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Primera Playa

4.7★ · 67 Google ratings · Santander, Cantabria

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✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 300 m away · about 172 spaces
Walk
30 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 100 m away
Length
1.3 km of shoreline
Sand
200 m from the water to the back

How we know this

Map of Primera Playa
Aerial map of Primera Playa
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1Restrooms100 m from the listing
Access point of a 1.3 km beach. Obra derivada de PNOA 2023 CC-BY 4.0 scne.es.
Guide

Good to know

Good for families and children
Shallow water, nearby amenities, and easy public transport access make this beach accessible for young visitors.
Visit off-season for quiet
Winter and quieter seasons offer leisurely walks and contemplation without the summer crowds.
Avoid mid-August peak
The beach becomes very crowded in mid-August, though other summer days offer plenty of space.
Arrive early in summer
Spots fill by late morning on busy days, so come before 10am to secure a comfortable position.
Check facility maintenance before visiting
One visitor reported facilities in poor condition, so confirm current upkeep before your trip.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
21.9°C · partly cloudy
Wind
14 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.

Practical

Plan your visit

📍 Santander, Cantabria
🅿 Parking 300 m from the listing, Aparcamiento de la Playa del Camello
🌊 Water 30 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 100 m away
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Nearby

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El Sardinero
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Playa del Camello
650 m away
Segunda playa del Sardinero
650 m away
Playa de la Magdalena
800 m away
Segunda Playa
800 m away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Primera Playa?
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 Primera Playa?
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 Primera Playa have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 m from the listing.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.