Water temperature at Buraca

🌊 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

Playa compuesta de rocas y arena, situada en Punta Sobreira, a la entrada de la ría de Vigo.

Buraca is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Vigo (Pontevedra). At Buraca the sand is golden.

It measures 130 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Buraca: moderate surf and windy. Buraca is reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Buraca. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Vigo council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at Buraca.

Length: 130 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: Club Marítimo de Canido

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Buraca, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Vigo council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Canido (Vigo), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Buraca?

MITECO records that you get to Buraca easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Buraca a good beach for children?

Buraca has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Buraca, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Buraca have a Blue Flag?

No. Buraca is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Canido (Vigo), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Buraca worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.