A Braña

Vilanova de Arousa, Galicia

Last measured: 13 Nov 2026

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🕒 Last measured 13 Nov 2026 · Copernicus Marine, INTECMAR

🌊 Water temperature 15.0°C Latest measurement

🌡️ Air temperature 15.3°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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Description

Pequeña de carácter semiurbano, sin disponibilidad de servicios y con un grado de ocupación medio.

A Braña is a semi-urban beach of sand in Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). The sand at A Braña is golden.

It measures 250 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

The registry describes the sea at A Braña as: calm water. A Braña is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at A Braña, though Vilanova de Arousa council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at A Braña.

Length: 250 metros
Width: 10 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital do Salnés
Nearest marina:: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for A Braña: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

Facilities at A Braña according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at A Braña?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at A Braña, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Vilanova de Arousa council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is As Sinas (Vilanova de Arousa), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to A Braña?

MITECO records that you get to A Braña easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is A Braña a good beach for children?

A Braña has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at A Braña on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does A Braña have a Blue Flag?

No. A Braña is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Camaxe (A Illa de Arousa), 4 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive A Braña is.