O Cocho Beach — Vigo, Spain

Description

A small beach north of the former municipal slaughterhouse, now home to the Sea Museum.

O Cocho is a semi-urban beach of sand and rock in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 130 metres long and 20 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and strong surf. It is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 130 m

Width 20 m

Sand type White (Sand / Rock)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Strong waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Nearest marina: Puerto deportivo de Bouzas

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

🚿 Showers

🅿️ Parking

🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Toilets, Foot wash, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 O Cocho?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to O Cocho?

According to the MITECO registry, O Cocho is reached easily on foot and by car. There is parking.

Is O Cocho a good beach for children?

O Cocho has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does O Cocho have a Blue Flag?

No. O Cocho is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
A Mourisca	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Alcabre	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
As Fontes	Vigo	15.0°C	—
O Tombo do Gato	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
Espedrigada	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Do Cocho das Dornas	Vigo	15.0°C	—
De Argazada	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
Bouzas	Vigo	15.1°C	—
Samil	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
A Calzoa	Vigo	15.0°C	—