What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Ribeira Grande?

The coastline of Praia de Ribeira Grande is covered with golden 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 de Ribeira Grande?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Ribeira Grande, 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 de Ribeira Grande 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 de Ribeira Grande is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Ribeira Grande for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia de Ribeira Grande 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 de Ribeira Grande secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Ribeira Grande 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Ribeira Grande?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Ribeira Grande.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Café Bar Malecón is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Ribeira Grande?

There are 414 places to stay in the Praia de Ribeira Grande area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Ribeira Grande include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1053068&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ms Boiro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1198779&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Casa de Filomena</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=343494&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pension Los Trillizos</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2799324&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa O Rueiro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6503900&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento Playa de Boiro</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5788154&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">5 bedrooms house at Boiro 130 m away from the beach with sea view and enclosed garden</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Ribeira Grande from parking?

The Praia de Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Ribeira Grande that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castro de Achadizo located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia de Ribeira Grande (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 Ribeira Grande (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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Photo of Praia de Ribeira Grande with very clean level of cleanliness

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Praia de Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande Beach

Castro, Spain

7.6

#225 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Cabo de Cruz • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Pistas do relleno

250m

Playground Parque infantil

4.3km

Playground Pistas Deportivas

4.6km

Park dos mosos de buag Park

1.1km

Park novios Park

1.1km

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

1.7km

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

1.8km

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

4.2km

Park Praza Maior

4.3km

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

4.4km

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

4.5km

Park Praia Cabio

4.7km

Bar Bar Club de Jubilados

8.4 - Very good 140m

Cafe Café Bar Malecón

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Bar Café Bar Centro CAREDIFAN

8.2 - Very good 240m

Cafe Bar Texano

9 - Excellent 260m

Bar Da Benito

9 - Excellent 390m

Bar Chiringuito Jañan

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Bar Bar O Bareto

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Mesón Abadía de San Enrique

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Chiringuito da Retorta

8 - Very good 1.7km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

140m

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

560m

Supermarket EROSKI

4.3km

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Supermarket Gadis

4.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

4.4km

Supermarket Gadis

4.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Castro de Achadizo

7.4 - Good 170m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ladeira do Chazo

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction A insua

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Barraña

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo de Barraña

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia A Cova

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cabodeiro

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Goleta Evangelina

8.6 - Excellent 6km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Cabalo

4.7km

Historical Landmark Rianxo

6.7km

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About

Praia de Ribeira Grande is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 115th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 40.5 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Cabo de Cruz settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

Located within the settlement

Cabo de Cruz • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Pistas do relleno

250m

Playground Parque infantil

4.3km

Playground Pistas Deportivas

4.6km

Park dos mosos de buag Park

1.1km

Park novios Park

1.1km

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

1.7km

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

1.8km

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

4.2km

Park Praza Maior

4.3km

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

4.4km

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

4.5km

Park Praia Cabio

4.7km

Bar Bar Club de Jubilados

8.4 - Very good 140m

Cafe Café Bar Malecón

8.8 - Excellent 170m

Bar Café Bar Centro CAREDIFAN

8.2 - Very good 240m

Cafe Bar Texano

9 - Excellent 260m

Bar Da Benito

9 - Excellent 390m

Bar Chiringuito Jañan

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Bar Bar O Bareto

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Mesón Abadía de San Enrique

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Bar Chiringuito da Retorta

8 - Very good 1.7km

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

140m

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

560m

Supermarket EROSKI

4.3km

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

9.2 - Excellent 4.3km

Supermarket Gadis

4.4km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

4.4km

Supermarket Gadis

4.4km

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

9 - Excellent 4.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Castro de Achadizo

7.4 - Good 170m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

8.8 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ladeira do Chazo

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction A insua

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Playa Barraña

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo de Barraña

9 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia A Cova

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa Cabodeiro

5.9km

Tourist Attraction Goleta Evangelina

8.6 - Excellent 6km

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Cabalo

4.7km

Historical Landmark Rianxo

6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

5 bedrooms house at Boiro 130 m away from the beach with sea view and enclosed garden

330m from the beach

8 Very good

5 bedrooms house at Boiro 130 m away from the beach with sea view and enclosed garden

Entire House

Saltino • 410m from center

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580m from the beach

Yacht Hotel

Boat/Cruise

Located at nearest locality

Cabo de Cruz • 470m from center

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1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Casa O Rueiro

Entire House

Saltino • 920m from center

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1.2km from the beach

4 bedrooms house at Esteiro 53 m away from the beach with enclosed garden and wifi

Entire House

Saltino • 1km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Apartamento Playa de Boiro

Entire Apartment

Saltino • 2.1km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

A Casa do Lolo- Atico

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cabo de Cruz • 2.2km from center

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2.8km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Acogedor apartamento en Boiro

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cabo de Cruz • 2.7km from center

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2.9km from the beach

7.3 Good

Hotel Ms Boiro

Hotel

Saltino • 2.8km from center

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3.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Avenida barrana

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cabo de Cruz • 3.1km from center

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3.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

A Casa de Filomena

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Saltino • 3.2km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Amaral Apartamento

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Cabo de Cruz • 3.1km from center

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3.5km from the beach

7.3 Good

Pension Los Trillizos

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Saltino • 3.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

530m 7 min walk

Praia de Pineiron

6.8 Good

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Carragueiros beach

7.7 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Playa Esteiro, Boiro

6.9 Good

1.7km 23 min walk

Retorta beach

7.7 Very good

2km 26 min walk

Ladeira beach

6.2 Pleasant

2.4km

Barrana Beach

7.8 Very good

3km

Garden beach

8 Very good

3.2km

Praia Da Merce

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Cabo de Cruz • 200m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 40.5km

Transport

Airport

VGO • 47.6km

Bus Station

Estacion Maritima De O Grove • 13.4km

Train Station

Vilagarcia de Arousa • 10.1km

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Praia de Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande Beach

Castro, Spain

Playground Pistas do relleno

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Pistas Deportivas

Park dos mosos de buag Park

Park novios Park

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

Park Praza Maior

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

Park Praia Cabio

Bar Bar Club de Jubilados

Cafe Café Bar Malecón

Bar Café Bar Centro CAREDIFAN

Cafe Bar Texano

Bar Da Benito

Bar Chiringuito Jañan

Bar Bar O Bareto

Restaurant Mesón Abadía de San Enrique

Bar Chiringuito da Retorta

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

Supermarket EROSKI

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

Supermarket Gadis

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Gadis

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

Tourist Attraction Castro de Achadizo

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ladeira do Chazo

Tourist Attraction A insua

Tourist Attraction Playa Barraña

Tourist Attraction Paseo marítimo de Barraña

Tourist Attraction Praia A Cova

Tourist Attraction Playa Cabodeiro

Tourist Attraction Goleta Evangelina

Historical Landmark Faro de Punta Cabalo

Historical Landmark Rianxo

About

Cabo de Cruz, Galicia, A Coruña

Playground Pistas do relleno

Playground Parque infantil

Playground Pistas Deportivas

Park dos mosos de buag Park

Park novios Park

Hiking Area Merendero Playa

Hiking Area Monte do Chazo

Park Pedra da Moura (A Pobra do Caramiñal)

Park Praza Maior

Park VALLE-INCLÁN Garden

Park Paseo Da Xunqueira

Park Praia Cabio

Bar Bar Club de Jubilados

Cafe Café Bar Malecón

Bar Café Bar Centro CAREDIFAN

Cafe Bar Texano

Bar Da Benito

Bar Chiringuito Jañan

Bar Bar O Bareto

Restaurant Mesón Abadía de San Enrique

Bar Chiringuito da Retorta

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO MERCAMAS FROIZ

Supermarket SUPERMERCADO CLAUDIO

Supermarket EROSKI

Sandwich Shop Pulperia Bar Nuevo

Supermarket Gadis

Supermarket Carrefour Express

Supermarket Gadis

Ice Cream Shop Sweet & Roll

Supermarket Supermercado Castelo Coviran

Tourist Attraction Castro de Achadizo

Tourist Attraction Praia da Retorta

Tourist Attraction Praia da Ladeira do Chazo

Tourist Attraction A insua