Ribeira Grande Beach — Boiro, Spain

Description

A mid-sized beach in an urban area (Cabo de Cruz) with surprisingly low crowds.

Ribeira Grande is an urban beach of sand in Boiro (A Coruña). The sand is white.

It measures 330 metres long and 14 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 330 m

Width 14 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza

Nearest marina: Cabo de Cruz

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Ribeira Grande?

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

Is Ribeira Grande a good beach for children?

Ribeira Grande 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 Ribeira Grande have a Blue Flag?

No. Ribeira Grande 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
Piñeirón	Boiro	17.3°C	—
Gabiotea	Boiro	17.4°C	—
Corviño	Boiro	17.3°C	—
Carragueiros	Boiro	17.2°C	Yes
Area do Río	Boiro	17.2°C	—
A Retorta	Boiro	17.2°C	—
Ladeira do Chazo	Boiro	17.2°C	—
Rebordelo	Boiro	17.2°C	—
Chazo	Boiro	17.3°C	—
Costadal	Boiro	17.2°C	—