Area Basta Beach — Ribeira, Spain

Description

Part of a cluster of small isolated beaches south of Ribeira: Area Basta, O Couso, Penisqueira, Celeirans, and Rego das Cargas.

Area Basta is a remote beach of sand in Ribeira (A Coruña). The sand is white.

It measures 125 metres long and 50 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate 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 125 m

Width 50 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Ribeira

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Area Basta?

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 Area Basta?

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

Is Area Basta a good beach for children?

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

Does Area Basta have a Blue Flag?

No. Area Basta is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Couso	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Penisqueira	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Celeiráns	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
A Covasa	Ribeira	15.6°C	—
Rego das Cargas	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Tasca	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Lagoa de Vixan	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
O Castro	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Castiñeiras	Ribeira	15.8°C	—
Mosqueiros	Ribeira	15.8°C	—