What is the water and sand quality of the Area da Cruz beach?

The Area da Cruz beach is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 Area da Cruz beach?

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

Is the Area da Cruz beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.Area da Cruz beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Area da Cruz beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Area da Cruz beach 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 very smooth.

Is the Area da Cruz beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Area da Cruz beach?

Area da Cruz beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>Campers</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Area da Cruz beach?

The bar is located right on the Area da Cruz beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringuito Area da Cruz is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Area da Cruz beach?

There are 981 places to stay in the Area da Cruz beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Area da Cruz beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4302599&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Cuesta</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3535250&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Resid. Balea Maritima</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=696930&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Ay Salvora</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=336104&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Casa Ameiros</a></li></ul>

How far is the Area da Cruz beach from parking?

The Area da Cruz beach has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Area da Cruz beach?

There are 3 attractions near Area da Cruz beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are O Quinteiro de Temperán located in 1.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Area da Cruz beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Area da Cruz beach 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?

Area da Cruz beach (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.Area da Cruz beach (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 Area da Cruz beach with white fine sand surface

Photo of Area da Cruz beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Area da Cruz beach with spacious bay

Photo of Area da Cruz beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Area da Cruz beach amenities area

Photo of Area da Cruz beach and the settlement

Photo of Area da Cruz beach and its beautiful scenery

Area da Cruz beach

Balea, Spain

8.2

#50 out of 525 in Galicia 2

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

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Located within the settlement

Balea Maritima • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil de San Vicente do Mar

990m

Playground Parque infantil

3.5km

Playground Parque Infantil A Lanzada

3.6km

Playground Grovelandia

3.9km

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

4.5km

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

5.1km

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

5.2km

Hiking Area Sendero de Pedras Negras Inicio

630m

Hiking Area San Vicente, Paseo marítimo de tablas

630m

Hiking Area As pedras

770m

Park Balea38

790m

Hiking Area Donde empieza la senda

1km

Park Monte da Siradella

1.1km

Hiking Area Passadiço Pedras Negras

1.2km

Hiking Area Lavadoiro do Río da Laxe

1.5km

Park San Vicente Batería Mirador

1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante O Muiño

8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Asador Luis Kabalo

5.8 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant Seixeliño

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Taberna Meloxeira

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Bar Chiringuito Area da Cruz

5.6 - Pleasant 100m

Restaurant Chiringuito Playa Portiño

8.4 - Very good 130m

Spanish Restaurant Chiringuito Terraza Como Na Casa

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Restaurante Miami Praia

9 - Excellent 210m

Bar Bar Brisa Comidas

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Supermarket Alimentación María 2

730m

Supermarket Supermercado Lurdes

1km

Supermarket Coviran San Vicente

1km

Supermarket supermercado paisaxe 2

1.6km

Supermarket Supermercado A Revolta

3.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

4.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

4.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.6km

Supermarket Gadis

4.9km

Tourist Attraction O Quinteiro de Temperán

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro Con da Hedra

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa de As Pipas

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Ponte da Toxa

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Casino A Toxa

7.8 - Very good 5.2km

Church Ermida da Toxa

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Ermida de San Caralampio e San Sebastián

8.8 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Adegas Albamar

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction San Sadurniño tower

8.4km

Aquarium Acuario do Grove

2.7km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Moreiras

3km

Historical Landmark Cambados Zona Centro

9.2km

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About

Area da Cruz beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 27th place out of 212 beaches in the Pontevedra region 22.4 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of Balea Maritima settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.

Weather

history

+23 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

3.6 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Balea Maritima • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil de San Vicente do Mar

990m

Playground Parque infantil

3.5km

Playground Parque Infantil A Lanzada

3.6km

Playground Grovelandia

3.9km

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

4.5km

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

5.1km

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

5.2km

Hiking Area Sendero de Pedras Negras Inicio

630m

Hiking Area San Vicente, Paseo marítimo de tablas

630m

Hiking Area As pedras

770m

Park Balea38

790m

Hiking Area Donde empieza la senda

1km

Park Monte da Siradella

1.1km

Hiking Area Passadiço Pedras Negras

1.2km

Hiking Area Lavadoiro do Río da Laxe

1.5km

Park San Vicente Batería Mirador

1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante O Muiño

8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Asador Luis Kabalo

5.8 - Pleasant 90m

Restaurant Seixeliño

8.2 - Very good 90m

Restaurant Taberna Meloxeira

8.8 - Excellent 90m

Bar Chiringuito Area da Cruz

5.6 - Pleasant 100m

Restaurant Chiringuito Playa Portiño

8.4 - Very good 130m

Spanish Restaurant Chiringuito Terraza Como Na Casa

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Restaurant Restaurante Miami Praia

9 - Excellent 210m

Bar Bar Brisa Comidas

8.6 - Excellent 220m

Supermarket Alimentación María 2

730m

Supermarket Supermercado Lurdes

1km

Supermarket Coviran San Vicente

1km

Supermarket supermercado paisaxe 2

1.6km

Supermarket Supermercado A Revolta

3.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

4.1km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

4.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.6km

Supermarket Gadis

4.9km

Tourist Attraction O Quinteiro de Temperán

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro Con da Hedra

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa de As Pipas

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Ponte da Toxa

9 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Casino A Toxa

7.8 - Very good 5.2km

Church Ermida da Toxa

5.3km

Tourist Attraction Ermida de San Caralampio e San Sebastián

8.8 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Adegas Albamar

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Tourist Attraction San Sadurniño tower

8.4km

Aquarium Acuario do Grove

2.7km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Moreiras

3km

Historical Landmark Cambados Zona Centro

9.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

490m from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Resid. Balea Maritima

Entire Apartment

Campos • 140m from center

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840m from the beach

8.4 Very good

Camping Os Fieitas

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Campos • 570m from center

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Apartamentos Seixelino en Playa Raeiros - Balea

1km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Apartamentos Seixelino en Playa Raeiros - Balea

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Balea Maritima • 590m from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Apartamentos Casa Ameiros

Entire Apartment

Campos • 1.4km from center

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Espectacular chalet complejo turistico Raeiros - O Grove

1.1km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Espectacular chalet complejo turistico Raeiros - O Grove

Entire House

Campos • 750m from center

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1.2km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Apartamento D'As Baladas

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Balea Maritima • 810m from center

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1.2km from the beach

7 Good

CASA TUCHO

Entire House

Campos • 1.5km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Hotel & Apartamentos Cons da Garda

Serviced Apartment

Campos • 1.7km from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Villa Cuesta

Lodge

Campos • 960m from center

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1.6km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Apartamentos Ay Salvora

Entire Apartment

Campos • 2km from center

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1.7km from the beach

VILLA CARMENCITA BEACH en primera linea de playa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Balea Maritima • 1.5km from center

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1.8km from the beach

CASA ACACIA O Grove

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Balea Maritima • 1.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Pedras Negras beach

8 Very good

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Connected beach

Raeiros beach

8.1 Very good

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Mussel beach

8 Very good

1.5km 20 min walk

Praia Da Barrosa

7.7 Very good

1.8km 23 min walk

Abelleira beach

7.7 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Canelas beach

7.1 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Area Grande beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Balea Maritima • 500m

Main locality of province

Pontevedra • 22.4km

Transport

Airport

VGO • 34.7km

Bus Station

Estacion Maritima De O Grove • 5.6km

Train Station

Vilagarcia de Arousa • 19.8km

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8.2 Very good

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Marina Santos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Great

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Lorenzo Sánchez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is fantastic! The water is crystal clear and pristine. Additionally, there are several restaurants available to enhance your experience with a delicious meal or refreshing drink.

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Josmel Guzman

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Great

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Emilio Rodriguez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

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Ethan Rivers

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Nice!

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Area da Cruz beach

Balea, Spain

Playground Parque infantil de San Vicente do Mar

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque Infantil A Lanzada

Playground Grovelandia

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

Hiking Area Sendero de Pedras Negras Inicio

Hiking Area San Vicente, Paseo marítimo de tablas

Hiking Area As pedras

Park Balea38

Hiking Area Donde empieza la senda

Park Monte da Siradella

Hiking Area Passadiço Pedras Negras

Hiking Area Lavadoiro do Río da Laxe

Park San Vicente Batería Mirador

Restaurant Restaurante O Muiño

Restaurant Asador Luis Kabalo

Restaurant Seixeliño

Restaurant Taberna Meloxeira

Bar Chiringuito Area da Cruz

Restaurant Chiringuito Playa Portiño

Spanish Restaurant Chiringuito Terraza Como Na Casa

Restaurant Restaurante Miami Praia

Bar Bar Brisa Comidas

Supermarket Alimentación María 2

Supermarket Supermercado Lurdes

Supermarket Coviran San Vicente

Supermarket supermercado paisaxe 2

Supermarket Supermercado A Revolta

Supermarket Supermercados Dia

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

Supermarket Gadis

Tourist Attraction O Quinteiro de Temperán

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro Con da Hedra

Tourist Attraction Playa de As Pipas

Tourist Attraction Ponte da Toxa

Tourist Attraction Casino A Toxa

Church Ermida da Toxa

Tourist Attraction Ermida de San Caralampio e San Sebastián

Tourist Attraction Adegas Albamar

Tourist Attraction San Sadurniño tower

Aquarium Acuario do Grove

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Moreiras

Historical Landmark Cambados Zona Centro

About

Weather

Balea Maritima, Galicia, Pontevedra

Playground Parque infantil de San Vicente do Mar

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Parque Infantil A Lanzada

Playground Grovelandia

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

Hiking Area Sendero de Pedras Negras Inicio

Hiking Area San Vicente, Paseo marítimo de tablas

Hiking Area As pedras

Park Balea38

Hiking Area Donde empieza la senda

Park Monte da Siradella

Hiking Area Passadiço Pedras Negras

Hiking Area Lavadoiro do Río da Laxe

Park San Vicente Batería Mirador

Restaurant Restaurante O Muiño

Restaurant Asador Luis Kabalo

Restaurant Seixeliño

Restaurant Taberna Meloxeira

Bar Chiringuito Area da Cruz

Restaurant Chiringuito Playa Portiño

Spanish Restaurant Chiringuito Terraza Como Na Casa

Restaurant Restaurante Miami Praia

Bar Bar Brisa Comidas

Supermarket Alimentación María 2

Supermarket Supermercado Lurdes

Supermarket Coviran San Vicente

Supermarket supermercado paisaxe 2