What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Portonovo?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Praia de Portonovo?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Portonovo, 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 Portonovo good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia de Portonovo is partially protected from waves.So the overall recommendation of the Praia de Portonovo for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia de Portonovo 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Portonovo secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Portonovo 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 occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Portonovo.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Esteiro Surf Café is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Portonovo?

There are 165 places to stay in the Praia de Portonovo area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Portonovo include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=21602&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Ego</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=369342&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Aguadoce - Louzao</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8607903&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Cliffs - Bungaleiro de Area</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6584836&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Cliffs - Cala Porto do Val</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8030079&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa do Xuli</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7815992&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Abrela Beach</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia de Portonovo from parking?

The Praia de Portonovo 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Portonovo?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Portonovo that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Esteiro beach located in 1.2 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia de Portonovo (Lugo) 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 Portonovo (Lugo) 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.

Photo of Praia de Portonovo with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Praia de Portonovo with blue pure water surface

Photo of Praia de Portonovo with small bay

Photo of Praia de Portonovo with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia de Portonovo located in natural area

Praia de Portonovo

Portonovo Beach

Faro, Spain

7.1

#375 out of 525 in Galicia 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Perfect for swimming Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Faro • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Francisco Villasuso street Children's Playground

8.2km

Playground Parque Infantil de Rúa do Porto

8.4km

Hiking Area Nuevo sendero costero

2.5km

Park Tuimil Mount

3.3km

National Park Costa da Mariña Occidental

3.3km

Park Ollo Do Demo

4.6km

Hiking Area BancodeNacente

4.7km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

4.8km

Hiking Area As Meás

5.1km

Hiking Area Insua de Cal

5.1km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

5.2km

Restaurant Esteiro Surf Café

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe Flora

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Restaurante Louzao

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Nito

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Os Faroles

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Restaurant A Vara

8 - Very good 3km

Bar Centro social de a vara

7.4 - Good 3km

Restaurant Restaurante Boa Vista

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Chiringuito da Abrela

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

7.6km

Supermarket EROSKI

8.3km

Supermarket Alimentación YURI

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Portonovo

8.4 - Very good 60m

Tourist Attraction Esteiro beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction 2° Playa de Area

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Muiñelo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Beach Area

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta de Fuciño do Porco

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Maiden's cove

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Abrela beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Area Grande

9.8 - Exceptional 4.2km

Historical Landmark Viveiro's Main Square

5.5km

Historical Landmark Carlos V Gate

5.5km

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About

Praia de Portonovo is located on the Cantabrian Sea and it is in the 30th place out of 46 beaches in the Lugo region 77.6 km away from its center, the city of Lugo. It is one of the beaches of Faro settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

Located outside the settlement

Faro • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Playground Francisco Villasuso street Children's Playground

8.2km

Playground Parque Infantil de Rúa do Porto

8.4km

Hiking Area Nuevo sendero costero

2.5km

Park Tuimil Mount

3.3km

National Park Costa da Mariña Occidental

3.3km

Park Ollo Do Demo

4.6km

Hiking Area BancodeNacente

4.7km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

4.8km

Hiking Area As Meás

5.1km

Hiking Area Insua de Cal

5.1km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

5.2km

Restaurant Esteiro Surf Café

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe Flora

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Restaurant Restaurante Louzao

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Nito

8.6 - Excellent 2.7km

Restaurant Restaurante Os Faroles

9.6 - Exceptional 2.7km

Restaurant A Vara

8 - Very good 3km

Bar Centro social de a vara

7.4 - Good 3km

Restaurant Restaurante Boa Vista

8.6 - Excellent 3.4km

Restaurant Chiringuito da Abrela

9 - Excellent 3.4km

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

7.6km

Supermarket EROSKI

8.3km

Supermarket Alimentación YURI

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Portonovo

8.4 - Very good 60m

Tourist Attraction Esteiro beach

1.1km

Tourist Attraction 2° Playa de Area

9.4 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Playa de Muiñelo

9 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Beach Area

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Punta de Fuciño do Porco

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Maiden's cove

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Abrela beach

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Area Grande

9.8 - Exceptional 4.2km

Historical Landmark Viveiro's Main Square

5.5km

Historical Landmark Carlos V Gate

5.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.5km from the beach

The Cliffs - Bungaleiro de Area

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Located at nearest locality

Located at nearest locality

Faro • 2.8km from center

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4.9km from the beach

Apto NUEVO LA COSTA GALLEGA playas-faros-pueblos

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Located at nearest locality

Faro • 4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Playa de Esteiro

7.3 Good

1.9km 24 min walk

Praia Da Area

8.4 Very good

1.9km 25 min walk

Praia de Muinelo

6.2 Pleasant

3.3km

Playa Abrela

7.2 Good

3.8km

Playa de Cillero

7 Good

4.2km

Praia de San Roman

7.3 Good

4.7km

Playa de Covas

7.4 Good

4.8km

Praia de Sacido

6.6 Good

Localities

Nearest

Faro • 1000m

Main locality of province

Lugo • 77.6km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 79.2km

Bus Station

Estación de Autobuses de Ribadeo • 46.9km

Train Station

Xuances • 2.9km

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Praia de Portonovo

Portonovo Beach

Faro, Spain

Playground Francisco Villasuso street Children's Playground

Playground Parque Infantil de Rúa do Porto

Hiking Area Nuevo sendero costero

Park Tuimil Mount

National Park Costa da Mariña Occidental

Park Ollo Do Demo

Hiking Area BancodeNacente

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

Hiking Area As Meás

Hiking Area Insua de Cal

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

Restaurant Esteiro Surf Café

Cafe Flora

Restaurant Restaurante Louzao

Restaurant Restaurante Nito

Restaurant Restaurante Os Faroles

Restaurant A Vara

Bar Centro social de a vara

Restaurant Restaurante Boa Vista

Restaurant Chiringuito da Abrela

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

Supermarket EROSKI

Supermarket Alimentación YURI

Tourist Attraction Praia de Portonovo

Tourist Attraction Esteiro beach

Tourist Attraction 2° Playa de Area

Tourist Attraction Playa de Muiñelo

Tourist Attraction Beach Area

Tourist Attraction Punta de Fuciño do Porco

Tourist Attraction Maiden's cove

Tourist Attraction Abrela beach

Tourist Attraction Praia de Area Grande

Historical Landmark Viveiro's Main Square

Historical Landmark Carlos V Gate

About

Faro, Galicia, Lugo

Playground Francisco Villasuso street Children's Playground

Playground Parque Infantil de Rúa do Porto

Hiking Area Nuevo sendero costero

Park Tuimil Mount

National Park Costa da Mariña Occidental

Park Ollo Do Demo

Hiking Area BancodeNacente

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

Hiking Area As Meás

Hiking Area Insua de Cal

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

Restaurant Esteiro Surf Café

Cafe Flora

Restaurant Restaurante Louzao

Restaurant Restaurante Nito

Restaurant Restaurante Os Faroles

Restaurant A Vara

Bar Centro social de a vara

Restaurant Restaurante Boa Vista

Restaurant Chiringuito da Abrela

Supermarket Supermercado Claudio

Supermarket EROSKI

Supermarket Alimentación YURI

Tourist Attraction Praia de Portonovo

Tourist Attraction Esteiro beach

Tourist Attraction 2° Playa de Area

Tourist Attraction Playa de Muiñelo

Tourist Attraction Beach Area

Tourist Attraction Punta de Fuciño do Porco

Tourist Attraction Maiden's cove

Tourist Attraction Abrela beach

Tourist Attraction Praia de Area Grande

Historical Landmark Viveiro's Main Square

Historical Landmark Carlos V Gate

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