Water temperature at Baluarte

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 16.0°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Pequeña playa entre rocas en el extremo norte de la playa de O Bao

Baluarte is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand at Baluarte is golden.

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

Sea conditions at Baluarte per the registry: moderate surf and strong surf. Baluarte is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

Baluarte is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at Baluarte.

Length: 150 metros
Width: 40 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: Club Marítimo de Canido

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🅿️ Parking
⚽ Sports area
🏄 Surf zone
🍽️ Restaurants
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Baluarte: Foot wash, Children's area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Baluarte, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Baluarte?

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

Is Baluarte a good beach for children?

Baluarte has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Baluarte on the day before going in.

Does Baluarte have a Blue Flag?

No. Baluarte is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Fontaíña (Vigo), under 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Baluarte is.