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Description
Pequeña playa urbana que presenta un grado medio de ocupación. Ofrece arena dorada, aguas tranquilas y un nivel medio de servicios.
La Ribera is an urban beach of sand in Suances (Cantabria). The sand at La Ribera is golden.
It measures 130 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Ribera: calm water. La Ribera is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at La Ribera. La Ribera has hazard signage on record.
- Length
- 130 metros
- Width
- 40 metros
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Medio
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Sierrallana
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Suances
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🛟 Lifeguard
- ♿ Wheelchair access
- 🚿 Showers
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for La Ribera: Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at La Ribera 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Ribera?
Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at La Ribera, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.
How do you get to La Ribera?
MITECO records that you get to La Ribera easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is La Ribera a good beach for children?
La Ribera has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at La Ribera on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Ribera have a Blue Flag?
No. La Ribera is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Los Locos (Suances), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make La Ribera worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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