Water temperature at Barra

🌊 Water temperature 15.5°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.6°C

💨 Wind 13 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa formada por un excelente arenal blanco muy apropiado para pasear.

Barra is a remote beach of sand in Cangas (Pontevedra). At Barra the sand is white.

It measures 775 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Barra: moderate surf and windy. Barra can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Barra, though Cangas council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Barra.

Length: 775 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Xeral-Cíes
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking
🍽️ Restaurants
🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Barra; if Cangas council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Nerga (Cangas), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Barra?

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

Is Barra a good beach for children?

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

Does Barra have a Blue Flag?

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