Water temperature at Fontela

🌊 Water temperature 14.9°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.3°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

Playa de finas arenas blancas bien equipada.

Fontela is a semi-urban beach of sand in Barreiros (Lugo). At Fontela the sand is white.

It measures 700 metres long and Entre 100 y 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions at Fontela per the registry: moderate surf. Fontela can be reached easily on foot, and has parking.

Fontela is listed with a lifeguard service in the MITECO registry. Fontela has hazard signage on record.

Length: 700 metros
Width: Entre 100 y 40 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico de Ribadeo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Fontela: Wheelchair access, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Yes. A lifeguard service is recorded at Fontela, though it is usually seasonal: check the hours when you get there.

How do you get to Fontela?

According to the MITECO registry, Fontela is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Fontela a good beach for children?

Fontela has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Fontela, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Fontela have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Fontela is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, one of 3 beaches in Barreiros with it, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.