Water temperature at Os Castelos

🌊 Water temperature 14.4°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.9°C

💨 Wind 16 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa aislada lindante con la conocida playa de Arealonga.

Os Castelos is a semi-urban beach of sand in O Vicedo (Lugo). At Os Castelos the sand is white.

It measures 340 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Os Castelos: calm water. Os Castelos is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Os Castelos. That does not rule out seasonal cover by O Vicedo council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Os Castelos.

Length: 340 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de O Vicedo

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers
🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry for Os Castelos: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Os Castelos, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless O Vicedo council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Xilloy (O Vicedo), 3 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Os Castelos?

MITECO records that you get to Os Castelos easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Os Castelos a good beach for children?

Os Castelos has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Check the flag at Os Castelos on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Os Castelos have a Blue Flag?

No. Os Castelos is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Xilloy (O Vicedo), 3 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Os Castelos worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.