What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Sonabia?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Cala Sonabia?

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

Is the Cala Sonabia good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Cala Sonabia does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Cala Sonabia 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Sonabia secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cala Sonabia 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 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 Cala Sonabia?

Cala Sonabia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Beachgoers with pets</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala Sonabia?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Sonabia.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito PLAYA SONABIA is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Sonabia?

There are 195 places to stay in the Cala Sonabia area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Sonabia include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=307944&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Risco</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1783066&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ramona</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1957225&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Liendo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3544807&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Laredo Ocean Port</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6445075&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">villa Santa Ana</a></li></ul>

How far is the Cala Sonabia from parking?

The Cala Sonabia 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Sonabia?

There are 1 attractions near Cala Sonabia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa San Julián located in 3.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Sonabia (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.Cala Sonabia (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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Photo of Cala Sonabia with short straight shore

Photo of Cala Sonabia with very clean level of cleanliness

Cala Sonabia

Cala Sonabia Beach

Oriñón, Spain

7.3

#58 out of 80 in Cantabria 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Sonabia • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Park Observatorio de aves de Sonabia

420m

Hiking Area Cabo Cebollero (Punta Sonabia)

480m

Park La Ballena, Barrio De Sonabia

550m

Hiking Area Playa de Sonabia

720m

Park Pico El Ángulo

1.1km

Park Buitrera

1.2km

Hiking Area Arcos de Llanegro (Ojos del diablo)

1.2km

Hiking Area Pico Tueros

1.3km

Park Pico de Llandesagú

1.4km

Bar Chiringuito PLAYA SONABIA

8.2 - Very good 370m

Restaurant Restaurante Las Encinas

8 - Very good 720m

Bar ROMPEOLAS

8 - Very good 1.6km

Bar Rompeolas Arenillas Beach Bar

7.2 - Good 1.7km

Bar Asador Argentino Rocamar

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Asador Erillo

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Cafetería Restaurante Camping de Oriñón

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant La Tertulia Food & Tapas.

7.2 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Camping Arenillas

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Bakery Tahona Oriñon

1.9km

Supermarket EROSKI

7km

Supermarket Supermercados Lupa

7.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

7.2km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

7.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Carabela

8.5km

Supermarket Lupa

8.9km

Supermarket Lidl

9km

Supermarket ALDI

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa San Julián

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Túnel de Laredo (Interior)

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Faro del Caballo

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa La Salvé de Laredo

9.1km

Historical Landmark Fuerte del Rastrillar

7km

Historical Landmark Ruta histórica de La Puebla Vieja

7.1km

Historical Landmark Fuerte de San Carlos

9.4km

Historical Landmark Plaza del Ayuntamiento

9.5km

Historical Landmark Palacio de Ocharan

9.9km

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About

Cala Sonabia is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 58th place out of 80 beaches in the Cantabria region 39.5 km away from its center, the city of Santander. It is one of the beaches of Sonabia settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located outside the settlement

Sonabia • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Park Observatorio de aves de Sonabia

420m

Hiking Area Cabo Cebollero (Punta Sonabia)

480m

Park La Ballena, Barrio De Sonabia

550m

Hiking Area Playa de Sonabia

720m

Park Pico El Ángulo

1.1km

Park Buitrera

1.2km

Hiking Area Arcos de Llanegro (Ojos del diablo)

1.2km

Hiking Area Pico Tueros

1.3km

Park Pico de Llandesagú

1.4km

Bar Chiringuito PLAYA SONABIA

8.2 - Very good 370m

Restaurant Restaurante Las Encinas

8 - Very good 720m

Bar ROMPEOLAS

8 - Very good 1.6km

Bar Rompeolas Arenillas Beach Bar

7.2 - Good 1.7km

Bar Asador Argentino Rocamar

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Asador Erillo

8 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant Cafetería Restaurante Camping de Oriñón

8.2 - Very good 1.7km

Restaurant La Tertulia Food & Tapas.

7.2 - Good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Camping Arenillas

8.2 - Very good 1.8km

Bakery Tahona Oriñon

1.9km

Supermarket EROSKI

7km

Supermarket Supermercados Lupa

7.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

7.2km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

7.3km

Supermarket Supermercado Carabela

8.5km

Supermarket Lupa

8.9km

Supermarket Lidl

9km

Supermarket ALDI

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Playa San Julián

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Túnel de Laredo (Interior)

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Faro del Caballo

8.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa La Salvé de Laredo

9.1km

Historical Landmark Fuerte del Rastrillar

7km

Historical Landmark Ruta histórica de La Puebla Vieja

7.1km

Historical Landmark Fuerte de San Carlos

9.4km

Historical Landmark Plaza del Ayuntamiento

9.5km

Historical Landmark Palacio de Ocharan

9.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

4km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Villa Liendo

Entire Villa

Iseca Vieja • 3.7km from center

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5.7km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sonabia • 7.1km from center

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7.3km from the beach

8 Very good

Venus primera linea de playa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sonabia • 7.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 770m 10 min walk

Sonabia Beach Playa de Sonabia

8.6 Excellent

Popular beach 1.6km 21 min walk

Orinon Beach Playa de Orinon

7.8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Playa de Arenillas

7.5 Very good

3.6km

Playa de San Julian

8.3 Very good

Popular beach 7.7km

Laredo Beach Playa de Laredo

7.7 Very good

8.6km

Ostende Beach

7.1 Good

9.3km

Playa El Pedregal

7.1 Good

10km

Playa de Santona

7.8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Sonabia • 600m

Main locality of province

Santander • 39.5km

Transport

Airport

BIO • 35.9km

Bus Station

Guriezo (El Puente) • 7.6km

Train Station

Treto • 11.7km

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

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Average Reviews rating

7.3 Good

Fernando Ponticelli

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Peaceful place. Loved the whale-like rocks and the "eye of the devil" on top of the mountain.

L'Oeil Rotatif

Novice Beachgoer

2 Very poor

This place sucks. Difficult to access and dirty. The moutain hides the sun most of the time. Just don't go.

Laxmi khadka

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Nice place

Cristina Hidalgo

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful cove that you cannot miss!!! The access is incredible and the cove even more incredible!!!!

Laura VP

Novice Beachgoer

2 Very poor

Very complicated to bathe, not worth it, a lot of algae and difficult access. Oriñol beach is better. Most of the photos refer to the Sonabia BEACH, not the Cove.