Alcabre Beach — Vigo, Spain

Description

An urban beach south of central Vigo.

Alcabre is an urban beach of sand in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 600 metres long and 35 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and strong 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 600 m

Width 35 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy High

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Strong waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Nearest marina: Puerto deportivo de Bouzas

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

🚿 Showers

🚻 Toilets

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Alcabre?

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

Is Alcabre a good beach for children?

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

Does Alcabre have a Blue Flag?

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

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
O Cocho	Vigo	15.4°C	—
A Mourisca	Vigo	15.0°C	—
As Fontes	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Bouzas	Vigo	15.4°C	—
O Tombo do Gato	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
Espedrigada	Vigo	15.4°C	—
Do Cocho das Dornas	Vigo	15.4°C	—
De Argazada	Vigo	15.4°C	Yes
Samil	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
A Calzoa	Vigo	15.0°C	—