We Visit The Best Beaches In Pontevedra
Galicia has wonderful landscapes, but also incredible beaches in which to take a dip or practice water sports. On this occasion, we are going to enjoy some of the best beaches in Pontevedra. And there are them for all tastes, for families or for surfers, urban or something more hidden. Will you accompany us to tour them?
1. Beaches in Pontevedra: Rodas beach
Chosen years ago as the best beach in the world by the British newspaper The Guardian , this beautiful place is ideal for a day out with the family. Rodas beach, in the Cíes Islands, is 60 meters wide and one kilometer long.
This beach connects the islands of Faro and Monteagudo. The sand is fine and white and the water is crystal clear and emerald. In addition, it has wonderful natural dunes. Of course, access is restricted to a number of people per day.
2. La Lanzada Beach
It is one of the most famous beaches in Pontevedra. It is located between the municipalities of El Grove and Sanxenxo, in the Salnés region. It is 2.5 km long divided into 3 sections: Lanzada, Lapa and Áreas Gordas.
In summer it fills up completely, is surrounded by protected dunes (for its ecological value) and is ideal for sports such as windsurfing and surfing.
3. Ladeira Beach
It is the largest beach in the municipality of Baiona, almost two kilometers long. A sheltered beach with fine sand, perfect to enjoy with the family. It has impressive views and its surroundings are wonderful.
4. Melide Beach
It is within the Cabo Home Natural Space. It is an open beach with fine sand and is 250 meters long. It cannot be missing on your list of places to visit in Pontevedra. It is located in Cangas de Morrazo, between the Punta Subrido and Punta Robaleira lighthouses, in front of the Cíes Islands. Its natural environment will enchant you.
5. Os Muiños in A Guarda
In the southernmost town of the province, this beach is located at the mouth of the river Miño. Ocean and river meet here. Thus, when the tide rises, the water will be salty, and sweet when it is low.
In any case, the water is quite cold, as in other beaches in Pontevedra. Only for the brave! It is an ideal beach for swimming, kitesurfing and skimboarding .
6. America Beach
It is a sandy area located in the parish of San Pedro de Ramallosa, in Nigrán, and its original name was Arena Rubia beach. It changed its name because in its environment the Indians who returned from America built their houses.
It has an area of 1200 meters and is separated from Panjón beach by the Muiños River. On this beach there are establishments where you can taste typical Galician cuisine, which includes fish and shellfish caught in the day.
7. Samil Beach
It is the largest beach in Vigo and at one of its ends it is protected by the Lagares river. From the shore you can see the beautiful Cíes Islands. Samil is more than a kilometer long and is easily accessible by public or private transport.
Around the beach there are two museums, cafes, restaurants, discos and a coastal promenade with public swimming pools, terraces and even a nearby campsite.
8. Menduiña Beach
It is located in the parish of Aldán (San Cibrán) and is 250 meters long. It is made of fine sand and is sheltered by an incredible natural environment. This small beach with calm and crystalline waters offers various services and is ideal for spending a wonderful day with the family.
9. Castiñeiras Beach
The Aldán estuary hides some of the most beautiful beaches in Pontevedra. In this case, it is a shell-shaped sandy area, with transparent waters and white sands like in the Caribbean. Best of all, it is not usually crowded in high season. Therefore, it is perfect to relax in it.
As you can see, in Galicia there are also wonderful beaches, and some of them you will find in the province of Pontevedra. If you want to enjoy a different getaway, write one of them as your destination.
