Water temperature at Atalaia

🌊 Water temperature 15.8°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 16.0°C

💨 Wind 10 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa en el río Miño.

Atalaia is a remote beach of sand in Tomiño (Pontevedra). At Atalaia the sand is golden.

It measures 50 metres long and 31 bajamar / 12 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Atalaia: calm water. Atalaia is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Atalaia; if Tomiño council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. Hazard signage is recorded at Atalaia.

Length: 50 metros
Width: 31 bajamar / 12 pleamar (metros)
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico San Telmo (Tui; Pontevedra)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Atalaia, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Tomiño council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Goián (Tomiño), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Atalaia?

According to the MITECO registry, Atalaia is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Atalaia a good beach for children?

Atalaia has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Atalaia, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Atalaia have a Blue Flag?

No. Atalaia is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Area Grande (A Guarda), 12 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Atalaia worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.