Rodas
Vigo, Pontevedra · Galicia
Description
An impressive sandy beach between Isla Norte (Do Monte Agudo) and Isla Do Medio (Do Faro) in the Cíes Archipelago, protected as part of the Atlantic Islands National Maritime-Terrestrial Park of Galicia since 1980.
Rodas is a remote beach of sand in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.
It measures 1,300 metres long and 180 bajamar / 70 pleamar (metres) wide. Recorded occupancy is high.
Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached by boat. No parking is recorded.
The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at this beach. Hazard signage is recorded.
Facilities
Confirmed in the registry
Not recorded in the registry: Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Rodas?
Yes. The MITECO beach registry records a lifeguard service here. Cover is usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.
How do you get to Rodas?
According to the MITECO registry, Rodas is reached by boat. No parking is recorded in the registry.
Is Rodas a good beach for children?
Rodas has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. There is a lifeguard service. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.
Does Rodas have a Blue Flag?
Yes. Rodas is listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data, an award that requires bathing-water quality, services and environmental information.
Nearby beaches
| Beach | Municipality | Water temperature | Blue Flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nosa Señora | Vigo | 15.0°C | — |
| Figueiras | Vigo | 15.0°C | — |
| San Martiño | Vigo | 15.0°C | — |
| Melide | Cangas | 15.2°C | Yes |
| Barra | Cangas | 15.2°C | — |
| Viñó | Cangas | 15.2°C | — |
| Nerga | Cangas | 15.2°C | Yes |
| Das Patas | Cangas | 15.3°C | — |
| Dos Castros | Cangas | 15.3°C | — |
| Das Moscas | Cangas | 15.3°C | — |
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