Water temperature at Arnela

🌊 Water temperature 15.9°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.2°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

La playa de Arnela se encuentra ubicada al sur del municipio de Porto do Son.

Arnela is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Porto do Son (A Coruña). At Arnela the sand is white.

It measures 280 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Arnela per the registry: moderate surf and windy. Arnela can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Arnela; if Porto do Son council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. The registry lists no hazard signage at Arnela.

Length: 280 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico Portosín

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🤿 Diving

Not recorded in the registry for Arnela: Lifeguard, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Porto do Son council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is O Son (Porto do Son), 2 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Arnela?

According to the MITECO registry, Arnela is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Arnela a good beach for children?

Arnela has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Arnela, check the flag and the day's sea state.

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 Barraña (Boiro), 13 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Arnela can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.