Area da Cruz
O Grove, Pontevedra · Galicia
Description
A rustic, expansive white sand beach.
Area da Cruz is a semi-urban beach of sand in O Grove (Pontevedra). The sand is white.
It measures 650 metres long and 50 bajamar / 15 pleamar (metres) wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 da Cruz?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Area da Cruz?
According to the MITECO registry, Area da Cruz is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Area da Cruz a good beach for children?
Area da Cruz has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Area da Cruz have a Blue Flag?
No. Area da Cruz 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seixeliño | O Grove | 15.4°C | — |
| Sobre do Pozo | O Grove | 15.4°C | — |
| Portiño | O Grove | 15.3°C | — |
| Espiño | O Grove | 15.3°C | — |
| Raeiros | O Grove | 15.4°C | — |
| Buraco da Alondra | O Grove | 15.3°C | — |
| Farruco | O Grove | 15.3°C | — |
| Mexilloeira | O Grove | 15.5°C | — |
| A Barrosa | O Grove | 15.3°C | — |
| Piñeirón | O Grove | 15.6°C | — |
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