Water temperature at Arnela

🌊 Water temperature 15.0°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.5°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 urbana de fácil acceso pero carente de servicios disponibles.

Arnela is an urban beach of sand in Ponteceso (A Coruña). The sand at Arnela is golden.

It measures 100 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Arnela per the registry: moderate surf. Arnela is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

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

Length: 100 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🅿️ Parking

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

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Arnela, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Ponteceso council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is O Osmo (Ponteceso), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Arnela?

According to the MITECO registry, Arnela is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Arnela a good beach for children?

Arnela has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Arnela on the day: conditions change with the wind.

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 O Osmo (Ponteceso), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Arnela worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.