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Playa de Gerra (39547 San Vicente de la Barquera)
4.6★ · 50 Google ratings · San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
70 m · under a minute
Sand
60 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Gerra (39547 San Vicente de la Barquera)
Guide
Good to know
Go for sunset views and waves
The beach is known for spectacular sunsets and good surf conditions, attracting both photographers and surfers.
Visit September to October
Weather is generally fantastic during these months, and the beach is quieter than in peak summer season.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Multiple reviewers note the beach gets crowded, particularly during peak times.
Parking costs four euros
Paid parking is available at the beach, and one reviewer notes difficulty finding spots nearby.
Check water conditions after storms
Portuguese man-of-war jellyfish have appeared following storms, and scorpionfish are occasionally present.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
20.6°C · clear
Wind
20 km/h from the E
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:05 PM.
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📍 39547 San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria
🌊 Water 70 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Gerra?
70 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. 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.
