Xan da Garda Beach — Cangas, Spain

Description

A beach situated between Alemans and Canabal.

Xan da Garda is a semi-urban beach of sand in Cangas (Pontevedra). The sand is white.

It measures 100 metres long and 25 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached on foot, with difficulty. 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 100 m

Width 25 m

Sand type White (Sand)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Difficult walk

Reference hospital: Hospital Xeral-Cíes

Nearest marina: Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Xan da Garda?

According to the MITECO registry, Xan da Garda is reached on foot, with difficulty. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Xan da Garda a good beach for children?

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

Does Xan da Garda have a Blue Flag?

No. Xan da Garda 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
Canabal	Cangas	15.9°C	—
Os Alemáns	Cangas	15.8°C	—
Canabal	Moaña	15.8°C	—
Regueira	Moaña	15.6°C	—
Niño do Corvo	Moaña	15.8°C	—
Rodeira	Cangas	15.9°C	Yes
Videira	Moaña	15.8°C	—
Ribeiriña pequena	Moaña	15.4°C	—
Da Mona	Moaña	15.4°C	—
Rio da Ribeira	Moaña	15.4°C	—