As Brañas Beach — Vilanova de Arousa, Spain

Description

A sandy beach in an isolated coastal location.

As Brañas is a remote beach of sand in Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). The sand is golden.

It measures 150 metres long and 3 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

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.

Length 150 m

Width 3 m

Sand type Golden (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital do Salnés

Nearest marina: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 As Brañas?

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 As Brañas?

According to the MITECO registry, As Brañas is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is As Brañas a good beach for children?

As Brañas 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 As Brañas have a Blue Flag?

No. As Brañas 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
Roza da Vila	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
As Patiñas	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
As Casiñas	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
Castelete	Vilanova de Arousa	16.8°C	—
Porqueira	Vilanova de Arousa	16.7°C	—
Cabalgada	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
Pasaxe	Vilanova de Arousa	16.5°C	—
Terrón	Vilanova de Arousa	16.5°C	—
Ariño	Vilanova de Arousa	16.3°C	—
Con da Mina	Vilanova de Arousa	16.4°C	—