A Concha

Vilagarcía de Arousa, Galicia

Measured · Copernicus Marine, INTECMAR

🌊 Water temperature 15.0°C Fresh
🌡️ Air temperature 14.9°C
💨 Wind 6 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

La Playa de A Concha se presenta como una continuación de la Playa de Compostela, una de las más frecuentadas de Vilagarcía.

A Concha is an urban beach of sand in Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra). At A Concha the sand is white.

It measures 450 metres long and 51 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for A Concha: calm water. A Concha can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at A Concha, though Vilagarcía de Arousa council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at A Concha.

Length
450 metros
Width
51 metros
Sand type
Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy
Alto
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

Not recorded in the registry for A Concha: Lifeguard, Toilets, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

Facilities at A Concha 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Concha?

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at A Concha; if Vilagarcía de Arousa council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Compostela (Vilagarcía de Arousa), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to A Concha?

According to the MITECO registry, A Concha is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is A Concha a good beach for children?

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

Does A Concha have a Blue Flag?

No. A Concha is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Compostela (Vilagarcía de Arousa), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make A Concha worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.

Temperature trend

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