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Compostela today — Vilagarcía de Arousa

Vilagarcía de Arousa·Pontevedra
Blue FlagLifeguardAccessible
18°CWater
0mWaves
18km/hWind
UV 5Index
14°CAir
GOOD
Ideal conditions
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Photos of Compostela

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Compostela - foto 1
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Compostela - foto 2
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Compostela - foto 6

Waves at Compostela now

Open-Meteo Marine
0mNow
0m+1h
0m+2h
0m+3h
0m+4h
0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:56Sunrise
13h 17mDaylight hours
21:14Sunset

Tides at Compostela today

Lunar estimate
▼ Low
06:05
0.2m
▲ High
11:27
2.1m
▼ Low
17:39
0.2m
▲ High
23:52
2m
Coefficient: 95Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Compostela

Open-Meteo
14°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
10°CFeels like
UV 5UV index
49%Humidity

Wind at Compostela today

NESO
Speed18 km/h
Max gust40 km/h
DirectionNO

Flag and jellyfish at Compostela

Open-Meteo estimate
Green flag
Calm sea, safe for swimming
Low jellyfish risk
No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Compostela

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mSuave
Olas pequeñas — ideal principiantes
Periodo: 8s
18km/h NO
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 18km/h
Windsurf
18km/h NO
Kitesurf
18km/h · Ideal
Snorkel
5m visibilidad
Buceo
Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm
Kayak
Condiciones ideales
Visibilidad subacuática: Regular
5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³
Est.
Previsión 5 días
Hoy
Nublado
14° 6°
0.1mm
Lun 13
Lluvia
13° 8°
63%
Mar 14
Lluvia
16° 13°
77%
Mié 15
Lluvia
16° 13°
0.3mm
Jue 16
Niebla
19° 11°
Seco

How to get to Compostela

By car — open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
RoadCC-550
Bus typeInterurbano (Vilagarcía - Catoira)
Parking typeNo vigilado
Parking capacityEntre 50 y 100 plazas
Boardwalk nameCompleto
MarinaMarina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa) (0,5 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
44%
ocupación
Concurrida
Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (11% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Fin de semana

Restaurants near Compostela

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Churrasco A Ría
Restaurante · 538m · €€
Ver →
Pub Paradise
Bar · 811m · €€
Ver →
Restaurante Plácido
Restaurante · 891m · €€
Ver →
Taberna do Carril
Restaurante · 961m · €€
Ver →
A Venta
Restaurante · 980m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near Compostela

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Hotel Playa Compostela
★★★★☆
665m · €€€
Web+34 986504010
Hotel Carril
★★★★☆
880m · €€€
Web+34 986 511 507
Hotel Vilagarcía
★☆☆☆☆
1195m · €
Web+34 886 21 56 12
Hotel Alda Castelao
★★★☆☆
1252m · €€
Web+34 986 51 24 26
Hotel Pazo O Rial
★★★☆☆
3874m · €€
Web+34 986 50 70 11

Facilities at Compostela

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingSí · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningNo · PhonesSí · Tourist officeSí · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalSí · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Compostela

MITECO 2024
Length900 m
Average width7 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
MunicipalityVilagarcía de Arousa
ProvincePontevedra
RegionGalicia
Coordinates42.606061° N, -8.768899° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital do Salnés
Distance0,5 km.
Call 986568002112

Beaches near Compostela

A Concha
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 0.4 km
Praia do Portugalete
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 0.7 km
Praia do Portugalete
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 0.9 km
Praia do Portugalete
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 1.0 km
Praia da Rosa
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 1.5 km
Praíña do Palleiro
Salnés · 1.6 km
About CompostelaEverything you need to know ↓

La Playa de Compostela y A Concha son las playas de Vilagarcía por excelencia.

When you arrive at Compostela, in Vilagarcía de Arousa, you'll understand why this beach is so popular in Pontevedra. It stretches 900 metres in length and 7 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Atlantic coast of Galicia, with powerful waves and cold but spectacular water. It has lifeguard service, showers, nearby parking and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. The Blue Flag at Compostela is a guarantee of water quality and responsible environmental management. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Before you head out, check the real-time sea conditions on this page so there are no surprises.

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Frequently asked questions about Compostela

How is the water at Compostela today?+

Water temperature at Compostela is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Compostela have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Compostela?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Compostela?+

Wind at Compostela is 18 km/h with gusts of 40 km/h (NO).

What time is high tide at Compostela?+

Today's high tides at Compostela are at 11:27 and 23:52 (2.1m). Coefficient 95, spring tides.

Is there parking near Compostela?+

Yes, there is parking near Compostela.

Are dogs allowed at Compostela?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Compostela.

BUENA
Condiciones ideales
Updated · 12 Apr, 16:40
18°CWater
14°CAir
0mWaves
18km/hWind
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (5). Midday is perfect: warmer water