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Playa del Fortín

83Very goodIdeal para flotar boca arriba sin pensar en nada.
Santa Cruz de Bezana·Cantabria·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of Playa del Fortín

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:06Sunrise
14h 12mDaylight hours
21:18Sunset

Tides at Playa del Fortín today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
03:49
3.6m
▼ Low
10:02
0.4m
▲ High
16:14
3.4m
▼ Low
22:27
0.4m
Coefficient: 120Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Playa del Fortín

Open-Meteo
22°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
20°CFeels like
UV 5UV index
0%Humidity
Moderate UV. SPF 30+ See our sunscreen guide →

Wind at Playa del Fortín today

NESO
Speed0 km/h
Max gust0 km/h
DirectionN

Flag and jellyfish at Playa del Fortín

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Playa del Fortín

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
0km/h N
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 0km/h
Windsurf
0km/h N
Kitesurf
Poco viento
Snorkel
5m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Regular
5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³
Est.
0

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
RoadCA-231
Bus typeInterurbano, Santander - Soto de la Marina
Parking capacityMenos de 50 plazas
Boardwalk nameCompleto
MarinaPuerto de Santander (12 km)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
4%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (16% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Fin de semana

Restaurants near Playa del Fortín

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Mirador Cántabro
Restaurante · 186m · €€
Ver →
Hotel Costa San Juan
Restaurante · 776m · €€
Ver →
Pomodoro
Restaurante · 876m · €€· Mo-Su 12:45-16:30,20:15-24:00
+34 942 57 97 44
Ver →
Taberna el Corro
Bar · 1423m · €€
Ver →
Pau Sau
Restaurante · 1976m · €€
+34 942 57 85 24
Ver →

Hotels near Playa del Fortín

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Hotel Costa San Juan
★★★☆☆
779m · €€
Web+34 942 579 580
Residencial Santamaria
★★☆☆☆
1526m · €
+34 607 67 77 66
Hotel Chateau La Roca
★★★☆☆
1698m · €€
Web+34 942579102
Complejo Copacapana
★★★☆☆
2388m · €€
Web
Hostería Las Palmeras
★☆☆☆☆
2458m · €
Web+34 942337035

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Bungalows Costa San Juan
Camping· ★★★
821 m · Motorhomes · Tents
Web+34 942 579 580
⛺
Camping Virgen del Mar
Camping· ★★★
1.4 km · Motorhomes · Tents
WiFi
Web
⛺
Camping de La Arnía
Camping· ★★★
2.1 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Aparcamiento para autocaravanas
Autocaravanas· ★★
5.5 km · Motorhomes
Web
⛺
Autocaravanas Parque de Las Llamas Santander
Autocaravanas· ★★
7.2 km · Motorhomes · Dog-friendly
Vaciado
Web

Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagSí · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Playa del Fortín

MITECO 2024
Length200 m
Average width50 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationMedio
EnvironmentSemiurbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa
VegetationYes
Protected areaYes
MunicipalitySanta Cruz de Bezana
ProvinceCantabria
RegionCantabria
Coordinates43.472778° N, -3.89218° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
Distance15 km.
Call 942202520112

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About Playa del FortínEverything you need to know ↓

Playa semiurbana de arena dorada y de fuertes vientos. Cuenta con un agradable paseo marítimo y un nivel medio de servicios.

Looking for a great beach in Santa Cruz de Bezana? Playa del Fortín is a safe bet in the heart of Cantabria. It stretches 200 metres in length and 50 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Cantabrian Sea, with wild beaches surrounded by nature. It has lifeguard service, showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. If you're bringing your dog, you're in luck — dogs are allowed at Playa del Fortín, which is increasingly rare on the Spanish coast. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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Frequently asked questions about Playa del Fortín

How is the water at Playa del Fortín today?+

Water temperature at Playa del Fortín is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Playa del Fortín have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Playa del Fortín?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Playa del Fortín?+

Wind at Playa del Fortín is 0 km/h with gusts of 0 km/h (N).

What time is high tide at Playa del Fortín?+

Today's high tides at Playa del Fortín are at 03:49 and 16:14 (3.6m). Coefficient 120, spring tides.

Is there parking near Playa del Fortín?+

Yes, there is parking near Playa del Fortín.

Are dogs allowed at Playa del Fortín?+

Yes, dogs are allowed at Playa del Fortín.

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Beach facts
Length200 m
Width50 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingMedio
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 2 May, 02:00
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (N/A). Midday is perfect: warmer water