Riás III Beach — Malpica de Bergantiños, Spain

Description

A quiet beach with no facilities or services.

Riás III is a remote beach of sand and rock in Malpica de Bergantiños (A Coruña). The sand is golden.

It measures 450 metres long and 40 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf and strong surf. It is reached 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 450 m

Width 40 m

Sand type Golden (Sand / Rock)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves / Strong waves

Access Car

Reference hospital: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC)

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Riás III?

According to the MITECO registry, Riás III is reached by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Riás III a good beach for children?

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

Does Riás III have a Blue Flag?

No. Riás III 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
Riás II	Malpica de Bergantiños	16.0°C	—
As Torradas	Malpica de Bergantiños	16.0°C	—
Santa Mariña	Carballo	16.1°C	—
San Miro	Malpica de Bergantiños	16.0°C	—
Reixa Grande	Malpica de Bergantiños	16.0°C	—
Reixa Chica	Malpica de Bergantiños	16.0°C	—
Razo	Carballo	16.0°C	Yes
Baldaio	Carballo	16.1°C	Yes
Area Maior	Malpica de Bergantiños	15.7°C	—
Canido	Malpica de Bergantiños	15.7°C	—