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Merón Beach

Blue flag beach

Semi-urban beach with a medium level of occupation. It offers fine white sand and is equipped with all kinds of services.
It holds the "Q" for Tourist Quality award. It has infrastructures adapted for people with reduced mobility. Food and drink establishments close to the beach. A part of this beach is known as "El Rosal".

Location

It's one of the beaches in San Vicente de la Barquera, located in the province of Cantabria (Cantabria).
Coast: Costa de Cantabria

Beach description

Length: 3000 meters

Width: 40 meters

Environment: Semi-urban

Composition: Sand

Swimming conditions: Strong waves, Windy

Nudist area: No

Level of occupancy: Medium

Degree of urbanization: Semi-urban

Environmental features

Protected area
SAC (Special Area of Conservation) Western Rías and Oyambre Dune (RN2000) and Oyambre Natural Park
Vegetation

Getting there

How to get: By car
The access points are signposted
Accessible for handicapped
Nearest road: CN-634
Parking: Not patrolled (More than 100 parking spaces)
Bus: Interurban, Santander - San Vicente de la Barquera

More info

Services

Toilets
Feet shower
Showers
Litter bins
Cleaning service
Food
Drink
Parasols hiring
Sun beds hiring
Child area
Sports area
Marina: Puerto de San Vicente de la Barquera (distance to the beach: 1 km)

Vigilance

Rescue team. Human and material resources
Danger signposting. Flags

Beaches in San Vicente de la Barquera

El Cabo

Isolated beach very popular with surfers due to the strong waves and winds that characterise it. It offers no services to visitors.

El Tostadero

Semi-urban beach offering fine golden sand, equipped with all kinds of services. There is the possibility of practising different sports, including water sports.

La Maza

Small beach located before entering the town of San Vicente de la Barquera. Enjoys fine golden sand and calm waters.

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Beaches in San Vicente de la Barquera