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Description
Pequeña playa con mucha roca en monte Lourido
Castaño is a remote beach of sand and rock in Nigrán (Pontevedra). At Castaño the sand is white.
It measures 99 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for Castaño: moderate surf. Castaño is reached on foot, with difficulty, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Castaño. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Nigrán council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Castaño.
- Length
- 99 metros
- Width
- 20 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena / Roca)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- oleaje moderado
- Access
- A pie difícil
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto de Panxón
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🅿️ Parking
Not recorded in the registry for Castaño: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at Castaño 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Castaño?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Castaño; if Nigrán council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Ladeira (Baiona), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to Castaño?
According to the MITECO registry, Castaño is reached on foot, with difficulty, and there is parking.
Is Castaño a good beach for children?
Castaño has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Castaño on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does Castaño have a Blue Flag?
No. Castaño is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Muíños de Fortiñón (Vigo), 6 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Castaño can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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