Water temperature at Illa Cortegada — Vilagarcía de Arousa

🌊 Water temperature 15.0°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.9°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

Se trata de una pequeña isla declarada Espacio Natural, donde sólo puede accederse en barco. La longitud se refiere al contorno total de zona de las playas (Balouredo, Sartaxes, Muelle-Aldea y Batel).

Illa Cortegada is a remote beach of sand in Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra). At Illa Cortegada the sand is golden.

It measures 1,500 metres long and 6,8 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Illa Cortegada: calm water. Illa Cortegada can be reached by boat; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Illa Cortegada. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Vilagarcía de Arousa council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Illa Cortegada.

Length: 1.500 metros
Width: 6,8 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: Barco
Reference hospital:: Hospital do Salnés
Nearest marina:: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Illa Cortegada. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for Illa Cortegada: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Illa Cortegada, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Vilagarcía de Arousa council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Compostela (Vilagarcía de Arousa), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Illa Cortegada?

MITECO records that you get to Illa Cortegada by boat, but no parking is recorded.

Is Illa Cortegada a good beach for children?

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

Does Illa Cortegada have a Blue Flag?

No. Illa Cortegada is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Compostela (Vilagarcía de Arousa), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Illa Cortegada worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.