What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Castro de Barona?

The coastline of Praia do Castro de Barona is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia do Castro de Barona?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Castro de Barona, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia do Castro de Barona is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Praia do Castro de Barona good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Praia do Castro de Barona are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

Is the Praia do Castro de Barona good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Castro de Barona secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Praia do Castro de Barona?

Praia do Castro de Barona can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>FKK / Naturists</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Castro de Barona?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Castro de Barona.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Playa Arnela is the closest place located 2400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Castro de Barona?

There are 152 places to stay in the Praia do Castro de Barona area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Castro de Barona include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=260870&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ancora da Ria 1* Superior</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1099611&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostal Solymar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4893585&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pension Antonio</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3319077&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">casa Borja</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6640935&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">As Basonas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5245664&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento en Primera Linea</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Castro de Barona from parking?

The Praia do Castro de Barona has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Castro de Barona?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Castro de Barona that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castro de Baroña located in 0.6 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Castro de Barona?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Castro de Barona is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia do Castro de Barona (A Coruna) 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 do Castro de Barona (A Coruna) 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 do Castro de Barona with bright sand surface

Photo of Praia do Castro de Barona with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia do Castro de Barona with spacious shore

Photo of Praia do Castro de Barona with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia do Castro de Barona wild area

Landmark - Castro de Baroña

Praia do Castro de Barona

Praia do Castro de Baroña

Goltar, Spain

7.9

#134 out of 525 in Galicia 3

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Bustiguillade • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Casa da cultura de Xuño

5.5km

Playground Parque biosaudábel Basoñas

8.2km

Playground Parque infantil Praia do Castelo

9.1km

Playground Playground

9.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.8km

Hiking Area Sendero de As Furnas

5.5km

Park Merendeiro Loreto

6.4km

Hiking Area Aparcamiento Aguieira

6.7km

Hiking Area Paseo Aguieira

6.8km

Park Observatorio

6.8km

Park Lagoa de San Pedro de Muro

7km

Hiking Area Paseo Basoñas

7.6km

Park Monte e Lagoa de Louro

7.9km

Hiking Area Pedra de Feltro

8.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Playa Arnela

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar A Taberna

9.6 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant Kebab

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Pizzería Anxo

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Cafe A Cantina Da Lúa

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant León Ii

3.9km

Cafe Café Bar Eugenio

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Cafe Café Bar Loreto

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Bar Willy

6.6 - Good 3.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

3.7km

Supermarket Spar express

5.9km

Supermarket C.C. Amalia

8km

Supermarket Autoservicio Sabila

8.4km

Supermarket Gadis

9km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Bico de Xeado Muros

8.8 - Excellent 9.1km

Bakery Vainilla Y Genjibre Rivera

9 - Excellent 9.7km

Ice Cream Shop Bico de Xeado

8 - Very good 9.7km

Supermarket SUPER JEFAMA PORTOSIN

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Castro de Baroña

9.6 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Centro de Interpretacion do Castro de Baroña

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Marea, museo da memoria mariñeira

8.2 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza do Río Sieira

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Espigón Praia do Cruceiro

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Cruceiro con Abrazo de San Francisco, iglesia de San Vicente de Noal, Porto do Son

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Monte Tarela, Porto do Son

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Monte Louro

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Arca do Barbanza

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Historical Landmark Castro de Baroña

80m

Historical Landmark Dolmen de Axeitos

9.9km

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About

Praia do Castro de Barona is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 59th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 44.7 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Bustiguillade settlement, just 3.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

2.6 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Bustiguillade • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Playground Casa da cultura de Xuño

5.5km

Playground Parque biosaudábel Basoñas

8.2km

Playground Parque infantil Praia do Castelo

9.1km

Playground Playground

9.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

9.8km

Hiking Area Sendero de As Furnas

5.5km

Park Merendeiro Loreto

6.4km

Hiking Area Aparcamiento Aguieira

6.7km

Hiking Area Paseo Aguieira

6.8km

Park Observatorio

6.8km

Park Lagoa de San Pedro de Muro

7km

Hiking Area Paseo Basoñas

7.6km

Park Monte e Lagoa de Louro

7.9km

Hiking Area Pedra de Feltro

8.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Playa Arnela

8.8 - Excellent 2.1km

Bar A Taberna

9.6 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant Kebab

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant Pizzería Anxo

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Cafe A Cantina Da Lúa

8.6 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant León Ii

3.9km

Cafe Café Bar Eugenio

8.2 - Very good 3.9km

Cafe Café Bar Loreto

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Bar Willy

6.6 - Good 3.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

3.7km

Supermarket Spar express

5.9km

Supermarket C.C. Amalia

8km

Supermarket Autoservicio Sabila

8.4km

Supermarket Gadis

9km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Bico de Xeado Muros

8.8 - Excellent 9.1km

Bakery Vainilla Y Genjibre Rivera

9 - Excellent 9.7km

Ice Cream Shop Bico de Xeado

8 - Very good 9.7km

Supermarket SUPER JEFAMA PORTOSIN

9.7km

Tourist Attraction Castro de Baroña

9.6 - Exceptional 90m

Tourist Attraction Centro de Interpretacion do Castro de Baroña

9.4 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Marea, museo da memoria mariñeira

8.2 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza do Río Sieira

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Espigón Praia do Cruceiro

9.4 - Excellent 4.4km

Tourist Attraction Cruceiro con Abrazo de San Francisco, iglesia de San Vicente de Noal, Porto do Son

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Monte Tarela, Porto do Son

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Monte Louro

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Arca do Barbanza

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Historical Landmark Castro de Baroña

80m

Historical Landmark Dolmen de Axeitos

9.9km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

630m 8 min walk

Dique beach

7.7 Very good

1.8km 24 min walk

Seiras beach

7.8 Very good

2.5km

Arnela beach

7.4 Good

3.5km

Fonforron beach

7.8 Very good

4.6km

Son beach

8 Very good

4.8km

Río de Sieira beach

7.9 Very good

4.9km

Praia de Suigrexa

7.4 Good

5.8km

Caveiro beach

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Bustiguillade • 3.6km

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 44.7km

Transport

Airport

SCQ • 55km

Bus Station

Estación de Autobuses de Noia • 15.4km

Train Station

Vilagarcia de Arousa • 23.9km

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7.9 Very good

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7.9 Very good

Davidson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Terrific, with waves that can be quite powerful depending on the tide. You may even be lucky enough to spot dolphins swimming and jumping in the air! It's a mixture of nudist and textile, and the best part is that it's easily accessible - no need for a long walk from the carpark/road.

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Juan Carlos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Heaven on Earth. That's how I'd describe this beach. The sand is so soft and inviting, the ocean so clear and blue, and the sun so warm and comforting. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. A true paradise!

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Riley MacKenzie

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Absolutely stunning! I could easily spend the entire summer here. It's also conveniently accessible, making it a great choice for a summer getaway.

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Luisa Rodriguez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This beach near Bustiguillade is absolutely fantastic - the swimming can be risky, but it's best to take a dip when the tide is out. Plus, it has a Virgin beach with no amenities, so you can enjoy a peaceful and secluded experience.

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Lynne Anderson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

That place isn't the most appropriate for visitors who prefer to keep their clothes on. It's a spot for those who are comfortable with going au naturel.