Blue as the sea, green as the mountains
Mountains and sea merge together to offer a multitude of options, and where nature is at the heart of it all.
Beaches of Isla Playa
Descubre la variedad de playas que existen en este pueblo encantador. La mayoría son playas de finas arenas, y una en particular está reconocida con la bandera azul de la Unión Europea por su calidad y pureza de aguas.
Playa El Sable
Recognized by the blue flag.
A wide beach with fine sand forming a bay with low currents and supervised by life guards. You can access the beach through several entrances and it also has easy access thanks to a ramp.
Playa de los Barcos
Ideal for small children. During the low tide, small pools form that heat up easily and are great to play in.
This beach connects Noja with Isla allowing you to cross over to the other side during low tide up to Playa del Ris (also recognized with the blue flag).
Playa Arnadal
A small and charming beach. We recommend it for those who prefer to go directly into deep waters, instead of shallow ones.
Playa de la Arena
A beautiful beach which flows into a river with lots of currents (Río de Ajo). It is ideal for people who enjoy paddle surf or kayak. Also, the sunsets are spectacular.
Please note, part of the beach is nudist
Playa de la Cava
Another small beach that is located at the entrance of Isla, and at the beginning of the wetlands. Highly recommended for those who enjoy water activities as it connects with the river.
Playa del Cándano
A tiny beach surrounded by rocks that connect with the bigger beach "Playa de los Barcos". It forms a very beautiful bay to visit and take photos.
Tides
The most fascinating occurrence in Isla Playa are the regular rise and fall of the ocean's waters, which are also known as tides, and can last up to 8 days. This causes the landscape to change dynamically throughout the day allowing a range of activities to take place.
11:00 hour – 0.6 meters
17:00 hour – 4.0 meters
The impressive transformation of the Playa Joyel allows you to cross from Isla Playa to the neighbouring town Noja. Make sure to watch the time, otherwise you might get stuck in Noja without being able to cross over to Isla in the next 12 hours when its low tide.
11:00 hour – 0.6 meters
17:00 hour – 4.0 meters
Another example is Playa Cándano where the low tide reached its minimum at 11:00 o'clock and the high tide at 17:00. The cycle repeats itself and can last up to 8 days. From September to October and February to March, the tides are the strongest, which means you can appreciate the change far more easier.
We strongly recommend to take care when its low tide, because of the strong currents which pull the water into the ocean, so make sure to pay attention.
Choose your activities
Enjoy water activities, practice different types of sports or visit the surroundings.
Surfing
Guided tours
Cantabrian-style bowling
Hiking
Horse riding
Kayak
Padel
Basketball
Karting
Bird watching
(Mountain) biking
Surrounding towns
Places rewarded with the
Senda Azul por la ADEAC
Forming part of the Trasmiera Eco Park
Acantilados Cabo Quejo
Senda interactiva de las Marismas Joyel
Lots to see,... and try?
The rich gastronomy of the area with its fish and shellfish, as well as ecologically grown garden products that you cannot miss tasting during your visit.
Isla's tomatoes
The tomatoes from Isla are quite known in Cantabria and are sold during the months of July to September. They are popular for being juicy, and having a balanced taste between sweet and acidic.
Local lobster
Isla has a long history of fishing lobsters, and its quality is excelent due to its cold waters. Usually, it's served with mayonaisse and vinaigrette.
Isla's green peppers
The seasonal green peppers that are grown in Isla are known for its firm texture and thick flesh. They tend to be fried and eaten without the skin.
Photo gallery
Isla Playa's magic: beaches, mountains and nature all in one place and for all leasures.
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