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The beach is easy to access with lots of parking options available nearby. The closest parking is paid, located on the north end of the beach and has a path leading straight onto the beach and the local beach bar. Free parking options are also available on the southern end of the beach, but require
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two to five minutes of walking. Some paid parkings are disabled and become free during winter season. During tourist season, cars frequently park along the main road.
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