What is the water and sand quality of the Playa de la Magdalena?

The coastline of Playa de la Magdalena is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The 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 la Magdalena?

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

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Playa de la Magdalena is partially protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Playa de la Magdalena 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 la Magdalena secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa de la Magdalena 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 beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

The bar is located right on the Playa de la Magdalena.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de la Magdalena?

There are 649 places to stay in the Playa de la Magdalena area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de la Magdalena include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=92393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Gran Hotel Victoria</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=91028&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Santemar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=93427&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Hoyuela</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6745834&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Playa del Sardinero</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8793857&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Chalet en El Sardinero a 5 minutos de la playa.</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=93905&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de la Magdalena from parking?

The Playa de la Magdalena 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 la Magdalena?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de la Magdalena that are popular with travelers. The nearest are MiPlanHoy located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de la Magdalena (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 la Magdalena (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.

Photo of Playa de la Magdalena with bright sand surface

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Photo of Playa de la Magdalena with spacious shore

Photo of Playa de la Magdalena with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de la Magdalena amenities area

Photo of Playa de la Magdalena and the settlement

Photo of Playa de la Magdalena - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Playa de la Magdalena

La Magdalena Beach

Santander, Spain

8.4

#6 out of 80 in Cantabria 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Barrio El Muelle • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

2.9km

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

9.2km

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

470m

National Park el bosque2

740m

Park Jardines de Piquío

990m

Park Parque de Mataleñas

2km

Park Llamas Park

2km

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

2km

Park Parque Atlántico de Las Llamas

2.1km

Park Pereda Garden

2.1km

Park Parque Cabo Mayor

2.6km

Bar Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena

8 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante El Puntal

8.4 - Very good 320m

Restaurant Deluz

8.2 - Very good 450m

Bar Terrace Lounge BNS

8.2 - Very good 590m

Restaurant Restaurante La Cañía

8.2 - Very good 690m

Bar El Baruco De San Martín

7.8 - Very good 850m

Bar La Atalaya de Mayte

9.2 - Excellent 860m

Bar Bar Mora

9 - Excellent 870m

Hamburger Restaurant Max Sports Café Santander

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

850m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

970m

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

1.2km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

1.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

1.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

2km

Market Mercado del Este

2.1km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

2.3km

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

540m

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

8.2 - Very good 830m

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Embarcadero Santander

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Pombo

1.9km

Museum Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ascensor Río de la Pila

2.1km

Casino Gran Casino del Sardinero

740m

Historical Landmark Palacio de la Magdalena

740m

Historical Landmark Plaza Porticada (plaza de Velarde)

2.3km

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About

Playa de la Magdalena is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 80 beaches in the Cantabria region 2.6 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Barrio El Muelle settlement, just 2.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

Barrio El Muelle • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil

2.9km

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

9.2km

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

470m

National Park el bosque2

740m

Park Jardines de Piquío

990m

Park Parque de Mataleñas

2km

Park Llamas Park

2km

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

2km

Park Parque Atlántico de Las Llamas

2.1km

Park Pereda Garden

2.1km

Park Parque Cabo Mayor

2.6km

Bar Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena

8 - Very good 60m

Restaurant Restaurante El Puntal

8.4 - Very good 320m

Restaurant Deluz

8.2 - Very good 450m

Bar Terrace Lounge BNS

8.2 - Very good 590m

Restaurant Restaurante La Cañía

8.2 - Very good 690m

Bar El Baruco De San Martín

7.8 - Very good 850m

Bar La Atalaya de Mayte

9.2 - Excellent 860m

Bar Bar Mora

9 - Excellent 870m

Hamburger Restaurant Max Sports Café Santander

8.6 - Excellent 950m

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

850m

Supermarket Carrefour Express

970m

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

1.2km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

1.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

1.6km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

2km

Market Mercado del Este

2.1km

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

2.3km

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

540m

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

8.2 - Very good 830m

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

9.4 - Excellent 880m

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

8.8 - Excellent 1km

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro

9.6 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Embarcadero Santander

8.6 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Pombo

1.9km

Museum Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ascensor Río de la Pila

2.1km

Casino Gran Casino del Sardinero

740m

Historical Landmark Palacio de la Magdalena

740m

Historical Landmark Plaza Porticada (plaza de Velarde)

2.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

490m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Apartamento Playa del Sardinero

Entire Apartment

Igollo • 2.3km from center

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490m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Gran Hotel Victoria

Hotel

Igollo • 2.5km from center

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Chalet en El Sardinero a 5 minutos de la playa.

540m from the beach

9 Excellent

Chalet en El Sardinero a 5 minutos de la playa.

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Located at nearest locality

Barrio El Muelle • 2.5km from center

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600m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hotel Apartamentos Don Carlos

Serviced Apartment

Igollo • 2.6km from center

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640m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Santemar

Hotel

Igollo • 2.6km from center

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700m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

APARTAMENTOS NIZA

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio El Muelle • 2.7km from center

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710m from the beach

7.5 Very good

Hosteria Santander

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Igollo • 2.7km from center

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750m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

La casa de la luz

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio El Muelle • 2.4km from center

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820m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Hotel Hoyuela

Hotel

Igollo • 2.8km from center

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840m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Gran Hotel Sardinero

Hotel

Igollo • 2.9km from center

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860m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Apartamento Zona Playa y centro Ciudad

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio El Muelle • 2.5km from center

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Acogedor apartamento con vistas a la Bahia

880m from the beach

8 Very good

Acogedor apartamento con vistas a la Bahia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Barrio El Muelle • 2.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Playa de Los Peligros

8 Very good

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Playa del Camello

7.7 Very good

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Connected beach

Playa de los Bikinis

8 Very good

Popular beach 1.4km 18 min walk

Sardinero Beach Playa del Sardinero

8.2 Very good

2km

Playa de Los Molinucos

7.8 Very good

Popular beach 2.3km

Matalenas Beach Playa de Matalenas

8.3 Very good

2.7km

Playa del Puntal

7.3 Good

Popular beach 3.9km

Somo Beach Playa de Somo

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Barrio El Muelle • 2.1km

Main locality of province

Santander • 2.6km

Transport

Airport

SDR • 5.5km

Bus Station

Santander • 2.7km

Train Station

Estación de tren Santander • 2.8km

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Eve Keith

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Lovely unexpected find.

Michail Kosak

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful cozy beach. Might be a bit more rough with more littles stones than the more popular beaches but also less people and more relaxed. Also at some parts of it you have great spots to find some sea shells!

Tess

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach, walkable from the city centre with beautiful sands

Rick Kolbaiev

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

nice beach . good for active people. there is also nice restaurant. stuff friendly and polite. very strong current

Doug Burdon

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Nice beach not too crowded. Good for swimming.

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Playa de la Magdalena

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Playground Parque infantil

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

National Park el bosque2

Park Jardines de Piquío

Park Parque de Mataleñas

Park Llamas Park

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

Park Parque Atlántico de Las Llamas

Park Pereda Garden

Park Parque Cabo Mayor

Bar Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena

Restaurant Restaurante El Puntal

Restaurant Deluz

Bar Terrace Lounge BNS

Restaurant Restaurante La Cañía

Bar El Baruco De San Martín

Bar La Atalaya de Mayte

Bar Bar Mora

Hamburger Restaurant Max Sports Café Santander

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Market Mercado del Este

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro

Tourist Attraction Embarcadero Santander

Tourist Attraction Plaza de Pombo

Museum Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria

Tourist Attraction Ascensor Río de la Pila

Casino Gran Casino del Sardinero

Historical Landmark Palacio de la Magdalena

Historical Landmark Plaza Porticada (plaza de Velarde)

About

Barrio El Muelle, Cantabria,

Playground Parque infantil

Dog Park Arenal del Jortín

Zoo Parque Marino de la Magdalena

National Park el bosque2

Park Jardines de Piquío

Park Parque de Mataleñas

Park Llamas Park

Hiking Area Senda de Mataleñas

Park Parque Atlántico de Las Llamas

Park Pereda Garden

Park Parque Cabo Mayor

Bar Restaurante Balneario la Magdalena

Restaurant Restaurante El Puntal

Restaurant Deluz

Bar Terrace Lounge BNS

Restaurant Restaurante La Cañía

Bar El Baruco De San Martín

Bar La Atalaya de Mayte

Bar Bar Mora

Hamburger Restaurant Max Sports Café Santander

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Supermercado Lupa

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Market Mercado del Este

Supermarket Lupa Supermercados

Museum Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico

Tourist Attraction MiPlanHoy

Tourist Attraction Faro de La Cerda

Tourist Attraction Planetario de Santander

Tourist Attraction Faro De La Isla De Mouro