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

The coastline of Playa de Kanala 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 Kanala?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa de Kanala, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Playa de Kanala is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing</li></ul>

Is the Playa de Kanala 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 Kanala 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.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa de Kanala for swimming is positive.

Is the Playa de Kanala 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 very smooth.

Is the Playa de Kanala secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Playa de Kanala 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Playa de Kanala?

Playa de Kanala 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 Playa de Kanala?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa de Kanala.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Arteaga- Ría/playa is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Playa de Kanala?

There are 240 places to stay in the Playa de Kanala area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Playa de Kanala include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=384343&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Atalaya</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=664260&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Palacio Branka</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5825741&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maison Chic the Basque Bed and Breakfast</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4673326&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento en el autentico corazon de Mundaka</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=417327&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">EcoHotel Rural Angiz</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=94241&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Spa Gametxo</a></li></ul>

How far is the Playa de Kanala from parking?

The Playa de Kanala 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa de Kanala?

There are 4 attractions near Playa de Kanala that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Urdaibai Viewpoint located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa de Kanala (Biscay) 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 Kanala (Biscay) 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 Kanala with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa de Kanala with blue water surface

Photo of Playa de Kanala with spacious shore

Photo of Playa de Kanala with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Playa de Kanala and the settlement

Photo of Playa de Kanala backed by cliffs

Photo of Playa de Kanala - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Playa de Kanala

Kanala Beach

Canala, Spain

7.7

#33 out of 56 in Basque Country 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Busturia • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Zabuak

2.2km

Playground Parkea

3.8km

Park Arketa Atsedengunea

1.2km

Park Urdaibai Biosferaren Erreserba

1.3km

Hiking Area Cotero Marua

1.3km

Hiking Area Cotero Dantzaleku

1.7km

Park Hacia San Pedro de Atxarre

2.4km

Park Proyecto E.V.A. (Espacio Vital Armónico) @espaciovitalarmonico

2.6km

Hiking Area Laga - Laida oinezko bidea

3.3km

Hiking Area Laga-Laida oinezko bidea

3.3km

Hiking Area Laga-Ibarrangelu oinezko bidea

3.4km

Restaurant Arteaga- Ría/playa

7 - Good 260m

Restaurant Restaurante Kanala

8.2 - Very good 260m

Bar Arketa Erretegia

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Atxarre Taberna Kafetegia

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Mar Mar Laida

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Bizkaine

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Biskaine Urdaibai

7.8 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante PORTUONDO

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Cervecera hamburgueseria Portuondo

10 - Exceptional 2km

Ice Cream Shop Quiosco Laida helados y gominolas

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Supermarket CLAREL

5.2km

Supermarket BM Shop

5.3km

Supermarket Eroski city

5.3km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

5.3km

Supermarket EROSKI CITY

5.4km

Supermarket Coviran Matxitxako

5.4km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

5.5km

Supermarket Eroski Center

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Urdaibai Viewpoint

1.5km

Museum Ekoetxea Urdaibai

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Azalene hondartza

7 - Good 3.1km

Church Hermitage of Saint Catherine, Mundaka

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Arteaga / Arteagako dorrea

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Estrella del Norte

4km

Tourist Attraction Basondo

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Nuevo Bosque De Oma

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Picassoren “Guernica” horma-irudia

7.4km

Cultural Center Gernikako Batzarretxea

7.6km

Historical Landmark Mundaka

3km

Historical Landmark Cueva de Santimamiñe

5.2km

Historical Landmark The Old Tree

7.6km

Historical Landmark Árbol de Gernika

7.7km

Historical Landmark Matxitxako Lurmuturreko Itsasargi Zaharra

9.8km

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About

Playa de Kanala is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 21th place out of 32 beaches in the Biscay region 19.7 km away from its center, the city of Markina-Xemein. It is one of the beaches of Busturia settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Located within the settlement

Busturia • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Zabuak

2.2km

Playground Parkea

3.8km

Park Arketa Atsedengunea

1.2km

Park Urdaibai Biosferaren Erreserba

1.3km

Hiking Area Cotero Marua

1.3km

Hiking Area Cotero Dantzaleku

1.7km

Park Hacia San Pedro de Atxarre

2.4km

Park Proyecto E.V.A. (Espacio Vital Armónico) @espaciovitalarmonico

2.6km

Hiking Area Laga - Laida oinezko bidea

3.3km

Hiking Area Laga-Laida oinezko bidea

3.3km

Hiking Area Laga-Ibarrangelu oinezko bidea

3.4km

Restaurant Arteaga- Ría/playa

7 - Good 260m

Restaurant Restaurante Kanala

8.2 - Very good 260m

Bar Arketa Erretegia

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Bar Atxarre Taberna Kafetegia

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Bar Mar Mar Laida

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Restaurant Bizkaine

8.4 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Biskaine Urdaibai

7.8 - Very good 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurante PORTUONDO

8.8 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Cervecera hamburgueseria Portuondo

10 - Exceptional 2km

Ice Cream Shop Quiosco Laida helados y gominolas

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Supermarket CLAREL

5.2km

Supermarket BM Shop

5.3km

Supermarket Eroski city

5.3km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

5.3km

Supermarket EROSKI CITY

5.4km

Supermarket Coviran Matxitxako

5.4km

Supermarket BM Supermercados

5.5km

Supermarket Eroski Center

5.5km

Tourist Attraction Urdaibai Viewpoint

1.5km

Museum Ekoetxea Urdaibai

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Azalene hondartza

7 - Good 3.1km

Church Hermitage of Saint Catherine, Mundaka

3.2km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Arteaga / Arteagako dorrea

8.8 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Estrella del Norte

4km

Tourist Attraction Basondo

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Nuevo Bosque De Oma

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Picassoren “Guernica” horma-irudia

7.4km

Cultural Center Gernikako Batzarretxea

7.6km

Historical Landmark Mundaka

3km

Historical Landmark Cueva de Santimamiñe

5.2km

Historical Landmark The Old Tree

7.6km

Historical Landmark Árbol de Gernika

7.7km

Historical Landmark Matxitxako Lurmuturreko Itsasargi Zaharra

9.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

BIOSFERA HOME II, cerca de la playa de San Antonio

1.3km from the beach

10 Exceptional

BIOSFERA HOME II, cerca de la playa de San Antonio

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Located at nearest locality

Hotel

Mundaka • 2.9km from center

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Plazuela Sta Catalina I en Mundaka By Kabia Gestion

3.2km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Plazuela Sta Catalina I en Mundaka By Kabia Gestion

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Located at nearest locality

Busturia • 3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

890m 12 min walk

Playa San Antonio

8.2 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Tona Hondartza

7.4 Good

1.7km 22 min walk

Laida beach

8 Very good

2.8km

Playa de Mundaka

7.7 Very good

Popular beach 3.3km

Laga Beach Playa de Laga

8.5 Excellent

Popular beach 6.2km

Aritzatxu Beach Playa de Aritzatxu

8.4 Very good

7.8km

Eako Hondartza

7.8 Very good

10.9km

Ogella Hondartza

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Busturia • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Markina-Xemein • 19.7km

Transport

Airport

BIO • 20.8km

Bus Station

Larrotegi • 14.3km

Train Station

Axpe-busturia • 1.1km

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7.7 Very good

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Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Trankila, relax total.

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Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

We went up to the hermitage of San Pedro de Atxarre and then enjoyed a swim on the beach. What we liked the most is the mix of vegetation and fine sand. We thought it was very clean and we loved the idea of being able to bring our dog. A highly recommended beach

Bastiaan Hubers

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Cozy little beach at high tide, huge beach at low tide. Lifeguards and showers available. Very good pinchos available in the bar along the beach. Finding parking is sometimes a challenge, but just follow the locals.

Zutoia payan ellakuria

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Not having surveillance allows us to go with our dogs to the beach in summer. To park, we can leave the car without problems in the restaurant parking lot, which we will find right in front of the stairs that we will have to go down to access it. Normally, people with dogs stay on the left side, the beach is very quiet and the surroundings are wonderful.

Bercana Bercana

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

A quiet beach, for sunbathing, the only drawback is the number of stairs you have to go down to get to it, if you go with children and carrying the umbrella, the refrigerator, etc., it is an ordeal and the return to the car is identical. It has showers, but there is no beach bar or bar.