Water temperature at Xunqueiro

🌊 Water temperature 15.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 16.0°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

Playa estrecha y larga rodeada de chalets y urbanizaciones privadas.

Xunqueiro is an urban beach of sand and rock in Vigo (Pontevedra). The sand at Xunqueiro is white.

It measures 600 metres long and 35 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions at Xunqueiro per the registry: moderate surf and windy. Xunqueiro can be reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

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

Length: 600 metros
Width: 35 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
Nearest marina:: Club Marítimo de Canido

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

♿ Wheelchair access
🚿 Showers
🅿️ Parking

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

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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

How do you get to Xunqueiro?

MITECO records that you get to Xunqueiro easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Xunqueiro a good beach for children?

Xunqueiro has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Xunqueiro, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Xunqueiro have a Blue Flag?

No. Xunqueiro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Canido (Vigo), under 1 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Xunqueiro worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.