What is the water and sand quality of the Praia O Faro?

The coastline of Praia O Faro is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia O Faro?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia O Faro, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia O Faro 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 O Faro is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Praia O Faro 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 very smooth.

Is the Praia O Faro secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia O Faro 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 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 O Faro?

The bar is located right on the Praia O Faro.There are 4 restaurants nearby.A Salga is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia O Faro?

There are 680 places to stay in the Praia O Faro area.The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3108554&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Illa de Arousa, Galifornia!!</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5860432&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Morada Do Pablinho</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1815997&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento en la Isla con vistas al Mar</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia O Faro from parking?

The Praia O Faro 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 O Faro?

There are 4 attractions near Praia O Faro that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia A Sapeira located in 2.1 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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Praia O Faro

Faro Beach

Isla de Arosa, Spain

8.1

#77 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

O Monte • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Pistas do relleno

4.9km

Playground Pistas Deportivas

5.6km

Playground Parque infantil

5.9km

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

8.3km

Playground Grovelandia

8.7km

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

8.7km

Playground Parque infantil Pedra Pateira

8.7km

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

9.5km

Playground Parque Infantil de Fonte Ramil

10km

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

3.6km

Park Praia Cabio

4.1km

Hiking Area Merendero Julia Lulu

4.3km

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

4.3km

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

4.4km

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

5.1km

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

5.7km

Park Praza Maior

5.8km

Park Cabio

5.8km

Restaurant A Salga

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant Café Moderno

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Bar O Porto

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Bar Pescador

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Bar La Terraza de Cabío

7.8 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant La Chiringuita

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Camping Playa de Cabio

3.9km

Restaurant El Chozo Marina Bar

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Bar Lombiña (Playa Cabio)

8.4 - Very good 4km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

4.8km

Supermarket EROSKI

5.2km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

5.2km

Supermarket Gadis

5.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

5.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Supermarket Gadis

5.6km

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

9.2 - Excellent 5.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia A Cova

500m

Tourist Attraction Praia A Sapeira

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cabodeiro

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Riason

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Muro da Vella

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Aguillón

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Isla de Areoso

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Cálago

8.6 - Excellent 4.4km

Aquarium Acuario do Grove

9.6km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Cabalo

70m

Historical Landmark Cambados Zona Centro

8.4km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Moreiras

9.3km

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About

Praia O Faro is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 43th place out of 212 beaches in the Pontevedra region 25.1 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of O Monte settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

O Monte • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Playground Pistas do relleno

4.9km

Playground Pistas Deportivas

5.6km

Playground Parque infantil

5.9km

Playground Complejo Parque Infantil

8.3km

Playground Grovelandia

8.7km

Playground Parque Infantil De Confin

8.7km

Playground Parque infantil Pedra Pateira

8.7km

Dog Park Parque Canino. Circuito Agility.

9.5km

Playground Parque Infantil de Fonte Ramil

10km

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

3.6km

Park Praia Cabio

4.1km

Hiking Area Merendero Julia Lulu

4.3km

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

4.3km

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

4.4km

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

5.1km

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

5.7km

Park Praza Maior

5.8km

Park Cabio

5.8km

Restaurant A Salga

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant Café Moderno

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Bar O Porto

8.2 - Very good 1.5km

Restaurant Bar Pescador

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Bar La Terraza de Cabío

7.8 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant La Chiringuita

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Restaurant Restaurante Camping Playa de Cabio

3.9km

Restaurant El Chozo Marina Bar

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Bar Lombiña (Playa Cabio)

8.4 - Very good 4km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

4.8km

Supermarket EROSKI

5.2km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

5.2km

Supermarket Gadis

5.3km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

5.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

9 - Excellent 5.6km

Supermarket Gadis

5.6km

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

9.2 - Excellent 5.9km

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia A Cova

500m

Tourist Attraction Praia A Sapeira

8.6 - Excellent 2km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cabodeiro

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Riason

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Muro da Vella

8.6 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia Aguillón

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Isla de Areoso

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Tourist Attraction Torre de Cálago

8.6 - Excellent 4.4km

Aquarium Acuario do Grove

9.6km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Cabalo

70m

Historical Landmark Cambados Zona Centro

8.4km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Moreiras

9.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

980m from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa Illa de Arousa, Galifornia!!

Entire House

O Rodel • 340m from center

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Apartamento en la Isla con vistas al Mar

1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent