Water temperature at Francón

🌊 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

Francón y Areacova son dos playas de características similares que presentan un elevado grado de ocupación.

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

It measures 200 metres long and 25 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Francón as: calm water. Francón can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Francón, though Cangas council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. Hazard signage is recorded at Francón.

Length: 200 metros
Width: 25 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Montecelo
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🚻 Toilets
🚰 Foot wash
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for Francón: Lifeguard, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Francón, 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 Francón?

According to the MITECO registry, Francón is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Francón a good beach for children?

Francón has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at Francón on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Francón have a Blue Flag?

No. Francón is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Menduiña (Cangas), under 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Francón is.