Penisqueira Beach — Ribeira, Spain

Description

Part of a group of small, isolated beaches—Area Basta, O Couso, Penisqueira, Celeirans, and Rego das Cargas—south of Ribeira.

Penisqueira is a remote beach of sand in Ribeira (A Coruña). The sand is white.

It measures 10 metres long and 15 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded.

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 10 m

Width 15 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Difficult walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Ribeira

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Penisqueira?

According to the MITECO registry, Penisqueira is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Penisqueira a good beach for children?

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

Does Penisqueira have a Blue Flag?

No. Penisqueira 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
Celeiráns	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
A Covasa	Ribeira	15.6°C	—
Couso	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Area Basta	Ribeira	15.5°C	—
Rego das Cargas	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Tasca	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
O Castro	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Lagoa de Vixan	Ribeira	15.3°C	—
Castiñeiras	Ribeira	15.8°C	—
Mosqueiros	Ribeira	15.8°C	—