Water temperature at Portonovo

🌊 Water temperature 14.4°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.6°C

💨 Wind 12 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa fundamentalmente rocosa con un encanto natural extraordinario.

Portonovo is a remote beach of sand and rock in Viveiro (Lugo). At Portonovo the sand is white.

It measures 175 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Portonovo: moderate surf. Portonovo is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Portonovo; if Viveiro council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. The registry lists no hazard signage at Portonovo.

Length: 175 metros
Width: 10 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de Viveiro

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Portonovo; if Viveiro council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Esteiro (Xove), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Portonovo?

According to the MITECO registry, Portonovo is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is Portonovo a good beach for children?

Portonovo has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Portonovo, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Portonovo have a Blue Flag?

No. Portonovo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Esteiro (Xove), 1 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Portonovo is.