Playa de los Locos
4.7★ · 1,470 Google ratings, Cantabria
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 m away · about 23 spaces · fills up
Walk
50 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 350 m away
Length
1.2 km of shoreline
Map of Playa de los Locos
1
1Parking90 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Come for sunset views
The cliff-backed setting offers some of Cantabria's most spectacular sunsets, especially from the grassy area above.
Expect a surfer-dominated atmosphere
The beach is primarily known for and frequented by surfers year-round, making it lively but not aimed at casual swimmers.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly, especially in summer and on weekends, making parking the biggest challenge of the day.
Check tide times before swimming
At high tide the sand disappears and rocks emerge, making swimming difficult or impossible depending on conditions.
Watch for strong currents and waves
Yellow and red flags frequently fly here due to powerful surf and currents that challenge swimmers.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
19.5°C · partly cloudy
Wind
15 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 90 m from the listing, Aparcamiento La Coteruca
🌊 Water 50 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 350 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de los Locos?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de los Locos?
30 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 los Locos have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 350 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
