What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Fontaina?

The Praia da Fontaina is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia da Fontaina?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Fontaina, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia da Fontaina good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Praia da Fontaina is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia da Fontaina for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia da Fontaina good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia da Fontaina secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Fontaina?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Fontaina.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Serea is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Fontaina?

There are 1050 places to stay in the Praia da Fontaina area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Fontaina include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=271596&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Playa de Vigo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6694330&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sereina Beach</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5677692&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento primera linea playa d samil</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6559771&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Samil55</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Fontaina from parking?

The Praia da Fontaina has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Fontaina?

There are 4 attractions near Praia da Fontaina that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Estatua de la Sirenita located in 0.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Fontaina?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Fontaina is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Fontaina (Pontevedra) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia da Fontaina (Pontevedra) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Praia da Fontaina with white fine sand surface

Photo of Praia da Fontaina with turquoise pure water surface

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Praia da Fontaina

Praia da Fontaíña

Vilamar, Spain

8.1

#77 out of 525 in Galicia 5

Free entrance Amenities beach Picturesque Easy access White fine sand Fine sand bottom Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Chandebrito • 4.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Alameda de Navia

1.7km

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Alameda Saiáns

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Panxón

6.6km

Playground Parque infantil municipal

6.7km

Playground Plaza Rosalía de Castro

6.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

6.9km

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

8.6km

Playground Indiana Bill

9.3km

Park Praia do Vao

500m

Park Xunqueira do Lagares

770m

Park Merendero de Samil

980m

Park Parque Roteas

1.5km

Hiking Area Sendeiro do Lagares

1.5km

Park parque

1.6km

Hiking Area Conjunto Etnográfico de los molinos de Coto Grande

1.9km

Park Fundación Sales

2.3km

Park Monte Coruxo

2.6km

Bar Serea

8.2 - Very good 70m

Cafe Bar Campito’s

10 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Tapería Costa Da Pola

9.2 - Excellent 170m

Bar Chiringuito

6.8 - Good 190m

Restaurant Restaurante Las Barricas

7.8 - Very good 270m

Bar Bar Restaurante Bantes

8.4 - Very good 310m

Restaurant Restaurante Timón 2.0....

8.4 - Very good 350m

Cafe Bar Dopeso

7.6 - Very good 410m

Cafe Cafetería Coruxo CF

8.8 - Excellent 410m

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

760m

Supermarket EROSKI

770m

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

810m

Supermarket SPAR

1km

Supermarket T

1.2km

Store PINTEGA XARDINS

1.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.2km

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

2.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Estatua de la Sirenita

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Desembocadura do río Lagares

9 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Centro Arqueolóxico da Vila Romana de Toralla

8.8 - Excellent 600m

Tourist Attraction PISTA DE KARTING

780m

Tourist Attraction Pista de patinaje de Samil

9 - Excellent 790m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Toralla (dereita)

9.8 - Exceptional 890m

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Samil Sur

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Museo Verbum - Casa das Palabras

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Samil Norte

1.7km

Historical Landmark Castro de Vigo

5.8km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Vigo

6.5km

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About

Praia da Fontaina is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 43th place out of 212 beaches in the Pontevedra region 28.4 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of Chandebrito settlement, just 4.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

4.9 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Chandebrito • 4.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Alameda de Navia

1.7km

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Alameda Saiáns

3.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Panxón

6.6km

Playground Parque infantil municipal

6.7km

Playground Plaza Rosalía de Castro

6.8km

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

6.9km

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

8.6km

Playground Indiana Bill

9.3km

Park Praia do Vao

500m

Park Xunqueira do Lagares

770m

Park Merendero de Samil

980m

Park Parque Roteas

1.5km

Hiking Area Sendeiro do Lagares

1.5km

Park parque

1.6km

Hiking Area Conjunto Etnográfico de los molinos de Coto Grande

1.9km

Park Fundación Sales

2.3km

Park Monte Coruxo

2.6km

Bar Serea

8.2 - Very good 70m

Cafe Bar Campito’s

10 - Exceptional 140m

Restaurant Tapería Costa Da Pola

9.2 - Excellent 170m

Bar Chiringuito

6.8 - Good 190m

Restaurant Restaurante Las Barricas

7.8 - Very good 270m

Bar Bar Restaurante Bantes

8.4 - Very good 310m

Restaurant Restaurante Timón 2.0....

8.4 - Very good 350m

Cafe Bar Dopeso

7.6 - Very good 410m

Cafe Cafetería Coruxo CF

8.8 - Excellent 410m

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

760m

Supermarket EROSKI

770m

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

810m

Supermarket SPAR

1km

Supermarket T

1.2km

Store PINTEGA XARDINS

1.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.2km

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

2.6km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

2.7km

Tourist Attraction Estatua de la Sirenita

9.2 - Excellent 60m

Tourist Attraction Desembocadura do río Lagares

9 - Excellent 520m

Tourist Attraction Centro Arqueolóxico da Vila Romana de Toralla

8.8 - Excellent 600m

Tourist Attraction PISTA DE KARTING

780m

Tourist Attraction Pista de patinaje de Samil

9 - Excellent 790m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Toralla (dereita)

9.8 - Exceptional 890m

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Samil Sur

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Museo Verbum - Casa das Palabras

7.4 - Good 1.6km

Tourist Attraction CoastSnap Samil Norte

1.7km

Historical Landmark Castro de Vigo

5.8km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Vigo

6.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

180m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Casa Magda

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Moana • 4.5km from center

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320m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Sereina Beach

Entire Apartment

Moana • 4.4km from center

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Apartamento encima del mar en Rua Canido 4

700m from the beach

8.1 Very good

Apartamento encima del mar en Rua Canido 4

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Chandebrito • 4.7km from center

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740m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Casa en entorno rural cerca de la playa

Entire House

Moana • 4.1km from center

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970m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel Playa de Vigo

Hotel

Moana • 4.7km from center

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970m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Apartamento primera linea playa d samil

Entire Apartment

Moana • 4.6km from center

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990m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casajardin ROKEKRIS

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Moana • 3.7km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Samil primera linea de playa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Chandebrito • 5km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Samil beachfront apartment

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Moana • 5km from center

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Apartment on the first line of Samil beach and with frontal views of the sea

1.2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Apartment on the first line of Samil beach and with frontal views of the sea

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Moana • 5km from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Samil55

Entire Apartment

Moana • 5.1km from center

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Primera Linea de Playa Samil Costa con Garaje Incluido

1.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Primera Linea de Playa Samil Costa con Garaje Incluido

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Moana • 5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

Popular beach 530m 7 min walk

Vao Beach Playa del Vao

8.1 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Connected beach

Playa Canido

7.7 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Toralla

7.1 Good

Popular beach 1.3km 17 min walk

Connected beach

Samil Beach Playa de Samil

8.3 Very good

1.6km 21 min walk

Praia de Fuchinos

7.3 Good

2.1km

Areal Da Monduina Beach

7.1 Good

2.3km

Connected beach

Cocho das Dornas

7.1 Good

2.4km

Praia da Buraca

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Chandebrito • 4.6km

Main locality of province

Pontevedra • 28.4km

Transport

Airport

VGO • 13.6km

Bus Station

Avenida da Gran Vía • 5.5km

Train Station

Vigo Urzáiz • 7.4km

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8.1 Very good

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Jairo Sendra

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach is simply stunning! It's a sight to behold.

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Josue Santiago

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Playaza is a stunning beach that offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its white sand and crystal-clear waters make it a paradise for sunbathers, swimmers, and beachgoers alike. lined with palm trees and offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling and paddle boarding to kayaking and fishing. Whether you're looking for a relaxing day in the sun or an adventure in the waves, Playaza is the perfect place to be.

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John Aca

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

What a disappointment!

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Amani Sefu

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach here is a great spot for those who are looking to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's lined with quaint fishing boats, and the atmosphere is peaceful and serene. If you're looking for a spot to relax and get away from it all, this is definitely the place to be.

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Johnathan Smith

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach near Chandebrito is the perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of Vigo city. The sun is always shining, providing a warm and tranquil atmosphere that's perfect for unwinding. There are plenty of great restaurants close by, so you don't have to worry about going hungry. All in all, this beach is a great option for a relaxing day.