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O Castro

71Very goodAguas de piscina. Sin el olor a cloro.
Ribeira·A Coruña·18° water·0 m waves+ weather
Status today: No reports
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Photos of O Castro

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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 3mDaylight hours
21:34Sunset

Tides at O Castro today

Lunar estimate
▲ High
01:16
2.4m
▼ Low
07:29
0.2m
▲ High
13:41
2.3m
▼ Low
19:54
0.2m
Coefficient: 109Spring tides

Water and air temperature at O Castro

Open-Meteo
15°CAir temperature
18°CWater temperature
15°CFeels like
UV 0UV index
87%Humidity

Wind at O Castro today

NESO
Speed9 km/h
Max gust18 km/h
DirectionS

Flag and jellyfish at O Castro

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

Water quality at O Castro

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
Actividades acuáticas
0mPlana
Mar en calma. no apto surf
Periodo: 8s
9km/h S
18°C
Surf
0m · 8s · 9km/h
Windsurf
9km/h S
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
17° 14°
45%
Jue 30
Nublado
18° 14°
0.2mm
Vie 1
Lluvia
17° 14°
55%
Sáb 2
Niebla
17° 12°
Seco
Dom 3
Nublado
19° 11°
Seco

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking
Access typeA pie fácil / Coche
Bus typeInterurbano
Parking typeNo vigilado
Parking capacityEntre 50 y 100 plazas
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ribeira (4 km.)
Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
3%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (7% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near O Castro

OpenStreetMap · 800m
Bar o timón
Bar · 955m · €€
+34981841958
Ver →
Faro de Sálvora
Restaurante · 1348m · €€· Su-Fr 09:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00
+34 981 84 15 81
Ver →
Bar A Fonte
Cafetería · 1577m · €€
Ver →

Hotels near O Castro

OpenStreetMap · 2km
Colón
★★☆☆☆
3190m · €
Hotel Áncora
★★★☆☆
3260m · €€
Carolinas
★★★☆☆
4234m · €€

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap
⛺
Coroso
Camping· ★★★
5.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows · Dog-friendly
Enganche eléctrico
Web+34 981 83 80 02
⛺
Camping Las Dunas
Camping· ★★★
7.7 km · Motorhomes · Tents
⛺
Praia Paisaxe II
Camping· ★★★
8.9 km · Motorhomes · Tents
PiscinaParque infantilVaciadoLavanderíaWiFi
Web+34 986 738 331
⛺
Camping Ría de Arousa
Camping· ★★★
9.5 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows · Dog-friendly
Parque infantilRestauranteEnganche eléctricoDuchasWiFi
Web+34 981 831 305
⛺
Camping O Espiño
Camping· ★★★
10.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Dog-friendly
Enganche eléctricoWiFi
Web+34 986 73 80 48

Facilities & services

MITECO
Sí · LifeguardSí · ShowersNo · AccessibleSí · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsSí · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningSí · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaSí · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubNo · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about O Castro

MITECO 2024
Length1.25 m
Average width15 m
CompositionArena
Typearena
OccupationAlto
EnvironmentUrbana
Coastal facadeSemiurbana
Sea conditionsAguas tranquilas
VegetationYes
MunicipalityRibeira
ProvinceA Coruña
RegionGalicia
Coordinates42.526585° N, -9.005534° E
City Hall websiteVisit website
Official MITECO recordVisit website
HospitalHospital Comarcal da Barbanza
Distance6 km.
Call 981835901112

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About O CastroEverything you need to know ↓

Tasca y O Castro son dos grandes playas urbanas separadas por un espigón de gran longitud.Also known as: Catia

If you're planning to visit O Castro, you're choosing one of the most authentic beaches in A Coruña. It stretches 1.25 metres in length and 15 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 and nearby parking, so you can visit with peace of mind. 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 O Castro

How is the water at O Castro today?+

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

What flag does O Castro have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at O Castro?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at O Castro?+

Wind at O Castro is 9 km/h with gusts of 18 km/h (S).

What time is high tide at O Castro?+

Today's high tides at O Castro are at 01:16 and 13:41 (2.4m). Coefficient 109, spring tides.

Is there parking near O Castro?+

Yes, there is parking near O Castro.

Are dogs allowed at O Castro?+

No, dogs are not allowed at O Castro.

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Beach facts
Length1.25 m
Width15 m
SandArena
Typearena
CrowdingAlto
CALM
The sea is waiting for you
Updated · 30 Apr, 00:45
Best time to go
11:00-14:00
Low UV (0). Midday is perfect: warmer water