Gabota Beach — Carnota, Spain

Description

Mar de Lira, Portocubelo, Tras de Punta, Porto Ancho and Gabota are five small, contiguous beaches with a rustic mix of sand and rocks. They're quiet and rarely crowded with visitors.

Gabota is a remote beach of sand and rock in Carnota (A Coruña). The sand is white.

It measures 150 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached by car. 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 150 m

Width 20 m

Sand type White (Sand / Rock)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Virxe da Xunqueira

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Gabota?

According to the MITECO registry, Gabota is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Gabota a good beach for children?

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

Does Gabota have a Blue Flag?

No. Gabota 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
Porto da Barca	Carnota	15.2°C	—
Porto Ancho	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Tras de Punta	Carnota	15.2°C	—
Portocubelo	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Simprón	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Mar de Lira	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Ardeleiro	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Susiños	Carnota	15.1°C	—
Cons	Carnota	15.0°C	—
Malladoira	Carnota	15.2°C	—