Water temperature at América

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 16.0°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 cosmopolita que ocupa gran parte de la ría de Baiona.

América is an urban beach of sand in Nigrán (Pontevedra). The sand at América is white.

It measures 1,300 metres long and 100 bajamar / 50 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at América as: moderate surf and windy. América can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

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

Length: 1.300 metros
Width: 100 bajamar / 50 pleamar (metros)
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Panxón

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
⚽ Sports area
🏄 Surf zone
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for América: Diving, Umbrella rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at América, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to América?

MITECO records that you get to América easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is América a good beach for children?

América has a children's area on record. With children, check the flag at América on the day before going in.

Does América have a Blue Flag?

No. América is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Muíños de Fortiñón (Vigo), 5 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make América worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.