Gafa Beach — Porto do Son, Spain

Description

A small beach next to Portosin Nautical Club that draws plenty of swimmers.

Gafa is a semi-urban beach of sand in Porto do Son (A Coruña). The sand is white.

It measures 80 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is high.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot and 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 80 m

Width 20 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy High

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza

Nearest marina: Real Club Náutico Portosín

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Gafa?

According to the MITECO registry, Gafa is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Gafa a good beach for children?

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

Does Gafa have a Blue Flag?

No. Gafa 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
Ornanda	Porto do Son	15.0°C	—
Telleira	Porto do Son	14.9°C	—
Coira	Porto do Son	15.0°C	—
Boa	Noia	14.7°C	—
Pozo Pequeña	Porto do Son	15.1°C	—
Cabalo	Noia	15.1°C	—
Pozo	Porto do Son	15.1°C	—
Debesa	Noia	14.7°C	—
Aguieira	Porto do Son	15.0°C	—
Testal	Noia	15.1°C	—