Fontenla Beach — Sanxenxo, Spain

Description

A small beach barely a hundred meters long, near Playa Foxos.

Fontenla is a remote beach of sand in Sanxenxo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 100 metres long and 20 bajamar / 3 pleamar (metres) wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: strong surf and windy. It is reached easily on foot. 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 100 m

Width 20 low tide / 3 high tide (m)

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Strong waves / Windy

Access Easy walk

Reference hospital: Hospital de Montecelo

Nearest marina: Club Náutico Portonovo

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Fontenla?

According to the MITECO registry, Fontenla is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Fontenla a good beach for children?

Fontenla has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Fontenla have a Blue Flag?

No. Fontenla 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
Foxos	Sanxenxo	15.8°C	Yes
Nosa Señora	Sanxenxo	16.0°C	Yes
Areagorda	Sanxenxo	15.4°C	Yes
Pociñas	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	—
Lapa	Sanxenxo	15.4°C	Yes
Major	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	Yes
Espiñeira	Sanxenxo	15.3°C	Yes
Pragueira	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	Yes
Bascuas	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	Yes
A Lanzada	O Grove	15.4°C	—