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Description
Playa extensa de arena dorada y fuerte oleaje, desde la que se tienen bonitas vistas a la bahía de Santander. No dispone de equipamientos.
El Puntal is a remote beach of sand in Ribamontán al Mar (Cantabria). The sand at El Puntal is golden.
It measures 4,500 metres long and 120 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at El Puntal as: strong surf and windy. El Puntal is reached easily on foot and by boat; no parking is recorded.
El Puntal is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. El Puntal has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 4.500 metros
- Width
- 120 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil / Barco
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Santander
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- 🍽️ Restaurants
- 🌿 Nudism
Not recorded in the registry for El Puntal: Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental.
Facilities at El Puntal according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a lifeguard at El Puntal?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at El Puntal, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to El Puntal?
According to the MITECO registry, El Puntal is reached easily on foot and by boat, but no parking is recorded.
Is El Puntal a good beach for children?
El Puntal has no children's area on record. Before swimming at El Puntal, check the flag and the day's sea state.
Does El Puntal have a Blue Flag?
No. El Puntal is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Cuberris (Bareyo), 13 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make El Puntal worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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