What is the water and sand quality of the Cala Atalaya?

The Cala Atalaya is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear 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 Cala Atalaya?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala Atalaya, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Cala Atalaya good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Cala Atalaya 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.

Is the Cala Atalaya 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala Atalaya secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cala Atalaya is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

What are the key audiences of Cala Atalaya?

Cala Atalaya 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 Cala Atalaya?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala Atalaya.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante El Cotarro is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala Atalaya?

There are 491 places to stay in the Cala Atalaya area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala Atalaya 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 Cala Atalaya from parking?

The Cala Atalaya has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala Atalaya?

There are 4 attractions near Cala Atalaya that are popular with travelers. The nearest are José Martí Park located in 2.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala Atalaya (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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala Atalaya (A Coruna) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala Atalaya for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Cala Atalaya with light fine pebble surface

Photo of Cala Atalaya with blue pure water surface

Photo of Cala Atalaya with straight shore

Photo of Cala Atalaya with very clean level of cleanliness

Cala Atalaya

Cala Atalaya Beach

Bastiagueiro, Spain

#402 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Light fine pebble Deserted Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Santa Cruz • 0.3 km

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Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

9 - Excellent 610m

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

8.2 - Very good 3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 3.1km

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.6 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant Ruas

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

650m

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1.1km

Supermarket Gadis

2.7km

Supermarket Mercadona

3km

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

3.5km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.6km

Supermarket Lidl

3.8km

Supermarket Eroski Center

3.8km

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

3.9km

Tourist Attraction José Martí Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Espiñeiro

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Tourist Attraction Saint Anton Castle

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque Europa

8.4 - Very good 4km

Church Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

4.2km

Church Igrexa de Santiago

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Praza de María Pita

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of San Nicolás

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Amusement Center Brinko Park

3.7km

Historical Landmark Pazo de Xaz

2km

Historical Landmark Praza de Azcárraga

4.2km

Historical Landmark Menhirs for Peace

5.2km

Historical Landmark Torre de Hércules

6km

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About

Cala Atalaya is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 208th place out of 267 beaches in the A Coruña region 54.7 km away from its center, the city of Santiago di Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

Located outside the settlement

Santa Cruz • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Playground Parque Infantil

7.6km

Playground Parque

7.6km

Playground infantil Park

7.7km

Playground parque infantil puerto de sada

8km

Park Parque As 13 Rosas

990m

Park Parque Eirís

3.7km

Park Pablo Iglesias Square

3.9km

Park Plaza de España

4.6km

Park Gardens of Méndez Núñez

4.8km

Park Praza de Vigo

4.8km

Park Plaza de Pontevedra

5.1km

Park Santa Margarita Park

5.3km

Park Parque de Vioño

5.5km

Restaurant Restaurante El Cotarro

9 - Excellent 610m

Restaurant Restaurante Los Manzanos

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant La Cantina Sixtina

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Fast Food Restaurant McDonald's

7.6 - Very good 2.9km

Restaurant Pantalán Rest Club

8.2 - Very good 3km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.2 - Good 3.1km

Seafood Restaurant Río Ulla

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Fast Food Restaurant Burger King

7.6 - Very good 3.4km

Restaurant Ruas

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

Supermarket Supermercado Gadis

650m

Supermarket Gadis Hiper (Oleiros)

1.1km

Supermarket Gadis

2.7km

Supermarket Mercadona

3km

Supermarket Supercor Exprés

3.5km

Supermarket Mercadona

3.6km

Supermarket Lidl

3.8km

Supermarket Eroski Center

3.8km

Supermarket Gadis Hiper

3.9km

Tourist Attraction José Martí Park

8.8 - Excellent 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Espiñeiro

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Saint Anton Castle

9 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Paseo Marítimo

9.4 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Parque Europa

8.4 - Very good 4km

Church Colexiata de Santa María do Campo

4.2km

Church Igrexa de Santiago

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Praza de María Pita

4.4km

Tourist Attraction Church of San Nicolás

8.8 - Excellent 4.6km

Amusement Center Brinko Park

3.7km

Historical Landmark Pazo de Xaz

2km

Historical Landmark Praza de Azcárraga

4.2km

Historical Landmark Menhirs for Peace

5.2km

Historical Landmark Torre de Hércules

6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

400m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Noa Boutique Hotel

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Bastiagueiro • 90m from center

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1km from the beach

9 Excellent

Makkan Club

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Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 1.1km from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Aparthotel Attica21 As Galeras

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Bastiagueiro • 1km from center

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2.1km from the beach

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Santa Cruz • 2.1km from center

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2.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Oktheway Montrove 3

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Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 2.2km from center

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2.5km from the beach

6.1 Pleasant

Oktheway Montrove

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Bastiagueiro • 2.3km from center

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2.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Rueiro 17

Entire Apartment

Bastiagueiro • 2.6km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8 Very good

Zarey Hostel

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Bastiagueiro • 2.9km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Hotel Alda Santa Cristina

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Bastiagueiro • 2.9km from center

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2.9km from the beach

6.8 Good

Hotel Faranda Rias Altas

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Bastiagueiro • 3km from center

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3km 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

3.2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Apartamento acogedor con vistas en Santa Cristina

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Located at nearest locality

Santa Cruz • 3.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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Localities

Nearest

Santa Cruz • 390m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 54.7km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 5.9km

Bus Station

Hospital de Oza • 3km

Train Station

O Burgo-Santiago • 4km

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Average Reviews rating

7 Good

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7 Good

Isaac Miranda

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Best place over Coruña. Perfect for nudist people than want to hide several noisy tourists. Calm, clean and beautiful. Highly recommend and not to miss once you visit A Coruña.

Sandra Blanco

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, the bad thing is the access, a narrow path without stairs, very steep mud, dangerous and poorly maintained. The beach is made of white stones, beautiful and has a wonderful break.

Huguis

Novice Beachgoer

8 Very good

Nudist beach located next to the center of Santa Cruz and 100 meters from Porto Naval beach. Access is very complicated and risky for people with reduced mobility, so I recommend going to people who do not suffer from physical limitations. The cove is full of stones, so it is advisable to wear booties, flip flops, etc... Recommended site if you like nudist beaches and chilling.

Asun del Valle

Novice Beachgoer

6 Pleasant

Very nice and small nudist cove, with pebbles (shoes or flip flops recommended to go to the water), very difficult to access, impossible with mobility problems. Very quiet except for a group of regular people who talk loudly so they can be heard all over the beach.

Joutu Weed and Peace

Novice Beachgoer

10 Exceptional

I loved the place. A nudist cove 2 minutes from the center of Santa Cruz. Good vibes and respect. The bad thing is the stones... They more than make up for the views. If you read this review, give it a like so that whoever goes knows that they should try to respect the tranquility of others.🤜🏼🤛🏼✌🏼