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Segunda playa del Sardinero
4.7★ · 337 Google ratings · Santander, Cantabria
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Street parking · 150 m away · fills up
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
70 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
750 m of shoreline
Sand
200 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Segunda playa del Sardinero
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1Parking150 m from the listing2Restrooms150 m from the listing3Showers100 m from the listing4Drinking 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 6 visitors · 2022–2026
Expect cold Atlantic water
The water temperature is notably chilly, typical for the Cantabrian coast year-round.
Plan for low tide tidal flats
At low tide, a shallow lagoon forms where children can wade and observe shrimp in warm water.
Visit outside peak season
The beach is far less crowded in autumn, winter, and spring, though still pleasant for swimming and walking.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2022–2026
Arrive before 10am in summer
Parking becomes extremely difficult on warm weekends, with some visitors spending 45 minutes searching for a spot.
Check water after heavy rain
Plastic waste and bathroom debris can wash into the water during storms, affecting cleanliness.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.4°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, 11:04 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Av. Castañeda, 1B, 39005 Santander, Cantabria
🅿 Parking 150 m from the listing
🌊 Water 70 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Segunda playa del Sardinero?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Segunda playa del Sardinero?
70 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 Segunda playa del Sardinero have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 m from the listing.
When is Segunda playa del Sardinero least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Tue 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
