Water temperature at A Retorta

🌊 Water temperature 14.6°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.0°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

Playa muy bien equipada que presenta un elevado grado de ocupación.

A Retorta is a semi-urban beach of sand in Boiro (A Coruña). The sand at A Retorta is white.

It measures 550 m. long and 19 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at A Retorta per the registry: calm water. A Retorta is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at A Retorta. A Retorta has hazard signage on record.

Length: 550 m.
Width: 19 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza
Nearest marina:: Cabo de Cruz

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🅿️ Parking
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for A Retorta: Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at A Retorta, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to A Retorta?

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

Is A Retorta a good beach for children?

A Retorta has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at A Retorta on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does A Retorta have a Blue Flag?

No. A Retorta is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Carragueiros (Boiro), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, A Retorta can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.