Guardamar Moncayo Beach
Guardamar Moncayo Beach
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veronica1232016
Kristinehamn, Sweden412 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This beach is gigantic. Definitely the best beach in the region. Both to roam and to sunbathe and hang out. What I might miss are good toilets. There are a few "booths" here and there, but not always open from what I've seen. Then I would appreciate it if there were showers to rinse off the salt water and sand. There are water stations in several places but they are more for washing your feet at. This beach gets a strong 4 a as it is otherwise close to most everything else. (playgrounds, watchtowers, rescue equipment, restaurants, cafés and bars. Massage and vendors included 😅)
Written 4 April 2024
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Devonboyontour
Exeter, UK207 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a proper Mediterranean beach, beautiful warm blue sea and miles of sand. Gets busy but there’s plenty of room for all, even with the current social distancing requirements. There’s plenty of free parking with a small walk to the beach unless you’re lucky or early and get a prime spot. There’s also a few bars spread along the beach.
Written 6 August 2020
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Bosse W
Vaxholm, Sweden353 contributions
Jul 2013 • Family
Playa El Moncayo is a nice "hidden" beach in Guardamar, Spain, Great Sky Beds for rent by the day. Lovely sand and not that many tourists. The beach is completely hidden if you come by car and you must walk on wooden bridges to get there. Only one hotel is connected directly to the beach.
Recommended.
Recommended.
Written 23 July 2013
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Blan B
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Sept 2024 • Friends
I think it is a shame that the City of Guardamar puts fines of 90 € on SUNDAYS, between 14 and 16h... In SEPTEMBER! off-season... we try to increase indoor tourism and they appreciate it. Unconscionable fundraising effort. With these measures we will not return. It is important to know as they do not report.
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Written 30 October 2024
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David M
Cambridge, UK19 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
I just want to make people aware of the possible dangers of swimming along this area of beach as I had 2 bad experiences within 5 hours. The first was me being stuck in a current which I struggled to get out of trying all different swimming strokes but eventually got out of having perseverance and moving paralell to the beach. The other was saving 2 sisters aged around 5 and 8 who got stuck in same spot i was previously in. They lost there float and were yelling for help. I got the float to them and me and another lady swam them to shore. There were no life guards present on the day. I hope this post helps to make people think before they enter the water and have a safe holiday.
Written 22 June 2017
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Bri-anna
9 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
You have got to be kidding us. The prices for bed is as high as an aeroplane ticket from Y to Z. The beds are unkempt and falling off the seams.
Written 15 February 2021
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Matt D
Halstead, UK139 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
I really can't fault this beach. It is located slighly south from the busier main beach of Guardamar centre, on the N332 towards Torrevieja (less than a 5 minute drive).
Moncayo Beach has fine soft sand and is ideal for families with young children. If you want your own space, simply enter the beach, walk 50 metres and you will find nobody else around you, even in the height of Summer
There's a couple of beach bars offering snacks, drinks and ice creams all at a reasonable price. Sunloungers are available for hire, but it does get busy and more crowded in this area.
Having visited a number of beaches throughout Spain, Moncayo is certainly up there in my top 3, and for the Costa Blanca area you will struggle to find one better.
Tip - if you want free parking, after taking the exit for Moncayo Beach follow the road round, but rather than turning left towards the signed car park, continue straight and follow the road round. You will come to a left hand bend where you start to go down hill. As you pass a small hotel on your left you can then park on either side of the road and you will not be charged. It is still no more than a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Moncayo Beach has fine soft sand and is ideal for families with young children. If you want your own space, simply enter the beach, walk 50 metres and you will find nobody else around you, even in the height of Summer
There's a couple of beach bars offering snacks, drinks and ice creams all at a reasonable price. Sunloungers are available for hire, but it does get busy and more crowded in this area.
Having visited a number of beaches throughout Spain, Moncayo is certainly up there in my top 3, and for the Costa Blanca area you will struggle to find one better.
Tip - if you want free parking, after taking the exit for Moncayo Beach follow the road round, but rather than turning left towards the signed car park, continue straight and follow the road round. You will come to a left hand bend where you start to go down hill. As you pass a small hotel on your left you can then park on either side of the road and you will not be charged. It is still no more than a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Written 23 August 2016
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Mallermug
Vellinge, Sweden58 contributions
Sept 2018 • Friends
Guardamar is one large and 11 km long beach divided in different zones and names. Moncayo Beach is the one which is closest to La Mata (near Torrevieja) and a beautiful wooden path from the road to the beach was built this summer. Quiet and clean and with real sand - a fantastic beach with a lot of space. Much much better than the "beaches" in Torrevieja which are actually not beaches at all but very small and crowdy.
Written 8 November 2018
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Flipmode777
London, UK15 contributions
May 2016 • Friends
Visited with a friend for a beach session. A beautiful beach for relaxing and playing by the sea. What I like the most about this beach is that it is quiet and peaceful. It doesn't get overcrowded, if there are too many people near you, you can always stroll down to an even quieter spot. Nice soft sand and clear blue sea. Perfect for walks and if you get hungry or thirsty, there are plenty of bars and restaurants/cafes to try.
Written 23 May 2016
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Neil A
London, UK9 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Perfect for families, the beach was very clean and tidy, with good value beach bars in easy reach. Reasonably easy parking, the only downside was the frequent interuptions from street hawkers selling everything from sunglasses to hand bags. That aside, excellent lifeguard coverage and regular police patrols made this a safe place to enjoy yourself. Sun beds at Euro 10 per day, the beds in the picture are 20 Euros (August 2014). Enjoy.
Written 10 August 2014
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Hello, does anyone know if the beach is open today
Written 16 September 2019
It is open most days but in view of the weather that the area has experienced I couldn’t be 100% sure
Written 16 September 2019
Hola, me gustaría saber si en setiembre osea ahora mismo, hay servicios o chiringuito o bares en la playa, muchas gracias por responderme.
Written 9 September 2019
Normalmente salvo excepciones meteorológicas como es ahora están hasta octubre, lo que no hay es servicio fijo de socorristas como estan en verano vigilando desde una torreta en la playa, hay algún socorriste paseando por la playa pero no en punto fijo.
Ahora mismo no hay ni playa, en algunos puntos ha desaparecido por el temporal.
Written 15 September 2019
Hi is there plenty of parking for this beach or would you need to arrive early?
Written 9 August 2019
There is plenty of parking but at peak season it does get busy.. Some spots you need to pay for and some are free. You will find parking, even when busy, if you are willing to walk just a little.
Written 10 August 2019
can anyone tell me how we book one of those lovely double bed loungers on the beach Moncayo beach, please?
Written 24 April 2019
Do it when your there.
Written 28 April 2019
can anyone tell me how we book one of those lovely double bed loungers on the beach Moncayo beach, please?
Written 24 April 2019
The beach beds are only available in the summer and the cost in 2018 was €35 per day. It will be clear where to rent them from when you are there. They are not something you can arrange beforehand.
Written 25 April 2019
Quisiera saber si en el mes de enero hay oferta de restaurantes y sitios para poder salir en Guardamar.
Written 19 December 2018
En enero en esa zona, te encontrarás muchos locales y tiendas cerradas. No creo q tengan nada de ofertas especiales, tan solo será algo más barato por ser temporada baja.
Written 20 December 2018
Pour manger à proximité de guardamar moncayo beach ?
Written 20 August 2018
Bonjour. Sur la plage, vous avez la possibilité de manger au bar qui s y trouve. Sinon il y a un petit bar, en remontant de la plage, ou vous pouvez manger des choses très simple . Si vous souhaitez un "vrai resto il y a le centre à 2 ou 3 km de la plage.
Written 21 August 2018
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