Photo of Melvich Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Melvich Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Melvich Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Melvich Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Melvich Beach and the settlement

Photo of Melvich Beach surrounded by mountains

Photo of Melvich Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.3

Very good

Melvich Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melvich Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Melvich Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Halladale Inn is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

Melvich, United Kingdom

#34 out of 298 in Scotland

8.3

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Melvich • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Halladale Inn

9 - Excellent 800m

Coffee Shop coastline coffee shop

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Farm Kirkton farm

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Portskerra harbour

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Farm Buggy Tours

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Strathy Point Lighthouse

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Armadale Beach

9.3km

Historical Landmark Mackay Country Landmark

3.2km

Historical Landmark Reay Cross Slab

8.2km

Historical Landmark Achvarasdal Broch

9.6km

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About

Melvich Beach is located on the The Atlantic Ocean and it is in the 8th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise 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 not crowded place during the season.

Melvich Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Portskerra Beach, which has a rating of 6.8.

Melvich Beach is located in Highland within Melvich, 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.

Weather

history

+13 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

4.1 M/S

Wind

+12 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Melvich • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Halladale Inn

9 - Excellent 800m

Coffee Shop coastline coffee shop

9.6 - Exceptional 1km

Farm Kirkton farm

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Portskerra harbour

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Farm Buggy Tours

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Strathy Point Lighthouse

7.6km

Tourist Attraction Armadale Beach

9.3km

Historical Landmark Mackay Country Landmark

3.2km

Historical Landmark Reay Cross Slab

8.2km

Historical Landmark Achvarasdal Broch

9.6km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.8km 23 min walk

Portskerra Beach Portskerra Beach

6.8 Good

3.3km

Drumhollistan Beach Drumhollistan Beach

6.8 Good

5.1km

Strathy Beach Strathy Beach

7.8 Very good

7.1km

Sandside Bay Beach Sandside Bay Beach

7.2 Good

9.3km

Armadale Beach Armadale Beach

6.9 Good

17.5km

Farr Beach Farr Beach

7.3 Good

19.8km

Torrisdale beach Torrisdale beach

7 Good

23.1km

Thurso Beach Thurso Beach

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Melvich • 540m

Transport

Airport

HOY • 47.6km

Bus Station

Ambulance Station • 22.2km

Train Station

Forsinard • 22.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Melvich Beach?

The coastline of Melvich Beach 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 Melvich Beach?

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

Is the Melvich Beach good for swimming?

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

Melvich Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Melvich Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Melvich Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Melvich Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Melvich Beach 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Melvich Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Melvich Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Halladale Inn is the closest place located 800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Melvich Beach from parking?

The Melvich Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Melvich Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Melvich Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Farm Buggy Tours located in 2.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Melvich Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Melvich Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Melvich Beach (Highland) 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.Melvich Beach (Highland) 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.