Playa Fluvial Beach — Catoira, Spain

Description

A completely artificial beach in the interior of the Ría de Arousa.

Playa Fluvial is a semi-urban beach of sand in Catoira (Pontevedra). The sand is golden.

It measures 200 metres long and 10 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. 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 200 m

Width 10 m

Sand type Golden (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital do Salnés

Nearest marina: Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🚿 Showers

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Playa Fluvial?

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 Playa Fluvial?

According to the MITECO registry, Playa Fluvial is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Playa Fluvial a good beach for children?

Playa Fluvial has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Playa Fluvial have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa Fluvial 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
Tres Cruces	Rianxo	16.7°C	—
Vilarello	Valga	17.1°C	—
Bamio	Vilagarcía de Arousa	17.1°C	Yes
Aceveira	Rianxo	16.7°C	—
As Cunchas	Rianxo	16.7°C	—
O Pazo	Rianxo	16.8°C	—
O Porrón	Rianxo	16.7°C	—
A Torre	Rianxo	17.1°C	—
Pereira Torta	Rianxo	16.7°C	—
Tronco	Rianxo	16.7°C	—