Balarés Beach — Ponteceso, Spain

Description

Comprises two beaches: Balarés Grande and Balarés Pequeña.

Balarés is a remote beach of sand and rock in Ponteceso (A Coruña). The sand is golden.

It measures 350 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached by car. There is parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.

Length 350 m

Width 40 m

Sand type Golden (Sand / Rock)

Occupancy High

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard

🚿 Showers

🚻 Toilets

🅿️ Parking

🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Balarés?

According to the MITECO registry, Balarés is reached by car. There is parking.

Is Balarés a good beach for children?

Balarés has no children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Balarés have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Balarés is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Barra do Medio	Ponteceso	15.1°C	—
As Maseiras	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—
Area das Vacas	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.4°C	—
O Curro	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—
A Orixeira	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.4°C	—
A Hermida	Ponteceso	15.1°C	Yes
Navaliños	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.4°C	—
Rebordelo	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.4°C	—
O Osmo	Ponteceso	15.1°C	Yes
O Lodeiro	Cabana de Bergantiños	15.2°C	—