Water temperature at Canaval

🌊 Water temperature 14.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.1°C

💨 Wind 3 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa de poca longitud pero con un arenal que alcanza gran anchura, situada en la ensenada de Canaval. Se caracteriza por sus aguas tranquilas

Canaval is a remote beach of sand and rock in Oleiros (A Coruña). At Canaval the sand is white and golden.

It measures 80 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Canaval per the registry: calm water and moderate surf. Canaval is reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Canaval; if Oleiros council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. The registry lists no hazard signage at Canaval.

Length: 80 metros
Width: 40 metros
Sand type: Blanca / Dorada (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas / Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie difícil
Reference hospital:: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC)
Nearest marina:: Portos de Galicia. Puerto de Mera

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🌿 Nudism

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. Canaval has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Oleiros council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Espiñeiro (Oleiros), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Canaval?

According to the MITECO registry, Canaval is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Canaval a good beach for children?

Canaval has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at Canaval, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Canaval have a Blue Flag?

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