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Description
Playa muy pequeña situada en pleno casco urbano de A Guarda.
O Carreiro is an urban beach of sand and pebbles in A Guarda (Pontevedra). The sand at O Carreiro is golden.
It measures 20 metres long and 37 bajamar / 13 pleamar (metres) wide; recorded occupancy is low.
The registry describes the sea at O Carreiro as: moderate surf and windy. O Carreiro can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.
The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at O Carreiro. That does not rule out seasonal cover by A Guarda council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at O Carreiro.
- Length
- 20 metros
- Width
- 37 bajamar / 13 pleamar (metros)
- Sand type
- Dorada (Arena / Bolos)
- Occupancy
- Bajo
- Sea conditions
- Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
- Access
- A pie fácil / Coche
- Reference hospital:
- Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
- Nearest marina:
- Puerto Deportivo Baiona
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
- 🚿 Showers
- 🅿️ Parking
- 🍽️ Restaurants
Not recorded in the registry for O Carreiro: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Nudism.
Facilities at O Carreiro 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Carreiro?
Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at O Carreiro; if A Guarda council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Area Grande (A Guarda), 1 km away in a straight line.
How do you get to O Carreiro?
MITECO records that you get to O Carreiro easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.
Is O Carreiro a good beach for children?
O Carreiro has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at O Carreiro on the day before going in.
Does O Carreiro have a Blue Flag?
No. O Carreiro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Area Grande (A Guarda), 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make O Carreiro worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.
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