Bico da Ran Beach — Cambados, Spain

Description

A protected natural space beach proposed for inclusion in the Natura 2000 network.

Bico da Ran is a remote beach of sand in Cambados (Pontevedra). The sand is dark.

It measures 100 metres long and 2 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. 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 2 m

Sand type Dark (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital do Salnés

Nearest marina: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Bico da Ran?

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

Is Bico da Ran a good beach for children?

Bico da Ran has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Bico da Ran have a Blue Flag?

No. Bico da Ran 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
Ganchino	Cambados	15.3°C	—
A Fontiña	Cambados	15.4°C	—
Pereiro	Cambados	15.4°C	—
O Couto	Cambados	15.3°C	—
Seiñas	Cambados	15.6°C	—
Illote de Beiró	Cambados	15.3°C	—
O Facho	Cambados	15.3°C	—
Pradeira	Cambados	15.3°C	—
Con de Xido	Cambados	15.3°C	—
O Correlo	Cambados	16.7°C	—