Cova do Asno Beach — Redondela, Spain

Description

A small beach used almost exclusively by local residents.

Cova do Asno is a semi-urban beach of sand in Redondela (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 20 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 20 m

Width 10 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Difficult walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Nearest marina: Cesantes

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

Facilities per 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Cova do Asno?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Cova do Asno?

According to the MITECO registry, Cova do Asno is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Cova do Asno a good beach for children?

Cova do Asno has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Cova do Asno have a Blue Flag?

No. Cova do Asno is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Da Punta	Redondela	15.7°C	—
Antoñito	Redondela	16.0°C	—
Soutoxusto	Redondela	16.0°C	—
Punta Cabalo	Vilaboa	15.7°C	—
Vella	Redondela	16.0°C	—
Cobas	Vilaboa	15.8°C	—
Deilán	Vilaboa	15.8°C	—
Muxeira	Soutomaior	15.8°C	—
Pazos	Vilaboa	16.0°C	—
Do Estralo	Vilaboa	15.7°C	—