As Fontes

Vigo, Galicia

Estimated · Open-Meteo

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh
🌡️ Air temperature 15.6°C
💨 Wind 12 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa muy bien equipada que presenta un alto grado de ocupación debido a su buen acceso desde la carretera de la costa.

As Fontes is a semi-urban beach of sand in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand at As Fontes is golden.

It measures 150 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for As Fontes: moderate surf and strong surf. As Fontes is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at As Fontes. Hazard signage is recorded at As Fontes.

Length
150 metros
Width
40 metros
Sand type
Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy
Alto
Sea conditions
Oleaje moderado / Oleaje fuerte
Access
A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:
Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:
Puerto deportivo de Bouzas

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

Not recorded in the registry for As Fontes: Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. As Fontes has lifeguards per MITECO; cover usually runs only through the bathing season, and the hours are on the signs.

How do you get to As Fontes?

MITECO records that you get to As Fontes easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is As Fontes a good beach for children?

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

Does As Fontes have a Blue Flag?

No. As Fontes is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is O Tombo do Gato (Vigo), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make As Fontes worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.

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