Water temperature at Cova de Balea

🌊 Water temperature 15.5°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.6°C

💨 Wind 13 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Pequeña playa que prácticamente desaparece cuando sube la marea.

Cova de Balea is a semi-urban beach of sand in Cangas (Pontevedra). At Cova de Balea the sand is white.

It measures 15 metres long and 16 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Cova de Balea as: calm water. Cova de Balea is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Cova de Balea. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Cangas council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Cova de Balea.

Length: 15 metros
Width: 16 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie difícil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Montecelo
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to Cova de Balea?

According to the MITECO registry, Cova de Balea is reached on foot, with difficulty and by car, and there is parking.

Is Cova de Balea a good beach for children?

Cova de Balea has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. With children, check the flag at Cova de Balea on the day before going in.

Does Cova de Balea have a Blue Flag?

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