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Description
Playa con bajo nivel de ocupación por la dificultad para el aparcamiento de vehículos y la ausencia de servicios, en contraste con la buena calidad de sus aguas y de la conservación de su arenal.
La Merced is a semi-urban beach of sand in A Pobra do Caramiñal (A Coruña). At La Merced the sand is white.
It measures 110 metres long and 9 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.
Sea state recorded by MITECO for La Merced: calm water. La Merced is reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.
MITECO records no lifeguard service at La Merced, though A Pobra do Caramiñal council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at La Merced.
- Length
- 110 metros
- Width
- 9 metros
- Sand type
- Blanca (Arena)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Aguas tranquilas
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo de Caramiñal
Facilities
The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at La Merced. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.
Not recorded in the registry for La Merced: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.
Facilities at La Merced 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 La Merced?
Not recorded. La Merced has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though A Pobra do Caramiñal council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Riveiriña (A Pobra do Caramiñal), under 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to La Merced?
According to the MITECO registry, La Merced is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.
Is La Merced a good beach for children?
La Merced has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at La Merced on the day: conditions change with the wind.
Does La Merced have a Blue Flag?
No. La Merced is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Barraña (Boiro), 4 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, La Merced can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.
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