Place to visit
Cala de los frailes, Spain: what it is and when to go
Cala de los frailes is a beach in Spain (San Sebastián). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June and September. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Spain · Beaches
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- June and September.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 355 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 43.39094, -1.79078
What it is and where
Cala de los frailes is a beach in Spain (San Sebastián). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in San Sebastián, where this site lists 91 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 43.39094, -1.79078; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 355 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Beaches places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Cala de los frailes is June and September.
- JanBetter not9:07
- FebBetter not10:17
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprPossible13:12
- MayPossible14:30
- JunBest time15:12
- JulPossible14:55
- AugPossible13:47
- SepBest time12:17
- OctPossible10:46
- NovBetter not9:27
- DecBetter not8:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Cape Higuer LighthouseLighthouse in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain143 m
- Bay of TxingudiBay in France and Spain3.0 km
- Castle of Carlos V, HondarribiaFortification3.0 km
- Church of Santa María del Manzano, HondarribiaChurch building in Hondarribia, Spain3.1 km
- Sanctuary of Virgen de Guadalupe, HondarribiaHondarribia3.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Beaches
- Beach of La Concha: beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
- SS America: American ocean liner built in 1939
- Playa de Gulpiyuri: Shortest beach of the world
- Playa de Las Teresitas: beach of San Andrés, Tenerife
- As Catedrais beach: beach in Aguas Santas, Galicia, Spain
- Platja de la Mar Bella: Beach
Every Spain place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cala de los frailes?
It is a beach in Spain. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Cala de los frailes?
June and September. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48.
How do you get to Cala de los frailes?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 355 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Cape Higuer Lighthouse, Bay of Txingudi, Castle of Carlos V, Hondarribia. The rest is in the Spain guide.
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