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Playa de San Juan de la Canal
4.6★ · 3,359 Google ratings · Santa Cruz de Bezana, Cantabria
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
100 m away · fills up
Walk
90 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 90 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
150 m of shoreline
Sand
250 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Playa de San Juan de la Canal

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1Parking100 m from the listing2Restrooms90 m from the listing3Drinking water90 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 18 visitors · 2016–2026
Plan for morning visits
The beach is quietest in early mornings and offers stunning sunrise and sunset views.
Sheltered location suits families
Nestled between hills and protected from wind, the beach has shallow water and nearby playgrounds.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Arrive early for parking
The lot fills quickly, especially during summer weekends and peak hours.
Bring food and drinks
Cafes and restaurants may be closed outside summer season, and options are limited.
Check conditions on windy days
While sheltered, strong winds can make the beach uncomfortable for walking and relaxing.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
18.7°C · partly cloudy
Wind
12 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.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Av San Juan de la Canal, 85, 39110 Santa Cruz de Bezana, Cantabria
🅿 Parking 100 m from the listing
🌊 Water 90 m away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 90 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de San Juan de la Canal?
The nearest mapped parking area is 100 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de San Juan de la Canal?
90 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 San Juan de la Canal have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 90 m from the listing.
When is Playa de San Juan de la Canal least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Tue 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.