Photo of Salen Beach with rocks cover surface

Photo of Salen Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Salen Beach with straight shore

Photo of Salen Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Salen Beach located in natural area

7.1

Good

Salen Beach

Salen, United Kingdom

#206 out of 298 in Scotland

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Salen • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Eilean Shona Jetty

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Ardtoe beach

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ardnamurchan Natural History Visitor Centre

9.4km

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About

Salen Beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 77th place out of 113 beaches in the Highland region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Salen 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 directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Loch Sunart Beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

Salen Beach (Highland) is located outside the Salen settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Salen Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Located outside the settlement

Salen • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Tourist Attraction Eilean Shona Jetty

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Ardtoe beach

9.3km

Tourist Attraction Ardnamurchan Natural History Visitor Centre

9.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Loch Sunart Beach Loch Sunart Beach

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Singing Sands Singing Sands

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Ardtoe beach Ardtoe beach

8.4 Very good

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Pledges Beach Pledges Beach

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Smirisary Beach Smirisary Beach

7.9 Very good

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Samalaman Bay Samalaman Bay

7.8 Very good

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Peanmeanach Beach Peanmeanach Beach

6.8 Good

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Fascadale Bay Beach Fascadale Bay Beach

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Salen • 1.8km

Transport

Airport

ULL • 21.8km

Bus Station

Breadalbane Street at Fire Station • 19.4km

Train Station

Lochailort • 21.3km

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Инесса Ш

10 Exceptional

Very beautiful and quiet place! 😍

Rob Spray

10 Exceptional

A tranquil spot and several good places to dive and see the wildlife. Please keep it clean!

Gordon Glen

10 Exceptional

Lovely place great view and a very peaceful popular place for an overnight camp,be respectful and take your rubbish home

David Shellcock

10 Exceptional

Space for motorhomes X 3 good stop for stretching your or the dogs legs on the shore.

W. P.

8 Very good

Nice spot on the Loch to have your picnick. One table provided

Questions and answers

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

The Salen Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Salen Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Salen 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 Salen Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Salen Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Salen Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Salen 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Salen Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Salen Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Salen Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Salen Beach.

How far is the Salen Beach from parking?

The Salen Beach 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Salen 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Salen Beach (Highland) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Salen Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.