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Playa de Santa María del Mar
4.5★ · 157 Google ratings · Castrillón, Asturias
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 60 m away · fills up
Walk
80 m · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 300 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
450 m of shoreline
Sand
300 m from the water to the back
Map of Playa de Santa María del Mar
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1Parking60 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 11 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit at low tide
The beach expands dramatically, revealing shallow flats, tidal pools.
Expect black sand from coal
The sand contains charcoal particles from the nearby Nalón River and industrial sources, leaving visible residue on skin and clothing.
Arrive early in summer
Parking fills quickly on weekends and hot days, though reviewers report finding spots with patience outside peak season.
Lifeguards and facilities June to September
Lifeguards are on duty from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm during the official swimming season; showers and restrooms.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
19.6°C · clear
Wind
4 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:10 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 33457 Castrillón, Asturias
🅿 Parking 60 m from the listing
🌊 Water 80 m away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 300 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Playa de Santa María del Mar?
The nearest mapped parking area is 60 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Playa de Santa María del Mar?
80 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 Santa María del Mar have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 300 m from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
