Major Beach — Sanxenxo, Spain

Description

An expansive white sandy beach, perfect for long walks.

Major is a remote beach of sand in Sanxenxo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 700 metres long and 80 bajamar / 15 pleamar (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 a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.

Length 700 m

Width 80 low tide / 15 high tide (m)

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy High

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital de Montecelo

Nearest marina: Club Náutico Portonovo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard

♿ Wheelchair access

🚿 Showers

🚻 Toilets

🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry: Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Major?

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to Major?

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

Is Major a good beach for children?

Major has no children's area on record. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Major have a Blue Flag?

Yes. Major is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Pociñas	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	—
Pragueira	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	Yes
Bascuas	Sanxenxo	15.7°C	Yes
Fontenla	Sanxenxo	15.8°C	—
Foxos	Sanxenxo	15.8°C	Yes
Nosa Señora	Sanxenxo	16.0°C	Yes
Areagorda	Sanxenxo	15.4°C	Yes
Montalvo	Sanxenxo	15.4°C	Yes
Lapa	Sanxenxo	15.4°C	Yes
Espiñeira	Sanxenxo	15.3°C	Yes