Playa El Puntal

• The beach is about 4,500 metres long.
• Average width of the beach: 120 metres
  Width variation: medium
• The beach has a low occupancy rate
• There is no promenade next to the beach.
• What is the type of sand on this beach like: golden
• It is a nudist beach
• Is there a tourist information office on or near the beach? yes

Security features El Puntal Beach

• In El Puntal there are usually strong waves / windy conditions.
• On this beach there is usually a lifeguard/rescue service.
  Human and material resources.
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall if you need to verify when it is operational.
• The beach has danger / safety signposting elements.
• Nearest hospital:

  Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital.
  Avda. Valdecilla, 25 (Santander)

  Indicative distance to the hospital from the beach: 20 km.

  (Source: Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge [July 2020])
  (Check with the nearest tourist office or the town hall of the municipality to which El Puntal Beach belongs to confirm the information)

Accessibility features El Puntal Beach

• How to get to the beach: easy walking / by boat
• The beach does NOT include access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
• It is possible that the access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
  If in doubt, please consult the nearest tourist office or town hall.
• Is there a car park: No
• Nearest road to the beach: CA-141
• You can get to the beach by bus
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity, Santander – Somo
  Ask at the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.

• How to get to the beach: easy walking / by boat
• The beach does NOT include access facilities for people with reduced mobility.
• It is possible that the access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
  If in doubt, please consult the nearest tourist office or town hall.
• Is there a car park: No
• Nearest road to the beach: CA-141
• You can get to the beach by bus
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity, Santander – Somo
  Ask at the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates of operation.

Nature around

• Is there any vegetation of interest on or near the beach?
• Where is the vegetation found (type, etc.)?
  on the beach
• Does this beach form part of a protected natural area? yes
  ZEC Puntal Dunes and Miera Estuary (RN2000)
• What is the coastline (coastal façade) on which the beach is located like?
  Wetland
• Have any conditioning works or modifications been carried out on the beach lately? yes
  Dune restoration