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Description
Santa Justa Beach is a small coastal spot in Santillana del Mar, in the town of Ubiarco, on the coast of Cantabria. It is a beach open to the north, about 100 meters long according to several tourist cards, with golden or toasted sand and occasional mixture of sand and stone; appears sheltered by a low cliff that forms a very characteristic frame of the Cantabrian coast. Its main singularity is the hermitage of Santa Justa, embedded under the rock and next to the edge of the beach, an element that turns this corner into one of the most recognizable images of the municipality. The place is interesting for the contrast between the sandy beach, the sea of moderate waves and the coastal relief, as well as for its quiet and uncrowded atmosphere, especially outside the high season. In the sources consulted it is described as a natural beach, isolated or rustic urbanization, with pedestrian and vehicular access and without great urban pressure. There is no specific figure of environmental protection for the sandy area, but it does have a notable landscape and heritage value due to the presence of the chapel and its integration into the cliff. Due to its small size, its windy nature and the changing state of the sea, it is an enclave more appreciated for the contemplation of the landscape and photography than for mass leisure bathing. Its tourist interest is based on that combination of abrupt coast, small inlet and traditional religious architecture, very representative of the coast of Santillana del Mar.
How to get there
By car: from Santillana del Mar, take the road to Ubiarco and follow the local signs to Playa de Santa Justa; the access is indicated and takes only a few minutes from the farmhouse. Parking: there is parking in the access area, but sources describe it as scarce or of limited capacity, so it is advisable to arrive early in the high season. Parking: there is parking in the access area, but sources describe it as scarce or of limited capacity, so it is advisable to arrive early in high season. Trail: short access from the parking lot to the beach; no reliable official distance and elevation change is available in the sources consulted. Footwear: firm-soled shoes; the descent to the sandy beach is steep and can be slippery in wet conditions. Best time: spring, summer and days when it is not too hot. Best time of year: spring, summer and calm sea days; at low tide the whole is best seen. Warnings: windy beach, moderate swell and danger signage; access to the water is gently sloping, but the cliff environment calls for caution. Best time: spring, summer and calm sea days; at low tide, the whole is best viewed.
Location
Santa Justa Beach
Cantabria
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