What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Area Maior?

The Praia de Area Maior is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia de Area Maior?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Area Maior, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia de Area Maior is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball </li><li>Football (nearby)</li></ul>

Is the Praia de Area Maior good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.The waves in the Praia de Area Maior are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Area Maior for swimming is positive.

Is the Praia de Area Maior 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 Praia de Area Maior secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Area Maior?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Area Maior.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Vagalume Food&Roll is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Area Maior?

There are 78 places to stay in the Praia de Area Maior area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Area Maior include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1525502&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">As Garzas</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=177315&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Vasca</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10127716&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Malpica Area Grande</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=10145322&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rua as Neves</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8063844&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento con vistas al mar</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Area Maior from parking?

The Praia de Area Maior 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 de Area Maior?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Area Maior that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Casa Do Pescador located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Area Maior?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Area Maior 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 de Area Maior (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 de Area Maior (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 de Area Maior with white fine sand surface

Photo of Praia de Area Maior with blue pure water surface

Photo of Praia de Area Maior with spacious bay

Photo of Praia de Area Maior with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Praia de Area Maior and the settlement

Photo of Praia de Area Maior backed by cliffs

Praia de Area Maior

Malpica, Spain

8.5

#6 out of 525 in Galicia 3

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for Surfing Good for swimming

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7.8 - Very good 70m

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9.4 - Excellent 150m

Tourist Attraction Peirao de Malpica de Bergantiños

8 - Very good 300m

Tourist Attraction Mirador

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About

Praia de Area Maior is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 3th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 53.8 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Os Medros settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

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 within the settlement

Os Medros • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

4.1km

Playground Parque infantil Praia de Razo

9.4km

Park Merendero

2.2km

Hiking Area Camino a Percebeira

2.6km

Hiking Area CAMINO MOLINOS ARDELEIRO

3.1km

Park Illa de San Bartolome

5km

Hiking Area Aljibe

5.2km

Hiking Area Fonte da Gándara

5.3km

Park Carballo de Santo Estevo

5.3km

Park Merendoiro

5.8km

Park Merendeiro do Riás

6.3km

Bar Submarino, Pub

9.2 - Excellent 50m

Restaurant Vagalume Food&Roll

8.6 - Excellent 60m

Bar Area Chillout

9 - Excellent 60m

Bar Mamachico

60m

Bar Café del Mar

7.8 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Cafetería J.B.

7.8 - Very good 70m

Bar Pub Leño

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Bar Pub O Cornecho

9.4 - Excellent 90m

Bar Jofra

90m

Supermarket EROSKI

4.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Ordóñez

4.4km

Sporting Goods Store RAZO RENTALS & SUPERMERCADO

9.5km

Tourist Attraction Casa Do Pescador

7.4 - Good 140m

Tourist Attraction Concello Malpica de Bergantiños

8 - Very good 140m

Tourist Attraction Asociación O Camiño dos Faros

9.4 - Excellent 150m

Tourist Attraction Peirao de Malpica de Bergantiños

8 - Very good 300m

Tourist Attraction Mirador

450m

Tourist Attraction fonte de Beo

10 - Exceptional 2.5km

Museum Muiños da Ribeira

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Muíños de Ardeleiro

2.8km

Museum Dolmen Pedra da Arca

2.9km

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