What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar?

The coastline of Playa de Santa Maria del Mar is covered with gray 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 Santa Maria del Mar?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar, 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 Santa Maria del Mar 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 Santa Maria del Mar 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 Playa de Santa Maria del Mar for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar 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 Santa Maria del Mar secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Playa de Santa Maria del Mar?

Playa de Santa Maria del Mar can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers (caravans / tent)</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa de Santa Maria del Mar?

The bar is located right on the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Diego is the closest place located 2000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar?

There are 256 places to stay in the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Santa Maria del Mar include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=97493&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Marques de la Moral</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=799335&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Piedras</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3527105&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">EYSINES 22</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7304196&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">PIEDRAS DE ASTURIAS</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7406238&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">La Carinosa</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Santa Maria del Mar from parking?

The Playa de Santa Maria del Mar 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 Santa Maria del Mar?

There are 1 attractions near Playa de Santa Maria del Mar that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa Salinas located in 3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Santa Maria del Mar (Asturias) 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 Santa Maria del Mar (Asturias) 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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Photo of Playa de Santa Maria del Mar with very clean level of cleanliness

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Playa de Santa Maria del Mar

Santa Maria del Mar Beach

Naveces, Spain

#25 out of 155 in Asturias 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Gray sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

El Puertu • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

6.5km

Playground Parque infantil y área de Zeluán

6.7km

Playground Parque Infantil Endasa

6.9km

Playground Parque infantil

7.3km

Playground Parque Don Severino Antonio Fidalgo ( Historiador local)

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.6km

Hiking Area Senda Costera Tramo Arnáu a santa María del Mar

740m

Park Merendero de Arnáu

1km

Park Pinos Altos Recreation Area

2km

Park La Deva Park

3km

Park Salinas Pine Forest

3.8km

Hiking Area Península de Nieva

5.1km

Hiking Area Alto del Buscón (Vértice Geodésico)

5.5km

Hiking Area Bufones de Nieva

5.6km

Park Parque de las Meanas

5.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Diego

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Real Balneario

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Spanish Restaurant Mesón Sidreria El Carmín

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Il Mercante di Vino - Trattoria

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant La Gaspara

8 - Very good 2.5km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante los Tres Monitos

7.6 - Very good 2.5km

Restaurant Ewan

7 - Good 2.6km

Bar Sidrería la Colonial

8 - Very good 2.7km

Bar El Cortijo Viandas y Bebercios

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

1.7km

Supermarket Minymas

1.9km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

1.9km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket Comprand Supermercados Salinas

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

3.1km

Supermarket Minymas

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

5.1km

Museum Museo de la Mina de Arnao

1km

Museum Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Salinas

3km

Museum Grotto Arbedales

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de España

6.1km

Tourist Attraction CMAE (Centro Municipal de Arte y Exposiciones)

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirador del Espíritu Santo

6.9km

Cultural Center Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre

6.5km

Historical Landmark Avilés Lighthouse

4.7km

Historical Landmark Mirador de las trincheras de Ranón

5.7km

Historical Landmark Fuente de los Caños de San Francisco

6.1km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Avilés

6.1km

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About

Playa de Santa Maria del Mar is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 25th place out of 155 beaches in the Asturias region 26.5 km away from its center, the city of Oviedo. It is one of the beaches of El Puertu settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located within the settlement

El Puertu • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

6.5km

Playground Parque infantil y área de Zeluán

6.7km

Playground Parque Infantil Endasa

6.9km

Playground Parque infantil

7.3km

Playground Parque Don Severino Antonio Fidalgo ( Historiador local)

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.6km

Hiking Area Senda Costera Tramo Arnáu a santa María del Mar

740m

Park Merendero de Arnáu

1km

Park Pinos Altos Recreation Area

2km

Park La Deva Park

3km

Park Salinas Pine Forest

3.8km

Hiking Area Península de Nieva

5.1km

Hiking Area Alto del Buscón (Vértice Geodésico)

5.5km

Hiking Area Bufones de Nieva

5.6km

Park Parque de las Meanas

5.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Diego

9.4 - Excellent 1.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Real Balneario

8.8 - Excellent 2.4km

Spanish Restaurant Mesón Sidreria El Carmín

8.2 - Very good 2.5km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Il Mercante di Vino - Trattoria

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant La Gaspara

8 - Very good 2.5km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante los Tres Monitos

7.6 - Very good 2.5km

Restaurant Ewan

7 - Good 2.6km

Bar Sidrería la Colonial

8 - Very good 2.7km

Bar El Cortijo Viandas y Bebercios

8.8 - Excellent 2.8km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

1.7km

Supermarket Minymas

1.9km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

1.9km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

2.5km

Supermarket Comprand Supermercados Salinas

2.7km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

3.1km

Supermarket Minymas

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

5.1km

Museum Museo de la Mina de Arnao

1km

Museum Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Playa Salinas

3km

Museum Grotto Arbedales

5.8km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de España

6.1km

Tourist Attraction CMAE (Centro Municipal de Arte y Exposiciones)

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Mirador del Espíritu Santo

6.9km

Cultural Center Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre

6.5km

Historical Landmark Avilés Lighthouse

4.7km

Historical Landmark Mirador de las trincheras de Ranón

5.7km

Historical Landmark Fuente de los Caños de San Francisco

6.1km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Avilés

6.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

740m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

La Carinosa

Entire House

El Ponton • 980m from center

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1km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel Marques de la Moral

Hotel

El Ponton • 1.1km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

AMORES DE ASTURIAS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 1.6km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

RECUERDOS DE ASTURIAS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 1.6km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hotel Piedras

Hotel

El Ponton • 1.7km from center

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2.2km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

EYSINES 22

Entire Apartment

El Ponton • 2km from center

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Piso amplio y luminoso cerca de la playa..!!

2.3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Piso amplio y luminoso cerca de la playa..!!

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 2km from center

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Piso centrico muy cerca de la playa de Salinas

2.3km from the beach

5.8 Pleasant

Piso centrico muy cerca de la playa de Salinas

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 2km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

PIEDRAS DE ASTURIAS

Entire Apartment

El Ponton • 2.1km from center

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2.6km from the beach

Amplio apartamento

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 2.5km from center

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Olea Apartments & Multidisciplinary Space

3km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Olea Apartments & Multidisciplinary Space

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 2.8km from center

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3.2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Next Stop Playa Salinas II

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Located at nearest locality

El Puertu • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.9 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

380m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Playa de la Llada

8 Very good

980m 13 min walk

Playa de Bahinas

6.9 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Playa de Arnao

5.9 Pleasant

1.5km 20 min walk

Playa de Munielles

6.7 Good

2.3km

Playa de El Cuerno

7.2 Good

Popular beach 2.4km

Salinas Beach Playa de Salinas

7.1 Good

4.5km

Playon de Bayas

6.8 Good

5.2km

Playa del Aranon

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

El Puertu • 290m

Main locality of province

Oviedo • 26.5km

Transport

Airport

OVD • 3.3km

Bus Station

[RAÍCES NUEVO/FUNDICIÓN, LA] Raíces 2 [CTA 04341] • 4.4km

Train Station

Piedras Blancas • 2.4km

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8 Very good

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8 Very good

S Harmsen

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Cute little beach between two hills. The sand is full of charcoal apparently and it does rub off on your skin. The waves are nice and there is a long shallow part, so kids can also easily go into the water. Parking nearby and not too busy at the end of June.

stephen chase

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Nice views day and night

U G

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Great beach❤️‍🔥 Walk in the water and go to the Sideria there.

Colm MacDonncha

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Fabulous natural beach, not too crowded.

Angel Sanchez Fernandez

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Excellent

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Playa de Santa Maria del Mar

Santa Maria del Mar Beach

Naveces, Spain

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque infantil y área de Zeluán

Playground Parque Infantil Endasa

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque Don Severino Antonio Fidalgo ( Historiador local)

Playground Parque Infantil

Hiking Area Senda Costera Tramo Arnáu a santa María del Mar

Park Merendero de Arnáu

Park Pinos Altos Recreation Area

Park La Deva Park

Park Salinas Pine Forest

Hiking Area Península de Nieva

Hiking Area Alto del Buscón (Vértice Geodésico)

Hiking Area Bufones de Nieva

Park Parque de las Meanas

Restaurant Restaurante Diego

Restaurant Restaurante Real Balneario

Spanish Restaurant Mesón Sidreria El Carmín

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Il Mercante di Vino - Trattoria

Restaurant La Gaspara

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante los Tres Monitos

Restaurant Ewan

Bar Sidrería la Colonial

Bar El Cortijo Viandas y Bebercios

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Minymas

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Comprand Supermercados Salinas

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Minymas

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

Museum Museo de la Mina de Arnao

Museum Philippe Cousteau Anchor Museum

Tourist Attraction Playa Salinas

Museum Grotto Arbedales

Tourist Attraction Plaza de España

Tourist Attraction CMAE (Centro Municipal de Arte y Exposiciones)

Tourist Attraction Mirador del Espíritu Santo

Cultural Center Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre

Historical Landmark Avilés Lighthouse

Historical Landmark Mirador de las trincheras de Ranón

Historical Landmark Fuente de los Caños de San Francisco

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Avilés

About

El Puertu, Asturias,

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque infantil y área de Zeluán

Playground Parque Infantil Endasa

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque Don Severino Antonio Fidalgo ( Historiador local)

Playground Parque Infantil

Hiking Area Senda Costera Tramo Arnáu a santa María del Mar

Park Merendero de Arnáu

Park Pinos Altos Recreation Area

Park La Deva Park

Park Salinas Pine Forest

Hiking Area Península de Nieva

Hiking Area Alto del Buscón (Vértice Geodésico)

Hiking Area Bufones de Nieva

Park Parque de las Meanas

Restaurant Restaurante Diego

Restaurant Restaurante Real Balneario

Spanish Restaurant Mesón Sidreria El Carmín

Pizza Restaurant Pizzería Il Mercante di Vino - Trattoria

Restaurant La Gaspara

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante los Tres Monitos

Restaurant Ewan

Bar Sidrería la Colonial

Bar El Cortijo Viandas y Bebercios

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Minymas

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

Supermarket Comprand Supermercados Salinas