Water temperature at Calo del Faro

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.6°C

💨 Wind 12 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Tranquila cala en lo más hondo de los acantilados del monte de la Guía. Frente a la cala se encuentra el Islote Cabrón.

Calo del Faro is a remote beach of sand and pebbles in Vigo (Pontevedra). At Calo del Faro the sand is golden.

It measures 24 metres long and 6 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Calo del Faro as: moderate surf. Calo del Faro is reached on foot; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Calo del Faro; if Vigo council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Calo del Faro.

Length: 24 metros
Width: 6 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena / Bolos)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: A Lagoa

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Calo del Faro. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to Calo del Faro?

According to the MITECO registry, Calo del Faro is reached on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Calo del Faro a good beach for children?

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

Does Calo del Faro have a Blue Flag?

No. Calo del Faro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is A Punta (Vigo), under 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Calo del Faro is.