Area da Secada
A Illa de Arousa, Pontevedra · Galicia
Description
An excellent white sand beach in a lovely part of Isla de Arousa with beach services available.
Area da Secada is a remote beach of sand in A Illa de Arousa (Pontevedra). The sand is white.
It measures 400 metres long and 15 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 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.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Secada?
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 da Secada?
According to the MITECO registry, Area da Secada is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Area da Secada a good beach for children?
Area da Secada has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Area da Secada have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Area da Secada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escarragadoira | A Illa de Arousa | 16.3°C | — |
| O Naso | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| As Ruvás | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| O Naval | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| Gradín | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| Chumbadeiro | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| Camboa | A Illa de Arousa | 16.3°C | — |
| Poza do Sal | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| Lagartiño | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
| Mallón | A Illa de Arousa | 16.5°C | — |
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