Water temperature at Atalaya

🌊 Water temperature 14.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.1°C

💨 Wind 3 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Apenas treinta metros de arena y grava ubicados en Punta do Corbo, frente al castillo de Santa Cruz.

Atalaya is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Oleiros (A Coruña). At Atalaya the sand is white and golden.

It measures 32 metres long and 17 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Atalaya per the registry: calm water. Atalaya is reached on foot, with difficulty, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Atalaya. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Oleiros council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at Atalaya.

Length: 32 metros
Width: 17 metros
Sand type: Blanca / Dorada (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC)
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Santa Cruz (Oleiros)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking
🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to Atalaya?

MITECO records that you get to Atalaya on foot, with difficulty, and there is parking.

Is Atalaya a good beach for children?

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

Does Atalaya have a Blue Flag?

No. Atalaya is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Naval (Oleiros), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Atalaya worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.