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

The coastline of Praia de Area Maior 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 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>Sup surfing (Sup touring) </li><li>Surfing</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.Praia de Area Maior does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.There are few boats in the bay. 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. 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 Area Maior secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Area Maior is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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>On the territory of the national park / reserve</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Praia de Area Maior?

Praia de Area Maior can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:<ul><li>FKK / Naturists</li></ul>

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Area Maior.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cristal Burger is the closest place located 1700 meters from the beach.

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

There are 183 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=9479319&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Otantus Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4825259&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pension Casa da Nena</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4893585&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pension Antonio</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3319077&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">casa Borja</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6711661&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Casa de Feli</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6871811&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Montelouro</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 Praia de San Francisco located in 2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</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.

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

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Praia de Area Maior

Area Maior Beach

Gándara, Spain

8.4

#22 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Louro • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

3.8km

Playground Parque infantil Praia do Castelo

3.8km

Playground Xopark

4.7km

Park Monte e Lagoa de Louro

330m

National Park Monte Mean

1.9km

Park Taller Artístico ITA

3.6km

Park Curro da Praza

3.7km

Hiking Area Cabana do Corazón

3.8km

Hiking Area Camiño de Rius

5.6km

Park Senda Peatonal de Portocubelo A Mar de Lira

5.6km

Hiking Area Río das Bochecas

5.7km

Hiking Area Camiño dos mariñeiros

5.8km

Restaurant Cristal Burger

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O'Caldeirón

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante O Ingüeiro

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Xanaibra

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant RESTAURANTE GALEGO ENXEBRE

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Asador Vila De Muros

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Casa Sampedro

8 - Very good 3.7km

Restaurant A esmorga

2 - Very poor 3.7km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante A Dársena

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Autoservicio Sabila

1.1km

Supermarket C.C. Amalia

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Bico de Xeado Muros

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Gadis

3.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

3.9km

Supermarket EROSKI Center

4.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

7.3km

Supermarket Supermercado A Parediña

8km

Supermarket Supermercado Autoservicio Onda

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Monte Louro

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de San Francisco

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Punta Lariño

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction A revolta do vento.

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Fonte do Lagarto

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Museum Muíño de Mareas Pozo do Cachón

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre dos Mouros

7.8 - Very good 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Hórreo de Lira

5km

Historical Landmark Castro de Baroña

7.3km

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About

Praia de Area Maior is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 11th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 47.2 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Louro settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

Located outside the settlement

Louro • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Playground Playground

3.8km

Playground Parque infantil Praia do Castelo

3.8km

Playground Xopark

4.7km

Park Monte e Lagoa de Louro

330m

National Park Monte Mean

1.9km

Park Taller Artístico ITA

3.6km

Park Curro da Praza

3.7km

Hiking Area Cabana do Corazón

3.8km

Hiking Area Camiño de Rius

5.6km

Park Senda Peatonal de Portocubelo A Mar de Lira

5.6km

Hiking Area Río das Bochecas

5.7km

Hiking Area Camiño dos mariñeiros

5.8km

Restaurant Cristal Burger

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Restaurante O'Caldeirón

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Restaurant Restaurante O Ingüeiro

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Xanaibra

9.6 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant RESTAURANTE GALEGO ENXEBRE

9 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Asador Vila De Muros

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Restaurant Casa Sampedro

8 - Very good 3.7km

Restaurant A esmorga

2 - Very poor 3.7km

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante A Dársena

8.6 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Autoservicio Sabila

1.1km

Supermarket C.C. Amalia

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Heladería Bico de Xeado Muros

8.8 - Excellent 3.7km

Supermarket Gadis

3.8km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

3.9km

Supermarket EROSKI Center

4.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

7.3km

Supermarket Supermercado A Parediña

8km

Supermarket Supermercado Autoservicio Onda

8.1km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Monte Louro

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de San Francisco

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Faro de Punta Lariño

9 - Excellent 2.4km

Tourist Attraction A revolta do vento.

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Fonte do Lagarto

3.7km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Castelo

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Museum Muíño de Mareas Pozo do Cachón

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Torre dos Mouros

7.8 - Very good 4.5km

Tourist Attraction Hórreo de Lira

5km

Historical Landmark Castro de Baroña

7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.2km from the beach

8 Very good

Casa Montelouro

Entire House

Campo de Cortes • 1.1km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

casa Borja

Entire House

Campo de Cortes • 410m from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Pension Antonio

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Campo de Cortes • 800m from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hostal Solymar

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Campo de Cortes • 1000m from center

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3.1km from the beach

Casa Ramona Vivienda en primera linea de playa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Louro • 3.4km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

MIRAFLORES Alojamiento Turistico

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Louro • 2.3km from center

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3.9km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Otantus Hotel

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Louro • 2.4km from center

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3.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

A Casa de Feli

Entire House

Campo de Cortes • 2.4km from center

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4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Mar De Muros

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Louro • 2.5km from center

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4km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

A Casa de Lolita

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Campo de Cortes • 2.6km from center

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4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Pension Casa da Nena

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Campo de Cortes • 2.6km from center

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4km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Campo da Lua 4

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Louro • 2.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2km

Praia de San Francisco

8.1 Very good

2.1km

Praia de Larino

7.8 Very good

4.2km

Praia do Castelo

6.8 Good

4.8km

Praia de Anido

7.3 Good

5.3km

Praia Ardeleiro

7.2 Good

6.4km

Praia do Mar de Lira

7.8 Very good

7.4km

Praia de Area Triga

7.2 Good

Popular beach 7.5km

Carnota Beach Playa de Carnota

8 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Louro • 1.5km

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 47.2km

Transport

Airport

SCQ • 57.8km

Bus Station

Estación de Autobuses de Noia • 17.2km

Train Station

Estación de tren Catoira • 31.6km

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.4 Very good

Bruno Scarnera

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Paradise: clean, white fine sand, cristal clear water and great waves. Sea temperature is relatively cold. You will be almost alone walking towards Praia de Louro: that on a beach in August, will never cease to amaze me.

Adolfo Cordero Rivera

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place.

laura domingo vera

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach, the photos are from the same day. You can park at the surf school as your destination, although there is not much space available.

Jean-François Capdet

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Magnificent beach. Surfers are waiting for the wave and the sand is white. The dream! Sometimes parking can be a bit difficult but that wasn't the case when we arrived during the week.

Carlos Iglesias Estévez

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful and quiet beach with a nudist tradition. Difficult parking on the weekend but without a doubt a beach to enjoy.