Water temperature at Altar

🌊 Water temperature 14.8°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.3°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 en el borde de la ría del Masma

Altar is a semi-urban beach of sand in Barreiros (Lugo). At Altar the sand is white.

It measures 1,100 metres long and Entre 250 y 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Altar: moderate surf. Altar can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at Altar. Hazard signage is recorded at Altar.

Length: 1.100 metros
Width: Entre 250 y 50 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Foz

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

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

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. Altar has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to Altar?

According to the MITECO registry, Altar is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Altar a good beach for children?

Altar has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Altar on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Altar have a Blue Flag?

No. Altar is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is A Rapadoira (Foz), under 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Altar is.