A Hermida Beach — Ponteceso, Spain

Description

A medium-sized beach isolated from towns but popular with locals.

A Hermida is a remote beach of sand in Ponteceso (A Coruña). The sand is golden.

It measures 250 metres long and 50 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 250 m

Width 50 m

Sand type Golden (Sand)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

🚿 Showers

🚻 Toilets

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at A Hermida?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to A Hermida?

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

Is A Hermida a good beach for children?

A Hermida has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does A Hermida have a Blue Flag?

Yes. A Hermida is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.

Nearby beaches

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O Osmo	Ponteceso	15.0°C	Yes
Arnela	Ponteceso	15.1°C	—
Balarés	Ponteceso	15.1°C	Yes
Barda Pequeña	Ponteceso	15.2°C	—
A Barda	Ponteceso	15.1°C	—
Barra do Medio	Ponteceso	15.1°C	—
Area das Vacas	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—
As Maseiras	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—
Rebordelo	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.1°C	—
O Curro	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—