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

The coastline of Praia das Ratas is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Praia das Ratas?

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

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia das Ratas is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.So the overall recommendation of the Praia das Ratas for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia das Ratas 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 Ratas secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia das Ratas is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. 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>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia das Ratas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.El Tiramillas is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Ratas?

There are 1012 places to stay in the Praia das Ratas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Ratas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=11906&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rodeiramar 2A</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=470501&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Jucamar</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4827760&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Casa do Patin Casa de Huespedes</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6101829&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Chale Airinos do monte</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2425768&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Atico del Arco</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3596990&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Duplex del Arco</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia das Ratas from parking?

The Praia das Ratas 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 Ratas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia das Ratas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rodeira located in 0.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia das Ratas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia das Ratas 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 Ratas (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.Praia das Ratas (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 Praia das Ratas with bright sand surface

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Photo of Praia das Ratas with very clean level of cleanliness

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Praia das Ratas

Ratas Beach

Cangas de Morrazo, Spain

7.3

#309 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Perfect for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Cangas • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

1.5km

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

4.7km

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

4.9km

Playground Alameda de Navia

5.6km

Playground Parque de A Barraca

7.2km

Playground Parque infantil do Vao

7.2km

Playground Parque Infantil As Lagoas

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

7.6km

Playground Playground

7.7km

Park Praia dos Alemáns / Praia das Ratas / Praia do Solano

50m

Hiking Area Paseo Marítimo de Rodeira

930m

Hiking Area Cangas do Morrazo

1.5km

Park Salgueirón beach

2km

Park Congorza Park

2.3km

Park Lagoa da Congorza

2.6km

Park Parque do Outeiro de Balea

2.8km

Park Área de lecer do Outeiro

2.9km

Hiking Area Ruta de la Senda Costera de Areamilla

2.9km

Bar El Tiramillas

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Restaurant La Parecida

8.4 - Very good 860m

Restaurant Casa Eladio

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante O Bruño

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bar El Bribón de La Habana

8 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant La Suprema

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant A Meiga

8 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Café Entre Horas

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Clouds Pub

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Alcampo Supermercado

430m

Supermarket Lidl

670m

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

770m

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

1.4km

Supermarket EROSKI

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Dia Market

1.8km

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

1.9km

Supermarket Lidl

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rodeira

750m

Tourist Attraction Praia Niño do Corvo

8.8 - Excellent 870m

Tourist Attraction Lavadero

990m

Tourist Attraction Enseada de Cangas

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sinal

6 - Pleasant 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sina de Cangas

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Letras CANGAS

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Faroleira Aldobercu

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Monumento ás Peixeiras

1.7km

Amusement Center Bule Bule (Bueu)

7.5km

Historical Landmark Castro de Vigo

4.1km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Vigo

4.3km

Historical Landmark O Facho de Donón

8.2km

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About

Praia das Ratas is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 120th place out of 212 beaches in the Pontevedra region 21.6 km away from its center, the city of Понтеведра. It is one of the beaches of Cangas settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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

Cangas • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

1.5km

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

4.7km

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

4.9km

Playground Alameda de Navia

5.6km

Playground Parque de A Barraca

7.2km

Playground Parque infantil do Vao

7.2km

Playground Parque Infantil As Lagoas

7.4km

Playground Parque Infantil

7.6km

Playground Playground

7.7km

Park Praia dos Alemáns / Praia das Ratas / Praia do Solano

50m

Hiking Area Paseo Marítimo de Rodeira

930m

Hiking Area Cangas do Morrazo

1.5km

Park Salgueirón beach

2km

Park Congorza Park

2.3km

Park Lagoa da Congorza

2.6km

Park Parque do Outeiro de Balea

2.8km

Park Área de lecer do Outeiro

2.9km

Hiking Area Ruta de la Senda Costera de Areamilla

2.9km

Bar El Tiramillas

8.6 - Excellent 390m

Restaurant La Parecida

8.4 - Very good 860m

Restaurant Casa Eladio

8.6 - Excellent 1km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante O Bruño

8.8 - Excellent 1.1km

Bar Bar El Bribón de La Habana

8 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant La Suprema

8.6 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant A Meiga

8 - Very good 1.2km

Cafe Café Entre Horas

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Bar Clouds Pub

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Alcampo Supermercado

430m

Supermarket Lidl

670m

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

770m

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

1.4km

Supermarket EROSKI

1.5km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

1.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Dia Market

1.8km

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

1.9km

Supermarket Lidl

2.2km

Tourist Attraction Rodeira

750m

Tourist Attraction Praia Niño do Corvo

8.8 - Excellent 870m

Tourist Attraction Lavadero

990m

Tourist Attraction Enseada de Cangas

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sinal

6 - Pleasant 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Sina de Cangas

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Letras CANGAS

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Faroleira Aldobercu

10 - Exceptional 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Monumento ás Peixeiras

1.7km

Amusement Center Bule Bule (Bueu)

7.5km

Historical Landmark Castro de Vigo

4.1km

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Vigo

4.3km

Historical Landmark O Facho de Donón

8.2km

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Located at nearest locality

Cangas • 910m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

510m 7 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Rodeira

7.8 Very good

540m 7 min walk

Connected beach

Praia do Canabal

6.8 Good

1.1km 15 min walk

Connected beach

Praia Nino do Corvo

7.3 Good

1.4km 18 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Vilela

7 Good

2.1km

Praia da Cunchina

6.3 Pleasant

2.3km

Praia do Con

7.2 Good

2.5km

Praia da Congorza

6.8 Good

2.6km

Praia do Medio

7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Cangas • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Pontevedra • 21.6km

Transport

Airport

VGO • 11.7km

Bus Station

Maternidad Dr. M. Pintado • 4.3km

Train Station

Estación de tren Vigo Guixar • 4.8km

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Praia das Ratas

Ratas Beach

Cangas de Morrazo, Spain

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

Playground Alameda de Navia

Playground Parque de A Barraca

Playground Parque infantil do Vao

Playground Parque Infantil As Lagoas

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Playground

Park Praia dos Alemáns / Praia das Ratas / Praia do Solano

Hiking Area Paseo Marítimo de Rodeira

Hiking Area Cangas do Morrazo

Park Salgueirón beach

Park Congorza Park

Park Lagoa da Congorza

Park Parque do Outeiro de Balea

Park Área de lecer do Outeiro

Hiking Area Ruta de la Senda Costera de Areamilla

Bar El Tiramillas

Restaurant La Parecida

Restaurant Casa Eladio

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante O Bruño

Bar Bar El Bribón de La Habana

Restaurant La Suprema

Restaurant A Meiga

Cafe Café Entre Horas

Bar Clouds Pub

Supermarket Alcampo Supermercado

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

Supermarket EROSKI

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

Supermarket Supermercado Dia Market

Supermarket Autoservicios Familia

Supermarket Lidl

Tourist Attraction Rodeira

Tourist Attraction Praia Niño do Corvo

Tourist Attraction Lavadero

Tourist Attraction Enseada de Cangas

Tourist Attraction Pedra do Sinal

Tourist Attraction Sina de Cangas

Tourist Attraction Letras CANGAS

Tourist Attraction Faroleira Aldobercu

Tourist Attraction Monumento ás Peixeiras

Amusement Center Bule Bule (Bueu)

Historical Landmark Castro de Vigo

Historical Landmark Casco histórico de Vigo

Historical Landmark O Facho de Donón

About

Weather

Cangas, Galicia, Pontevedra

Playground Parque Infantil Dr. Pereiro Francés

Playground Alcampo Vigo 1 playground

Playground Parque de Bolas Churumbel

Playground Alameda de Navia

Playground Parque de A Barraca

Playground Parque infantil do Vao

Playground Parque Infantil As Lagoas

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Playground

Park Praia dos Alemáns / Praia das Ratas / Praia do Solano

Hiking Area Paseo Marítimo de Rodeira

Hiking Area Cangas do Morrazo

Park Salgueirón beach

Park Congorza Park

Park Lagoa da Congorza

Park Parque do Outeiro de Balea

Park Área de lecer do Outeiro

Hiking Area Ruta de la Senda Costera de Areamilla

Bar El Tiramillas

Restaurant La Parecida

Restaurant Casa Eladio

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante O Bruño

Bar Bar El Bribón de La Habana

Restaurant La Suprema

Restaurant A Meiga