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Praia do Castro

67FairIdeal para flotar boca arriba sin pensar en nada.
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
07:29Sunrise
14h 6mDaylight hours
21:35Sunset

Tides at Praia do Castro today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
02:46
2.6m
▼ Low
08:59
0.3m
▲ High
15:11
2.5m
▼ Low
21:24
0.3m
Coefficient: 119Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Praia do Castro

Open-Meteo
16°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
16°CFeels like
UV 2UV index
80%Humidity

Wind at Praia do Castro today

NESO
Speed9 km/h
Max gust21 km/h
DirectionONO

Flag and jellyfish at Praia do Castro

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

Water quality at Praia do Castro

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
9km/h ONO
18°C
OSM
Surf
0m · 8s · 9km/h
Windsurf
9km/h ONO
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° 12°
Seco
Sáb 2
Lluvia
17° 13°
83%
Dom 3
Lluvia
16° 13°
73%
Lun 4
Nublado
15° 11°
60%
Mar 5
Nubes
16° 11°
46%

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
RoadVigo - Baiona
Bus typeInterurbano (Vigo - Baiona a 0,1 Km)
Parking typeNo vigilado
Parking capacityMenos de 50 plazas
MarinaPuerto de Panxón (0,2 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
59%
ocupación
Concurrida
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (16% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable · Festivo

Restaurants near Praia do Castro

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Restaurante "La mar salada"
Restaurante · 107m · €€
Ver →
O Peirao
Restaurante · 140m · €€
+34 986 38 02 30
Ver →
Beiramar
Restaurante · 157m · €€
+34 986 36 85 41
Ver →
O Arco
Restaurante · 230m · €€
+34 986 36 65 39
Ver →
Lalo's Panxon
Cafetería · 363m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near Praia do Castro

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Pura Costas
★★☆☆☆
414m · €
La Chica
★★☆☆☆
612m · €
+34 699966260
Pension / Restaurant Montevideo
★★☆☆☆
1004m · €
Café Bar Pension Venus
★☆☆☆☆
1604m · €
Hotel Holiday
★★★☆☆
1604m · €€
Web+34 986 366 403

Campsites nearby

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

Facilities & services

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

Information about Praia do Castro

MITECO 2024
Length350 m
Average width45 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeUrbana
Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa
Anchorage areaYes
MunicipalityNigrán
ProvincePontevedra
RegionGalicia
Coordinates42.144785° N, -8.825278° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Distance12 km.
Call 986811111112

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About Praia do CastroEverything you need to know ↓

Playa de tamaño intermedio situada en una zona urbana de la ría de Baiona.Also known as: Castro

Praia do Castro is one of those beaches in Pontevedra that deserves a spot on your list this summer. It stretches 350 metres in length and 45 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, 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. Check the water temperature, wave height and crowd levels before you go — everything is updated here in real time.

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Frequently asked questions about Praia do Castro

How is the water at Praia do Castro today?+

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

What flag does Praia do Castro have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Praia do Castro?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Praia do Castro?+

Wind at Praia do Castro is 9 km/h with gusts of 21 km/h (ONO).

What time is high tide at Praia do Castro?+

Today's high tides at Praia do Castro are at 02:46 and 15:11 (2.6m). Coefficient 119, spring tides.

Is there parking near Praia do Castro?+

Yes, there is parking near Praia do Castro.

Are dogs allowed at Praia do Castro?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Praia do Castro.

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Beach facts
Length350 m
Width45 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 1 May, 19:36
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (2). Midday is perfect: warmer water