Ribada

Ares, Galicia

Estimated · Open-Meteo

🌊 Water temperature 14.6°C Fresh
🌡️ Air temperature 14.4°C
💨 Wind 7 km/t
☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Esta playa presenta una pared escarpada de difícil acceso, al igual que su playa vecina Estacas.

Ribada is a remote beach of sand in Ares (A Coruña). At Ribada the sand is white.

It measures 130 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions at Ribada per the registry: moderate surf. Ribada can be reached on foot, with difficulty; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Ribada, though Ares council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Ribada.

Length
130 metros
Width
15 metros
Sand type
Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy
Bajo
Sea conditions
Oleaje moderado
Access
A pie difícil
Reference hospital:
Hospital Arquitecto Marcide
Nearest marina:
Club Náutico Ría de Ares

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Ribada. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Ribada, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Ares council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Ares (Ares), 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Ribada?

According to the MITECO registry, Ribada is reached on foot, with difficulty, but no parking is recorded.

Is Ribada a good beach for children?

Ribada has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Ribada on the day before going in.

Does Ribada have a Blue Flag?

No. Ribada is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Perbes (Miño), 6 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Ribada can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.

Temperature trend

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