50.9km

Zona de bano del embalse de Cazalegas Zona de bano del embalse de Cazalegas

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Poblado de San Juan • 240m

Main locality of province

Madrid • 52.3km

Transport

Airport

MAD • 64.9km

Bus Station

Smv-Ctra. -Vila • 7.6km

Train Station

Estación de tren Robledo de Chavela • 17.8km

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Lara Thompson

8 Very good

I've been to this beach twice and spent the entire day there. I really enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and the water is great. It's also conveniently located close to Madrid.

February 2024

Javier Mendoza / asesor inmobiliario

6 Pleasant

It's unfortunate that this particular section of the beach is not well-maintained and tends to be dirty due to the presence of inappropriate individuals. The loud music becomes a competition, with everyone trying to outdo each other in terms of volume. Although it's prohibited to bring pets into the water, some people still do so. This area definitely requires more supervision and regulation.

February 2024

Zeteto Zeteto

6 Pleasant

It's not great. However, it's not worth making the trip from downtown Madrid. The beach location is quite uncomfortable, situated on a sloping terrain with rocks. Plus, it's quite small and serves as a bathing spot amidst boats. Overall, I wouldn't recommend it.

February 2024

Sara L. M.

6 Pleasant

This beach is conveniently located near Madrid and offers easy parking near the bathing area. The beach features both coarse sand and stone sections, as well as natural shaded areas. Additionally, there is a beach bar located nearby. Unfortunately, there is a large number of individuals who are rude, uncivil, and disrespectful, making it difficult to fully relax. Furthermore, the beach suffers from litter and abandoned plastics and garbage left behind by some visitors.

February 2024

Larissa Zabinski

10 Exceptional

The beach was absolutely breathtaking.

February 2024

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa del embalse?

The coastline of Playa del embalse is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa del embalse?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa del embalse, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Playa del embalse good for swimming?

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

Playa del embalse does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Playa del embalse 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 gentle.

Is the Playa del embalse secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa del embalse is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa del embalse?

The bar is located right on the Playa del embalse.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Paleto De Ávila is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa del embalse?

There are 40 places to stay in the Playa del embalse area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa del embalse include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Playa del embalse from parking?

The Playa del embalse 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 del embalse?

There are 3 attractions near Playa del embalse that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pantano San Juan located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.