What is the water and sand quality of the Praia das Vacas?

The coastline of Praia das Vacas is covered with snow-white 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 das Vacas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia das Vacas, 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 das Vacas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia das Vacas is fully protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Praia das Vacas for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia das Vacas 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 very smooth.

Is the Praia das Vacas 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>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia das Vacas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia das Vacas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante San Martín is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Vacas?

There are 120 places to stay in the Praia das Vacas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Vacas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9504605&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Balares Hotel da Natureza</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=91955&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Playa de Laxe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=544311&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostal Residencia Bahia</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2150056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Casa de Lelo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2491977&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Duplex OS BATANS</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5300393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento en Laxe, Costa da Morte</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia das Vacas from parking?

The Praia das Vacas 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 das Vacas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia das Vacas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia Area das Vacas 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 das Vacas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia das Vacas 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 das Vacas (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 das Vacas (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 das Vacas with white sand surface

Photo of Praia das Vacas with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia das Vacas with very clean level of cleanliness

Praia das Vacas

Ures, Spain

7.4

#269 out of 525 in Galicia 2

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Taboido • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil das Grelas

1.4km

Playground Parque Infantil de Cabana

1.5km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.4km

Hiking Area Complexo dunar do Monte Branco

1.2km

Park Cabana de Bergantiños Park

1.5km

Hiking Area Rego dos Muíños

1.5km

Park Pinar de Balarés

1.8km

Park Observatorio Aves

1.9km

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

2.4km

Park Observatorio de Aves Eduardo Pondal

2.4km

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

2.8km

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

2.9km

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Bar A Ría

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Chill Out

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Restaurant Mar De Ardora Restaurante

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Eclipse Chill Out

8 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

1.6km

Bar Dulce Amanecer

9.8 - Exceptional 1.6km

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

8 - Very good 1.7km

Bar Bar Ribera

6 - Pleasant 2.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Cabana de Bergantiños Coviran

1.7km

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

4.5km

Supermarket EROSKI

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

890m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

9 - Excellent 4km

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

3.7km

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

4.4km

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About

Praia das Vacas is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 144th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 50.8 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Taboido settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Taboido • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque infantil das Grelas

1.4km

Playground Parque Infantil de Cabana

1.5km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.4km

Hiking Area Complexo dunar do Monte Branco

1.2km

Park Cabana de Bergantiños Park

1.5km

Hiking Area Rego dos Muíños

1.5km

Park Pinar de Balarés

1.8km

Park Observatorio Aves

1.9km

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

2.4km

Park Observatorio de Aves Eduardo Pondal

2.4km

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

2.8km

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

2.9km

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Bar Bar A Ría

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Chill Out

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Restaurant Mar De Ardora Restaurante

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Eclipse Chill Out

8 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

1.6km

Bar Dulce Amanecer

9.8 - Exceptional 1.6km

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

8 - Very good 1.7km

Bar Bar Ribera

6 - Pleasant 2.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Cabana de Bergantiños Coviran

1.7km

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

4.5km

Supermarket EROSKI

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

890m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

9 - Excellent 4km

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

3.7km

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

4.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Casas Cuncheiro

Country House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 870m from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

A Casa de Lelo

Entire Apartment

Balares • 2.9km from center

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2.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Balares Hotel da Natureza

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 2.9km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Casa as Milleiras - Serantes - Laxe

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 3.3km from center

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4.3km from the beach

OKTHEWAY LAXE HOUSE

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 3.9km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Apartamento Paseo Maritimo Laxe

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hostal Residencia Bahia

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

O Pineiro • 4.2km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Hotel Playa de Laxe

Hotel

O Pineiro • 4.1km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Duplex OS BATANS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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3 bedrooms appartement at Laxe 80 m away from the beach with balcony

4.5km from the beach

7.2 Good

3 bedrooms appartement at Laxe 80 m away from the beach with balcony

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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Casa de piedra acogedora a 2 minutos de la playa

4.5km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa de piedra acogedora a 2 minutos de la playa

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Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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4.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Apartamento en Laxe, Costa da Morte

Entire Apartment

O Pineiro • 4.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.1km 15 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Barra

7.4 Good

1.3km 17 min walk

Praia de Rebordelo

7.9 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia de Balares

7.7 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia de Rebordelo II

7.9 Very good

3.9km

Praia da Ermida

6.8 Good

4.2km

Praia do Osmo

8 Very good

4.2km

Praia do Osmo II

7.1 Good

Popular beach 4.4km

Laxe Beach Playa de Laxe

8.4 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Taboido • 850m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 50.8km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 47.2km

Bus Station

Urbanización Breogán • 42.1km

Train Station

Estación de tren Cerceda-Meirama • 40.9km

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Praia das Vacas

Ures, Spain

Playground Parque infantil das Grelas

Playground Parque Infantil de Cabana

Playground Parque Infantil

Hiking Area Complexo dunar do Monte Branco

Park Cabana de Bergantiños Park

Hiking Area Rego dos Muíños

Park Pinar de Balarés

Park Observatorio Aves

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

Park Observatorio de Aves Eduardo Pondal

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

Bar Bar A Ría

Bar Chill Out

Restaurant Mar De Ardora Restaurante

Bar Eclipse Chill Out

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

Bar Dulce Amanecer

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

Bar Bar Ribera

Supermarket Supermercado Cabana de Bergantiños Coviran

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

Supermarket EROSKI

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

About

Weather

Taboido, Galicia, A Coruña

Playground Parque infantil das Grelas

Playground Parque Infantil de Cabana

Playground Parque Infantil

Hiking Area Complexo dunar do Monte Branco

Park Cabana de Bergantiños Park

Hiking Area Rego dos Muíños

Park Pinar de Balarés

Park Observatorio Aves

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

Park Observatorio de Aves Eduardo Pondal

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

Bar Bar A Ría

Bar Chill Out

Restaurant Mar De Ardora Restaurante

Bar Eclipse Chill Out

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

Bar Dulce Amanecer

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

Bar Bar Ribera

Supermarket Supermercado Cabana de Bergantiños Coviran

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

Supermarket EROSKI

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

Stays nearby

Country House

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