Water temperature at A Postiña

🌊 Water temperature 14.3°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.5°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

A esta playa se accede desde la playa de Fornos cuando hay marea baja y desde la de Figueiras cuando hay media marea.

A Postiña is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Cariño (A Coruña). At A Postiña the sand is dark.

It measures 350 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for A Postiña: moderate surf. A Postiña is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat; no parking is recorded.

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

Length: 350 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie difícil / Barco
Reference hospital:: Hospital Arquitecto Marcide
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Cariño

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at A Postiña. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for A Postiña: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at A Postiña, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Cariño council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Fornos (Cariño), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to A Postiña?

According to the MITECO registry, A Postiña is reached on foot, with difficulty and by boat, but no parking is recorded.

Is A Postiña a good beach for children?

A Postiña has no children's area on record. Before swimming at A Postiña, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does A Postiña have a Blue Flag?

No. A Postiña is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Xilloy (O Vicedo), 17 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive A Postiña is.