Playa de la Arena
4.4★ · 1,882 Google ratings, Basque Country
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 m away · fills up
Walk
100 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.0 km of shoreline
Map of Playa de la Arena
1
1Showers20 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 9 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for windy weather
Consistent wind makes this beach good for kite flying but requires windbreakers or strong umbrellas.
Visit off-season for dogs
Dogs are prohibited from June through September but allowed October to May.
Arrive early on weekends
Parking fills quickly on Saturdays and Sundays, with visitors reporting difficulty finding spots even in low season.
Check tide and wave conditions
Strong currents and high waves limit swimming in designated zones, though conditions vary by tide and season.
Bring dark towels for sand
The reddish-brown sand has high mineral content and stains light fabrics and skin temporarily.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
19.3°C · clear
Wind
7 km/h from the SSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:02 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Biscay
🅿 Parking 300 m from the listing, Pobeña
🌊 Water 100 m away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de la Arena?
The nearest mapped parking area is 300 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de la Arena?
100 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Playa de la Arena have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
