Zanpa beach
Zanpa Beach is located a little west of central Okinawa. It is visited not only by the Japanese, but also by international tourists. On the beach there is the opportunity to do any of the water sports. If you get bored with your beach holiday you can easily get to Zanpa Cape. On the territory of the park adjacent to the beach, it is pleasant to spend time making barbecue, walking, and doing sports.
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Beach description
200 m of dazzling white coast is occupied with neat rows of umbrellas. From April to October, people come here for swimming in a cozy harbor, a coral reef protects the shore from strong waves and a special net keeps unpleasant sea inhabitants out.
In summer, the beach is a favorite place for a large number of families with children. Even the youngest can enjoy the ideal conditions created here. Kids can play in the sand with the toys provided to them here for free. Children from 3 years old take part in marine recreational activities.
What provides a pleasant pastime on Zanpa Beach:
- Open from 9.00 to 18.00.
- Beach and parking area are free.
- Rent of beach umbrellas and chairs.
- Volleyball court.
- Rescue station.
- Rental of equipment, jet skis and banana boats, trips on boats with a transparent bottom.
- Changing rooms and bathrooms with hot and cold water.
- Stores and vending machines, selling food and different things. Restaurant, located across the road from the beach.
- The cleanliness of the sand and the sea is impeccable.
- Beautiful sunsets.
Those interested in diving should find another place for this activity, it is forbidden in Zanpa. You can’t bring your own food to the barbecue area, and to stay there, you need to make a reservation.
Walking through the shallow waters open at low tide will bring a lot of joy to both children and adults. Here you can find a lot of marine creatures, take a few photos with them, and then they must be let up.
Thrill-seekers dress in wetsuits and follow to the area fenced off by a net where various marine creatures swim, including whale sharks. A short swim in their company will make any traveler's holiday unforgettable.
When is the best time to go?
If in the north of Japan, in Hokkaido, the weather in January-February is quite wintery, in the southern islands the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees even in the cold season. In summer, the rainy season comes in Japan, when the humidity becomes almost one hundred percent, and the thermometer is at 30 to 40 degrees. Therefore, the best time to travel to Japan – is late spring or early autumn.
Video: Beach Zanpa
Infrastructure
Japan’s high-tech is not so noticeable near Zanpa. The main emphasis here is placed on the development of tourism. The region is actively involved in strengthening the cultural and natural heritage. In addition to resort places and diving, tourists are interested in the manifestations of traditions or the studying of local crafts.
Many restaurants open their doors for tourists, offering the original cuisine, along with souvenir shops with ceramics, corals and pearls. All kinds of festivals and bright holidays are extremely interesting. You can buy souvenirs and snacks in a recreation area near the lighthouse, families with children visit the zoo.
Hotel infrastructure near the resort is well developed. Travelers stay in modern resorts, private housing, but room in a small hotel costs cheaper.
Seated on a floor from 7th to 9th Nikko Alivila, 4,5* one can enjoy a magnificent balcony view. The area around the hotel is impressive: azure sea, white sand, and a great outdoor pool. Everything is well maintained, decorated with sculptures and fountains. In the cool season or when the beach is closed, people swim in the open and warm pool.
The hotel itself, rooms and even pajamas are in the Spanish style. It is spacious and clean, the slightest wishes of the client are pleased. There are several restaurants here, where guests can enjoy a Japanese or European breakfast, while the buffet offers a large selection of dishes. There are also mini-markets and a small gift shop.
Seafood is very popular in cafes and restaurants. Pork, including offal, is used to prepare many specific dishes with unusual seasonings and spices.
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- It takes about an hour from Naha Airport to the cape where the beach is located. It is better to arrange a transfer in advance, car rental is problematic with a European driver’s license.
- Travelers should take care of cash in advance. Many services (public transport, sightseeing) are paid only in yen.
- When swimming and exploring the rocky surroundings, it is recommended to have appropriate shoes not to injure their legs.
Attractions and entertainment are
- Excursion on a glass bottom boat.
- Dragon boat racing.
- Hiking to the lighthouse.
- A castle with a rich history of Shurijo in Naha.
- Churaumi Aquarium.
- The popular Kokusai shopping street in Naha.
- Western style Chatan village for fans of American style.