Barra do Medio Beach — Ponteceso, Spain

Description

A rustic beach at the mouth of the Río Anllóns with distinctive terrain.

Barra do Medio is a remote beach of sand in Ponteceso (A Coruña). The sand is golden.

It measures 1500 metres long and 300 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 1500 m

Width 300 m

Sand type Golden (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Barra do Medio?

According to the MITECO registry, Barra do Medio is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Barra do Medio a good beach for children?

Barra do Medio has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Barra do Medio have a Blue Flag?

No. Barra do Medio is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

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