Sonabia Beach

Highlights

  • • 154 metres of sand between vertical cliffs
  • • Only accessible on foot: beach with no services or development
  • • Griffon vultures: Europe's closest colony to the sea
  • • Gateway to Monte Candina and the Ojos del Diablo trail
  • • Landscape of raw beauty and open ocean

Description

Sonabia Beach is a 154-metre wild cove wedged between vertical cliffs in the municipality of Liendo, on Cantabria's easternmost coast. With no services or infrastructure, it is only accessible on foot via trails descending from an elevated car park.

The golden sand beach with its steep slope is flanked by limestone crags where griffon vultures nest — Europe's closest colony to the sea. The landscape has a raw beauty: vertical rock, open ocean and no sign of development.

Sonabia is the gateway to the Monte Candina massif and the Ojos del Diablo trail (Arcos de Llanegro). The combination of beach, cliff and mountain route makes it one of the most spectacular corners of the Cantabrian coast.

Key Information

Visit Duration

2-3 hours

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Guide

Essential information for visiting Sonabia Beach

Location

How to get there

By carBy public transport
Practical Information
Visit Duration
2-3 hours

Things to do

Activities and experiences near Sonabia Beach

20

Frequently Asked Questions

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Elevated car park by the Liendo road. From there, 15-20 minute descent on foot via trail.
There are currents and a steep slope. No lifeguard. Recommended for experienced visitors.