Water temperature at Compostela — Vilagarcía de Arousa

🌊 Water temperature 15.0°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.9°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Blue Flag

La Playa de Compostela y A Concha son las playas de Vilagarcía por excelencia.

Compostela is an urban beach of sand in Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra). At Compostela the sand is white.

It measures 900 metres long and 7,3 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at Compostela per the registry: calm water. Compostela can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

Compostela is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Hazard signage is recorded at Compostela.

Length: 900 metros
Width: 7,3 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital do Salnés
Nearest marina:: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Compostela: Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at Compostela, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Compostela?

MITECO records that you get to Compostela easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Compostela a good beach for children?

Compostela has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at Compostela on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Compostela have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Compostela is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 2 beaches in Vilagarcía de Arousa with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.