San Martiño Beach — Vigo, Spain

Description

A spectacular setting on Illa Sur of the Cíes Archipelago, within the Atlantic Islands National Maritime-Terrestrial Park.

San Martiño is a remote beach of sand in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 500 metres long and 80 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 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 500 m

Width 80 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy High

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Boat

Reference hospital: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Nearest marina: Real Club Náutico de Vigo

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 San Martiño?

According to the MITECO registry, San Martiño is reached by boat. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is San Martiño a good beach for children?

San Martiño 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 San Martiño have a Blue Flag?

No. San Martiño 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
Nosa Señora	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Rodas	Vigo	15.0°C	Yes
Figueiras	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Melide	Cangas	15.3°C	Yes
Buraca	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Barra	Cangas	15.3°C	—
Canto de Area	Vigo	15.1°C	—
Sobreira	Vigo	15.0°C	—
Portocelo	Nigrán	15.0°C	—
A Noiva	Vigo	15.0°C	—