Praia do Caranquexo

Restaurante · 132m · €€

Restaurante · 136m · €€· Mo, Th-Sa 12:00-00:00; Tu, We, Su 12:00-23:30

Restaurante · 634m · €€

Taquería Chac Mool

Restaurante · 663m · €€

Taperia o Druida

Restaurante · 708m · €€

Hotels near Praia do Caranquexo

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Facilities & services

MITECO

Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsNo · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaSí · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalSí · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubSí · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Praia do Caranquexo

MITECO 2024

Length1.7 m

Average width80 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationAlto

EnvironmentUrbana

Coastal facadeUrbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa

VegetationYes

Anchorage areaYes

MunicipalityNigrán

ProvincePontevedra

RegionGalicia

Coordinates42.158564° N, -8.82094° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Distance10 km.

Call 986811111 112

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About Praia do CaranquexoEverything you need to know ↓

Ubicada en la Ensenada de Carreira, con 1.700 metros de longitud y muy bien equipada.Also known as: Playa de Prado o As Canas

When you arrive at Praia do Caranquexo, in Nigrán, you'll understand why this beach is so popular in Pontevedra. It stretches 1.7 metres in length and 80 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. 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 Praia do Caranquexo

How is the water at Praia do Caranquexo today?+

Water temperature at Praia do Caranquexo is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Praia do Caranquexo have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Praia do Caranquexo?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Praia do Caranquexo?+

Wind at Praia do Caranquexo is 7 km/h with gusts of 14 km/h (SSO).

What time is high tide at Praia do Caranquexo?+

Today's high tides at Praia do Caranquexo are at 01:18 and 13:43 (2.4m). Coefficient 109, spring tides.

Is there parking near Praia do Caranquexo?+

Yes, there is parking near Praia do Caranquexo.

Are dogs allowed at Praia do Caranquexo?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Praia do Caranquexo.

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Praia do Caranquexo

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NigránPontevedra18° water0 m waves+ weather

Status today: No reports

Directions

Photos of Praia do Caranquexo

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Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

07:31Sunrise

14h 1mDaylight hours

21:33Sunset

Tides at Praia do Caranquexo today

Lunar estimate

▲ High

01:18

2.4m

▼ Low

07:31

0.2m

▲ High

13:43

2.3m

▼ Low

19:56

0.2m

Coefficient: 109Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Praia do Caranquexo

Open-Meteo

15°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

15°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

85%Humidity

Wind at Praia do Caranquexo today

Speed	7 km/h
Max gust	14 km/h
Direction	SSO

Flag and jellyfish at Praia do Caranquexo

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Praia do Caranquexo

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

7km/h SSO

18°C

OSM

Surf

0m · 8s · 7km/h

Windsurf

7km/h SSO

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

Nublado

18° 15°

53%

Jue 30

Nublado

18° 13°

Seco

Vie 1

Lluvia

17° 14°

64%

Sáb 2

Niebla

17° 11°

Seco

Dom 3

Lluvia

18° 11°

0.3mm

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie fácil

RoadVigo - Baiona, por la costa

Bus typeInterurbano (Vigo - Baiona a 0,5 Km)

Parking typeNo vigilado

Parking capacityMás de 100 plazas

Boardwalk nameparcial

MarinaPuerto de Panxón (1,2 km.)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (7% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near Praia do Caranquexo

OpenStreetMap · 800m

Restaurante · 132m · €€

Restaurante · 136m · €€· Mo, Th-Sa 12:00-00:00; Tu, We, Su 12:00-23:30

Restaurante · 634m · €€

Taquería Chac Mool

Restaurante · 663m · €€

Taperia o Druida

Restaurante · 708m · €€

Hotels near Praia do Caranquexo

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