The beaches of Cantabria have nothing to envy to any other tourist area, as they are considered by many to be the best beaches in the country. With about 300 kilometers of coastline, and despite being one of the smallest autonomous communities, Cantabria has about 100 beaches, mostly uncrowded and surrounded by nature.
The great diversity offered by the beaches of Cantabria makes it an ideal tourist destination for different tastes. The common denominator of the beaches in this area is undoubtedly the low overcrowding in them, since it is not the typical place to go to summer with the typical premise of “sun and beach”. The presence of nature in them, as we have already mentioned, is another of the few points in common between most of its beaches.
Coastal towns of Cantabria
It should be noted that all the beaches of this autonomous community are bathed by the Cantabrian Sea, which ensures water temperatures much warmer (about 22-23 º on average in summer) than those that occur on the beaches of Galicia bathed by the Atlantic (15 º). However, they are not as warm as those of the Mediterranean (25-26º), which usually stand out partly for this reason.
If you are looking for other areas of the Cantabrian Sea worth visiting, the beaches of Asturias are quite close and have similar characteristics. If you are looking for warmer waters, the beaches of Almeria are a good destination to consider, not to mention the beaches of Malaga, which stand out for their good weather and the quality of the sandy beaches.
One of those ideal beaches for those seeking to be surrounded by nature, assuming the costs that this implies (difficult accessibility and / or lack of services in the area).
One of the geographical jewels that the sea leaves us along the entire Spanish coast. Besides having the good fortune to be surrounded by the Natural Park of Oyambre (it is all green, literally), this beach has the peculiarity of being located right at the mouth of a river.
It is part of the select club of Cantabrian beaches that has the Blue Flag award. It is a semi-urban beach, of medium occupancy, and has basic services such as toilets and showers (in addition to all the requirements to be worthy of the blue flag).
Arnía Beach (Santa Cruz de Bezana)
This beach is part of a large group of beaches of paradisiacal character that can be found in the surroundings of the city of Santander.
One of the beaches of Cantabria with greater extension, thanks to its 3,000 meters long, and one of the best in the region to go with children to enjoy the day.
With only 50 meters long, it is the smallest beach of the whole list. However, it is also one of the beaches most beautiful of Cantabria, thanks to the natural environment in which it is located, and the characteristic islet next to it.
Dogs beaches near Cantabria
Here is a selection of the best Dog Beaches in Cantabria:
La Maza Beach
Arcisero Beach
El Puntal Beach
Surfing beaches near Cantabria
Here are the most popular beaches for water sports such as Surfing, Windsurfing, KiteSurfing, Bodyboarding … in Cantabria:
Berria Beach
Beach of El Sardinero
Somo Beach
Beaches for Scuba Diving in the area of Cantabria
Diving is one of the activities that has gained more popularity in recent years, the best beaches for diving in Cantabria are:
Regatón Beach
Arnía Beach
The Weather in Cantabria Beaches
Below you can see the weather forecast for the next few days in the area of Cantabria Beaches:
Find the best Hotels and Apartments near the Beaches of Cantabria to enjoy a few days on the coasts of Spain:
Hotels for Families with Children in Cantabria Beaches
If you plan to spend a few days with your family in the beach area of Cantabria, these are the best hotels for children in the area:
Hotels Cantabria: Albergue Paradiso
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Castilla Termal Spa Solares
Hotels for Adults in the Beaches of Cantabria
If you want to spend a few days on the beaches of Cantabria, alone or with your partner or friends but with a space reserved for an adult environment, these are the best hotels:
