What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Valcobo?

The coastline of Praia de Valcobo is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. 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 de Valcobo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Valcobo, 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 Valcobo is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>Activities available on the ground:<ul><li>Beach volleyball</li></ul>

Is the Praia de Valcobo 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.The waves in the Praia de Valcobo are usually strong.

Is the Praia de Valcobo 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Valcobo 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.

What are the key audiences of Praia de Valcobo?

Praia de Valcobo 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 Praia de Valcobo?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Valcobo.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Valcobo?

There are 198 places to stay in the Praia de Valcobo area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Valcobo include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=413768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alix Boutique</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=12393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Arteixo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1357421&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostal Galicia Arteixo</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4768089&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Os Curras</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=173109&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Portazgo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6641959&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Piso Corunna Easy Parking wifi</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Valcobo from parking?

The Praia de Valcobo 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 Valcobo?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Valcobo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia de Valcobo located in 0.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Valcobo is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°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 de Valcobo (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 Valcobo (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.

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Praia de Valcobo

Chamín de Arriba, Spain

8.1

#77 out of 525 in Galicia 5

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Valcovo • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

5.9km

Hiking Area Senda del río Sisalde

2.2km

Hiking Area Eólico de Gomesende

4.5km

Park Area recreativa dos Barreiros

4.6km

Hiking Area Caion

5.8km

Park Parque del Monticaño

5.9km

Hiking Area Fonte de Goxán

5.9km

Hiking Area Leira- carballo

7.7km

Hiking Area Imende-noicela

8.8km

Park Área Recreativa de Gabenlle

9km

Restaurant Restaurante Porta Caeli Pescados y Mariscos en A Laracha (Caión) A Coruña

7.4 - Good 5.7km

Restaurant Beiramar Parrillada Café Bar

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Bar Bar Zarra

8 - Very good 5.7km

Bar Cafe Bar Plaza

7.2 - Good 5.8km

Restaurant O Muiño Bar de Porto - Caión

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Restaurant Plaza ~ Caion

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Bar Bar restaurante DamaJuana Caión

9.2 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Furna Atlántica (Caión)

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Coffee Shop Asteria Café

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Ice Cream Shop Bico de xeado

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Shopping Mall Marineda City

8.6 - Excellent 9km

Supermarket Lidl

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Valcobo

9.6 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Illa Herbosa

10 - Exceptional 680m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Barrañán

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Punta Redonda

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Sabón

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Furna en punta da torre

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza de Augacae

8.4 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza da Groba

6.4 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa das Salseiras

10 - Exceptional 6.1km

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About

Praia de Valcobo is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 27th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 48.3 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Valcovo settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

2.4 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Valcovo • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

5.9km

Hiking Area Senda del río Sisalde

2.2km

Hiking Area Eólico de Gomesende

4.5km

Park Area recreativa dos Barreiros

4.6km

Hiking Area Caion

5.8km

Park Parque del Monticaño

5.9km

Hiking Area Fonte de Goxán

5.9km

Hiking Area Leira- carballo

7.7km

Hiking Area Imende-noicela

8.8km

Park Área Recreativa de Gabenlle

9km

Restaurant Restaurante Porta Caeli Pescados y Mariscos en A Laracha (Caión) A Coruña

7.4 - Good 5.7km

Restaurant Beiramar Parrillada Café Bar

9 - Excellent 5.7km

Bar Bar Zarra

8 - Very good 5.7km

Bar Cafe Bar Plaza

7.2 - Good 5.8km

Restaurant O Muiño Bar de Porto - Caión

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Restaurant Plaza ~ Caion

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Bar Bar restaurante DamaJuana Caión

9.2 - Excellent 5.8km

Restaurant Restaurante Furna Atlántica (Caión)

9 - Excellent 5.9km

Coffee Shop Asteria Café

8.8 - Excellent 5.9km

Ice Cream Shop Bico de xeado

10 - Exceptional 5.8km

Shopping Mall Marineda City

8.6 - Excellent 9km

Supermarket Lidl

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Valcobo

9.6 - Exceptional 120m

Tourist Attraction Illa Herbosa

10 - Exceptional 680m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Barrañán

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Punta Redonda

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Sabón

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Furna en punta da torre

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza de Augacae

8.4 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Fervenza da Groba

6.4 - Pleasant 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa das Salseiras

10 - Exceptional 6.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2.5km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Hotel Arteixo

Hotel

O Igrexario • 2.3km from center

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3.1km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Alix Boutique

Hotel

O Igrexario • 2.9km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hostal Galicia Arteixo

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

O Igrexario • 3.3km from center

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3.6km from the beach

7.4 Good

Pension Residencia Caola

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

O Igrexario • 3.4km from center

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4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Pension Brisa

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

O Igrexario • 3.8km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Piso Corunna Easy Parking wifi

Entire Apartment

O Igrexario • 6.6km from center

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8.9km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartamento Playa Arnela

Entire House

A Imende • 9.1km from center

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10.2km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Coruna Backpackers Hostel

Hostel

A Imende • 10.4km from center

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10.3km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Hotel Rialta

Serviced Apartment

Rutis • 10.1km from center

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10.6km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Casa Os Curras

Entire House

Tarrio • 10.4km from center

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11.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Apartamentos Portazgo

Entire Apartment

A Coruna • 11.5km from center

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12.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hotel a Barquina

Hotel

A Coruna • 12km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

350m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Praia Da Ucha

6.9 Good

1km 14 min walk

Praia de Combouzas

8.1 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Praia de Repibelo

8 Very good

2km

Praia de Barranan

7.8 Very good

2.7km

Praia de Sabon

7.8 Very good

6.3km

Praia de Caion

8.3 Very good

7.9km

Praia de Bens

7.5 Very good

8.3km

Praia de Leira

6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Valcovo • 240m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 48.3km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 12.6km

Bus Station

Urbanización Breogán • 7.1km

Train Station

Uxes • 7.4km

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8.1 Very good

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8.1 Very good

Alexandre Andion

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

That place is a little gem! It has all the amenities you could need and is immaculately kept. There's even a high-end restaurant nearby, and a camping spot close by. The only downside is that the strong waves can lead to yellow or red flags being raised.

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Ervin

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Surprisingly roomy, but it was quite deserted today. Keep in mind that parking might be an issue if many people come in cars as the lot is quite small and the road is quite narrow. Additionally, there are a lot of rocks and boulders in the water, so be careful.

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Jose Antonio

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This spot is quite secluded and immaculate. There are parking spots available, and if you're looking to have a picnic, there are tables to use. If you get hungry, there's a restaurant right by the shore. There are showers and bathrooms too. The ocean can be quite treacherous with its big waves, but fortunately there's a lifeguard team on duty. If you feel like exploring, you can take a stroll along the coast and check out the other beaches.

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Juan Carlos

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

Perfect spot for a day trip. With a great restaurant, outdoor shower and WC, and a lifeguard on duty, you'll be able to relax and enjoy the day in the cleanest of settings. The carpark is also spotless, ensuring you have a pleasant experience.

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John Anderson

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

This location may be small, but it's the perfect spot for a lazy day spent soaking up the sun. Don't expect to take a dip in the water here, but it's a great place to relax and enjoy the view.