Playa de Gerra
4.6★ · 232 Google ratings, Cantabria
✓ Parking
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 250 m away · about 25 spaces
Walk
150 m · 2 min
Length
2.2 km of shoreline
Sand
200 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Gerra
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset views
Multiple visitors rate the sunset among the best in Cantabria, with clear views extending to the Picos de Europa peaks.
Plan around tidal cycles
At low tide the beach stretches for three kilometers with flat sand perfect for long walks; high tide.
Pay for parking in summer
Parking costs 3 to 4 euros per car during peak season, with all lots privately operated.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
August brings severe crowds and parking difficulties, while weekday visits offer solitude and easier access.
Watch strong currents if swimming
Marked areas indicate hazardous currents; one reviewer noted a red flag warning and lifeguards enforcement concerns.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
20.8°C · clear
Wind
20 km/h from the E
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:04 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Cantabria
🅿 Parking 250 m from the listing
🌊 Water 150 m away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Gerra?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Gerra?
150 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa de Gerra have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
