Water temperature at O Cargadoiro

🌊 Water temperature 15.1°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 13.7°C

💨 Wind 2 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa situada entre el puerto de Ribadeo y el faro de Isla Pancha. Toma su nombre de un antiguo cargadero que aún se mantiene en la misma playa restaurado.

O Cargadoiro is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Ribadeo (Lugo). At O Cargadoiro the sand is white.

It measures 35 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at O Cargadoiro per the registry: calm water. O Cargadoiro is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at O Cargadoiro, though Ribadeo council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. The registry lists no hazard signage at O Cargadoiro.

Length: 35 metros
Width: 15 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico de Ribadeo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🚰 Foot wash
🅿️ Parking
👶 Children's area

Not recorded in the registry for O Cargadoiro: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at O Cargadoiro; if Ribadeo council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Arnao (Castropol), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to O Cargadoiro?

According to the MITECO registry, O Cargadoiro is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is O Cargadoiro a good beach for children?

O Cargadoiro has a children's area on record and the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at O Cargadoiro, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does O Cargadoiro have a Blue Flag?

No. O Cargadoiro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Arnao (Castropol), 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, O Cargadoiro can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.