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Somo beach, Cantabria

Calle las Quebrantas, Somo, Cantabria

Description

Somo beach is located just across the Bay of Santander, east of the city and next to the sand bar and dunes of El Puntal. It measures 2km, is popular with surfers (there is a surf school) and has comprehensive tourist infrastructure with lifeguard and showers.

Access & Transport

Just across the Bay but it is a 25km drive around (S-10 and exit 12 towards Somo) from the centre of Santander. However, there is a ferry service running from "Estaciόn Marίtima Los Reginas" (Paseo de Pereda) which cost about 5 euros return.

Instructions & Recommendations

If you have time and are more interested in landscape than surfing or swimming, we suggest a walk to the neighbouring sandbar of El Puntal. Ferry timing: https://www.losreginas.com/paseos-en-barco-por-la-bahia-de-santander-con-escala-en-pedrena-y-somo/horarios-y-tarifas-viaje-pedrena-somo/

Meta review

Very consistent online comments for this popular beach: it is extremely long and therefore a good option for a walk, plenty of space for everybody even though surfers do not always respect the dedicated swim zones, and both the sand and water are clean. Positive feedback about the ferry rides to get there as well.

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint linked to this attraction. Marginally positive for the local F&B and surfing school operators.

Conclusion

Not the prettiest beach in Cantabria or Asturias but a short ride from Santander for a good seaside walk or some surfing. If what you are after is sunbathing & swimming only, then it may make sense to look for another option, there are some in the city itself.

Key positive

Clean, spacious and good surrounding infrastructure

Good surf spot close to the city

Key negative

Surfers may forget about swimmers

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. The beach is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Seasonality reflects the weather and water temperature

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:2h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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