What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Covachos?

The coastline of Playa de Covachos 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 Covachos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Covachos, 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 Covachos good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Playa de Covachos is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Playa de Covachos for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa de Covachos 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 gentle.

Is the Playa de Covachos 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:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Playa de Covachos?

Playa de Covachos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>FKK / Naturists</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Covachos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Covachos.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Pausau is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Covachos?

There are 658 places to stay in the Playa de Covachos area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Covachos include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7428593&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Playa San Juan</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=293501&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Venta del Mar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=275312&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Posada La Morena</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5101395&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Playa De Covachos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6498912&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Salitre</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9478779&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Holidea Playa San Juan de la Canal</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Covachos from parking?

The Playa de Covachos 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa de Covachos?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa de Covachos 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. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Covachos (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 Covachos (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.

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Playa de Covachos

Liencres, Spain

6.9

#71 out of 80 in Cantabria 7

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

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Located within the settlement

Barrio La Arnia • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

1.2km

Playground Playa de Cerrias

2km

Playground Parque Infantil

2.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

3.6km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.1km

Park Bar camping la arnia

600m

Hiking Area Alto de la casa

750m

Park San Juan de la Canal Park

1.2km

Park Espacio multiusos 'La Plaza'

1.4km

Park Sorriba Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Playa de somocueva

1.7km

Park La Caloquera Park

1.8km

Park Plaza de la Cruz

1.9km

Hiking Area Punta del Pino

2.1km

Bar Restaurante Pausau

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante El Cazurro

9 - Excellent 470m

Bar Restaurante Peñón CQ

8.2 - Very good 1km

Bar LaHuerta Soto de la Marina

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar La Viga

9 - Excellent 1km

Bar Café-Bar Las Higueras

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Café Bar El Trastero

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Dower Gastrobar & Music

7.8 - Very good 1.3km

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Pomodoro

7.8 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket BM Shop

1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Regma

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

1.9km

Supermarket Coviran

2km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés Santander

6.8km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

7km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

7.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

7.7km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Doctor Morales Park

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Distilleries Siderit SL

9.8 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Museo Cántabro del Ferrocarril

9.6 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Centro de Interpretación de la ciudad de Santander

7.2 - Good 8.1km

Tourist Attraction Bishopric of Santander

7.4 - Good 8.2km

Church Catedral de Santander

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Estatua de Pedro de Velarde

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Tourist Attraction Muralla de Santander

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Historical Landmark Plaza Porticada (plaza de Velarde)

8.2km

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About

Playa de Covachos is located on the Biscay bay (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 71th place out of 80 beaches in the Cantabria region 8.3 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Barrio La Arnia settlement, just 0.4 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +19 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Barrio La Arnia • 0.4 km

Map of beach

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

1.2km

Playground Playa de Cerrias

2km

Playground Parque Infantil

2.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

3.6km

Playground Parque Infantil

6.1km

Park Bar camping la arnia

600m

Hiking Area Alto de la casa

750m

Park San Juan de la Canal Park

1.2km

Park Espacio multiusos 'La Plaza'

1.4km

Park Sorriba Park

1.6km

Hiking Area Playa de somocueva

1.7km

Park La Caloquera Park

1.8km

Park Plaza de la Cruz

1.9km

Hiking Area Punta del Pino

2.1km

Bar Restaurante Pausau

8.8 - Excellent 420m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante El Cazurro

9 - Excellent 470m

Bar Restaurante Peñón CQ

8.2 - Very good 1km

Bar LaHuerta Soto de la Marina

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Bar Bar La Viga

9 - Excellent 1km

Bar Café-Bar Las Higueras

8 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Café Bar El Trastero

7.8 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Dower Gastrobar & Music

7.8 - Very good 1.3km

Italian Restaurant Restaurante Pomodoro

7.8 - Very good 1.3km

Supermarket BM Shop

1.6km

Ice Cream Shop Regma

8.2 - Very good 1.9km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

1.9km

Supermarket Coviran

2km

Shopping Mall El Corte Inglés Santander

6.8km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

7km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

7.6km

Supermarket Carrefour Market

7.7km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Doctor Morales Park

8.6 - Excellent 5.9km

Tourist Attraction Distilleries Siderit SL

9.8 - Exceptional 6.5km

Tourist Attraction Museo Cántabro del Ferrocarril

9.6 - Exceptional 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Centro de Interpretación de la ciudad de Santander

7.2 - Good 8.1km

Tourist Attraction Bishopric of Santander

7.4 - Good 8.2km

Church Catedral de Santander

8.2km

Tourist Attraction Estatua de Pedro de Velarde

8.8 - Excellent 8.3km

Tourist Attraction Muralla de Santander

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Historical Landmark Plaza Porticada (plaza de Velarde)

8.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Apartamento Holidea Playa San Juan de la Canal

980m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Apartamento Holidea Playa San Juan de la Canal

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio La Arnia • 1.3km from center

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1.2km from the beach

8 Very good

Bungalows Costa San Juan

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Prezanes • 1.4km from center

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Chalet con Vistas al Mar en San Juan de la Canal

1.3km from the beach

5.7 Pleasant

Chalet con Vistas al Mar en San Juan de la Canal

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Barrio La Arnia • 1.7km from center

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Apartamento 6 personas Playa de Covachos

1.3km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartamento 6 personas Playa de Covachos

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio La Arnia • 1.3km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Apartamentos Playa De Covachos

Entire Apartment

Prezanes • 1.3km from center

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1.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Villa Playa San Juan

Resort Villa

Prezanes • 1.7km from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Posada La Morena

Hotel

Prezanes • 1.7km from center

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Estudios con cocina y habitaciones sin cocina Playa de Covachos

1.3km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Estudios con cocina y habitaciones sin cocina Playa de Covachos

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Prezanes • 1.3km from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

La Venta del Mar

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Boo de Pielagos • 1.1km from center

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1.6km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Apartamentos Salitre

Entire Apartment

Prezanes • 1.8km from center

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1.8km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Atico La Canal

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio La Arnia • 2.1km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Duplex en Liencres

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio La Arnia • 1.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 460m 6 min walk

Arnia Beach Playa de la Arnia

6.8 Good

1.4km 19 min walk

Playa de San Juan

8 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Playa de Portio

7.4 Good

2.1km

Playa de Cerrias

6.9 Good

2.7km

Playa de Somocuevas

8 Very good

2.9km

Playa Virgen del Mar

7.9 Very good

3.2km

Playa Pedruquios

7.7 Very good

4.9km

Playa de Canallave

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Barrio La Arnia • 450m

Main locality of province

Santander • 8.3km

Transport

Airport

SDR • 8.9km

Bus Station

S.C.Bezana St.Cruz De Liencres • 1000m

Train Station

Bezana • 3.6km

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6.9 Good

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William Thomas

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Make sure you come when the tide is low.

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Pavlina

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

A sight to behold, though swimming isn't ideal due to the high waves. It may be a bit of a trek to get there, but the beach itself is worth the climb over the rocks.

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Hans Mueller

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

I'm absolutely wowed by this beach!

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Juan Carlos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This place is a must-see destination! It's absolutely stunning, with golden sand and breathtaking views. It's a great place to spend some time and take in the beauty of nature.

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Antonelli Marini

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This location is absolutely gorgeous! It's the perfect place to relax and take in the beauty of nature. Plus, it's easily accessible, making it even more convenient to visit.