What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Santa Cruz?

The coastline of Praia de Santa Cruz 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 de Santa Cruz?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Santa Cruz, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Praia de Santa Cruz is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Praia de Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz is partially protected from waves. 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 Santa Cruz for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia de Santa Cruz 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 de Santa Cruz secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Santa Cruz.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Cotarro is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Santa Cruz?

There are 491 places to stay in the Praia de Santa Cruz area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Santa Cruz include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4726423&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Noa Boutique Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=93351&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Aparthotel Attica21 As Galeras</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=92817&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Faranda Rias Altas</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5599461&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento acogedor con vistas en Santa Cristina</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2092455&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Rueiro 17</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=429088&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Turisticos Beatriz</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Santa Cruz from parking?

The Praia de Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Santa Cruz that are popular with travelers. The nearest are José Martí Park located in 2.8 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

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Castelo de Santa Cruz

Praia de Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Beach

Bastiagueiro, Spain

#102 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Santa Cruz • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

7.4km

Playground Parque

7.5km

Playground infantil Park

7.6km

Playground parque infantil puerto de sada

7.9km

Park Parque As 13 Rosas

480m

Park Parque Eirís

3.5km

Park Pablo Iglesias Square

3.8km

Park Plaza de España

4.8km

Park Gardens of Méndez Núñez

4.9km

Park Praza de Vigo

5km

Park Plaza de Pontevedra

5.2km

Park Santa Margarita Park

5.3km

Park Parque de Vioño

5.5km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

9 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

9.2 - Excellent 920m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 2.5km

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

8.2 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Ruas

8.6 - Excellent 3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.6 - Very good 3.2km

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

330m

Supermarket Gadis Hiper (Oleiros)

630m

Supermarket Gadis

2.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.4km

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

3km

Supermarket Eroski Center

3.2km

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

3.3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.6km

Tourist Attraction José Martí Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Saint Anton Castle

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Espiñeiro

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Parque Europa

8.4 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Church Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

4.4km

Church Igrexa de Santiago

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Praza de María Pita

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Church of San Nicolás

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Amusement Center Brinko Park

3.2km

Historical Landmark Pazo de Xaz

1.9km

Historical Landmark Praza de Azcárraga

4.4km

Historical Landmark Menhirs for Peace

5.5km

Historical Landmark Torre de Hércules

6.3km

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About

Praia de Santa Cruz is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 42th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 54.4 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 0.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Located within the settlement

Santa Cruz • 0.2 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

7.4km

Playground Parque

7.5km

Playground infantil Park

7.6km

Playground parque infantil puerto de sada

7.9km

Park Parque As 13 Rosas

480m

Park Parque Eirís

3.5km

Park Pablo Iglesias Square

3.8km

Park Plaza de España

4.8km

Park Gardens of Méndez Núñez

4.9km

Park Praza de Vigo

5km

Park Plaza de Pontevedra

5.2km

Park Santa Margarita Park

5.3km

Park Parque de Vioño

5.5km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

9 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

9.2 - Excellent 920m

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

8.4 - Very good 2.5km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 2.5km

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

8.2 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Ruas

8.6 - Excellent 3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.6 - Very good 3.2km

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

330m

Supermarket Gadis Hiper (Oleiros)

630m

Supermarket Gadis

2.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

2.4km

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

3km

Supermarket Eroski Center

3.2km

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

3.3km

Supermarket Lidl

3.3km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.6km

Tourist Attraction José Martí Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Saint Anton Castle

9 - Excellent 3.7km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Espiñeiro

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Parque Europa

8.4 - Very good 4km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Church Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

4.4km

Church Igrexa de Santiago

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Praza de María Pita

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Church of San Nicolás

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Amusement Center Brinko Park

3.2km

Historical Landmark Pazo de Xaz

1.9km

Historical Landmark Praza de Azcárraga

4.4km

Historical Landmark Menhirs for Peace

5.5km

Historical Landmark Torre de Hércules

6.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

190m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Noa Boutique Hotel

Hotel

Bastiagueiro • 90m from center

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890m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Aparthotel Attica21 As Galeras

Hotel

Bastiagueiro • 1km from center

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1.2km from the beach

9 Excellent

Makkan Club

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 1.1km from center

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2km from the beach

Arquitectura contemporanea cerca de la playa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 2.1km from center

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2.1km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Oktheway Montrove 3

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 2.2km from center

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2.1km from the beach

6.1 Pleasant

Oktheway Montrove

Entire Apartment

Bastiagueiro • 2.3km from center

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2.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Rueiro 17

Entire Apartment

Bastiagueiro • 2.6km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8 Very good

Zarey Hostel

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Bastiagueiro • 2.9km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Hotel Alda Santa Cristina

Hotel

Bastiagueiro • 2.9km from center

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2.8km from the beach

6.8 Good

Hotel Faranda Rias Altas

Hotel

Bastiagueiro • 3km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Apartamentos Turisticos Beatriz

Entire Apartment

Bastiagueiro • 3km from center

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Apartamento acogedor con vistas en Santa Cristina

3km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartamento acogedor con vistas en Santa Cristina

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 3.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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8 Very good

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8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Santa Cruz • 230m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 54.4km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 5.6km

Bus Station

Edificio Zenit I • 2.8km

Train Station

O Burgo-Santiago • 3.8km

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Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Parque

Playground infantil Park

Playground parque infantil puerto de sada

Park Parque As 13 Rosas

Park Parque Eirís

Park Pablo Iglesias Square

Park Plaza de España

Park Gardens of Méndez Núñez

Park Praza de Vigo

Park Plaza de Pontevedra

Park Santa Margarita Park

Park Parque de Vioño

Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

Restaurant Ruas

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

Supermarket Gadis Hiper (Oleiros)

Supermarket Gadis

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

Supermarket Eroski Center

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

Supermarket Lidl

Supermarket Mercadona

Tourist Attraction José Martí Park

Tourist Attraction Saint Anton Castle

Tourist Attraction Playa de Espiñeiro

Tourist Attraction Parque Europa

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo

Church Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

Church Igrexa de Santiago

Tourist Attraction Praza de María Pita

Tourist Attraction Church of San Nicolás

Amusement Center Brinko Park

Historical Landmark Pazo de Xaz

Historical Landmark Praza de Azcárraga

Historical Landmark Menhirs for Peace

Historical Landmark Torre de Hércules

About

Santa Cruz, Galicia, A Coruña

Playground Parque Infantil

Playground Parque

Playground infantil Park

Playground parque infantil puerto de sada

Park Parque As 13 Rosas

Park Parque Eirís

Park Pablo Iglesias Square

Park Plaza de España

Park Gardens of Méndez Núñez

Park Praza de Vigo

Park Plaza de Pontevedra

Park Santa Margarita Park

Park Parque de Vioño

Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

Restaurant Ruas

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

Supermarket Gadis Hiper (Oleiros)

Supermarket Gadis

Supermarket Mercadona

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

Supermarket Eroski Center

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

Supermarket Lidl