Water temperature at Arnela

🌊 Water temperature 15.3°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.0°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa bastante protegida por el accidente rocoso que constituye Punta de Arnela, de donde toma su nombre.

Arnela is a remote beach of sand in Fisterra (A Coruña). At Arnela the sand is white.

It measures 370 metres long and 50 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Arnela: strong surf. Arnela is reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Arnela. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Fisterra council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Arnela.

Length: 370 metros
Width: 50 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Fisterra

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Arnela. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for Arnela: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Arnela; if Fisterra council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Langosteira (Fisterra), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Arnela?

MITECO records that you get to Arnela easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Arnela a good beach for children?

Arnela has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Arnela on the day before going in.

Does Arnela have a Blue Flag?

No. Arnela is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Ézaro (Dumbría), 13 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Arnela worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.