Pozo de Mar Beach — Vilanova de Arousa, Spain

Description

A small beach in a shellfish farming area, so it draws few swimmers.

Pozo de Mar is a semi-urban beach of sand in Vilanova de Arousa (Pontevedra). The sand is golden.

It measures 100 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 100 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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Pozo de Mar?

According to the MITECO registry, Pozo de Mar is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Pozo de Mar a good beach for children?

Pozo de Mar 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 Pozo de Mar have a Blue Flag?

No. Pozo de Mar 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
As Sinas	Vilanova de Arousa	16.7°C	—
Catro Cordas	Vilanova de Arousa	16.7°C	—
Aduana	Vilanova de Arousa	16.8°C	—
Campamento	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
O Rial	Vilanova de Arousa	16.7°C	—
Bornal	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
A Braña	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
A Igrexa	Vilanova de Arousa	16.9°C	—
Preguntoiro	Vilagarcía de Arousa	17.0°C	—
Con da Mina	Vilanova de Arousa	16.4°C	—