Barreiro Beach — O Grove, Spain

Description

Named after the rocky outcrop where it sits, Punta Barreiro.

Barreiro is a remote beach of sand and rock in O Grove (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 100 metres long and 25 bajamar / 5 pleamar (metres) wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and windy. It is reached easily on foot and by car. 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 100 m

Width 25 low tide / 5 high tide (m)

Sand type White (Sand / Rock)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Windy

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital de Montecelo

Nearest marina: Club Náutico San Vicente do Mar

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Barreiro?

According to the MITECO registry, Barreiro is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Barreiro a good beach for children?

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

Does Barreiro have a Blue Flag?

No. Barreiro 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
Aguieira	O Grove	15.3°C	—
Con do Corvo	O Grove	15.3°C	—
Castiñeira	O Grove	15.5°C	—
Pateiro	O Grove	15.4°C	—
Canelas	O Grove	15.3°C	—
Castriño	O Grove	15.4°C	—
Carreiro	O Grove	15.3°C	—
Barreiriño	O Grove	15.4°C	—
Abelleira	O Grove	15.3°C	—
Espiño	O Grove	15.4°C	—