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Area Fofa

65FairAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Nigrán·Pontevedra·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Sea & weather

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

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
07:25Sunrise
14h 13mDaylight hours
21:38Sunset

Tides at Area Fofa today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
04:48
2.4m
▼ Low
11:00
0.2m
▲ High
17:13
2.3m
▼ Low
23:25
0.2m
Coefficient: 108Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Area Fofa

Open-Meteo
12°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
11°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
86%Humidity

Wind at Area Fofa today

NESO
Speed2 km/h
Max gust5 km/h
DirectionNNE

Flag and jellyfish at Area Fofa

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

Water quality at Area Fofa

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
2km/h NNE
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 2km/h
Windsurf
2km/h NNE
Kitesurf
Poco viento
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
Lluvia
15° 11°
83%
Mar 5
Lluvia
15° 11°
93%
Mié 6
Nublado
16° 9°
Seco
Jue 7
Niebla
17° 10°
Seco
Vie 8
Lluvia
17° 12°
68%

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie difícil / Coche
RoadVigo - Baiona
Bus typeInterurbano (Vigo - Baiona a 0,5 Km)
Boardwalk nameparcial
MarinaPuerto de Panxón (0,7 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
0%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (15% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near Area Fofa

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Cafe Bar Praia D'Abra
Bar · 546m · €€
Ver →
Restaurante "La mar salada"
Restaurante · 599m · €€
Ver →
O Peirao
Restaurante · 621m · €€
+34 986 38 02 30
Ver →
Beiramar
Restaurante · 632m · €€
+34 986 36 85 41
Ver →
O Arco
Restaurante · 660m · €€
+34 986 36 65 39
Ver →

Hotels near Area Fofa

No hotels found nearby

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Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Camping Playa América
Camping· ★★★
2.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows · Dog-friendly
Parque infantilLavanderíaWiFi
Web
⛺
English in Summer
Camping· ★★★
3.4 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Camping Praia de Baiona
Camping· ★★★
3.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows
Parque infantilVaciadoLavanderíaWiFi
Web+34 986 350 035
⛺
Camping do Mar
Camping· ★★★
6.3 km · Dog-friendly
WiFi
Web+34 628 121863
⛺
Camping Playa samil
Camping· ★★★
7.8 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows
Enganche eléctrico
Web+34 986 240 210

Facilities & services

MITECO
No · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleNo · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsNo · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningNo · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubNo · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Area Fofa

MITECO 2024
Length130 m
Average width25 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationMedio
EnvironmentSemiurbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa
VegetationYes
MunicipalityNigrán
ProvincePontevedra
RegionGalicia
Coordinates42.147983° N, -8.829417° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Distance12 km.
Call 986811111112

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About Area FofaEverything you need to know ↓

Portocelo, Ribas Blancas y Area Fofa, tres pequeñas playas compuestas de rocas y arena al norte de la ría de Baiona.

Area Fofa is one of those beaches in Pontevedra that deserves a spot on your list this summer. It stretches 130 metres in length and 25 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Atlantic coast of Galicia, with powerful waves and cold but spectacular water. It has showers and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Use this page to see current sea conditions, expected crowds and how to get there without any hassle.

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Frequently asked questions about Area Fofa

How is the water at Area Fofa today?+

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

What flag does Area Fofa have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Area Fofa?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Area Fofa?+

Wind at Area Fofa is 2 km/h with gusts of 5 km/h (NNE).

What time is high tide at Area Fofa?+

Today's high tides at Area Fofa are at 04:48 and 17:13 (2.4m). Coefficient 108, spring tides.

Is there parking near Area Fofa?+

Area Fofa does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at Area Fofa?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Area Fofa.

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Beach facts
Length130 m
Width25 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingMedio
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 4 May, 05:58
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water. Low tide at 11:00