What are the best beaches in Galicia

Thanks to its particular geography, Galicia has 1, 500 kilometers of coastline, so the presence of hundreds of beaches of all types and conditions is not surprising. The water is colder than in the Mediterranean, yes, but in return it is much easier to find wild beaches, large spaces of fine white sand and crystal clear waters. How to know which beach to go to? In .com we tell you which are the best beaches in Galicia.

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Rhodes beach

This beach, located in the Cies Islands, was chosen a few years ago by the Guardian newspaper as the best beach in the world. And there is more to see a photo to know why: the sand is whiter and finer than in other places, the crystal clear water makes you think of the Caribbean ... until you put one foot in the water. It is very cold, but it is possible to bathe and even enjoy a while in the water without freezing.

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A Lanzada (O Grove, Pontevedra)

A sandy beach of 2.5 kilometers long, located in a protected dune enclave along the isthmus that joins the O Grove Peninsula with the mainland, this beach is one of the best known (and consequently touristy) of Galicia. To avoid crowds, it is best to visit one day of bad weather and change the dip and sunbathe for a nice walk. Find beautiful Hotels in O Grove.

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Area Longa (Muros, A Coruña)

Ensenada located at the foot of Mount Louro and next to the lagoon of Xalfas (a cordon of dunes separates the sand from the lagoon), perhaps one of the beaches with the most virgin and wild aspect of Galicia. Bay of turquoise waters and little waves in a protected enclave.

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As Catedrais (Ribadeo, Lugo)

This beach, located almost on the border with Asturias, leaves no one indifferent: over the centuries, the sea has been carving rock cliffs, forming marine caves, and above all arches over thirty meters high that They remind us of the flying buttresses of a cathedral (hence its name). Seeing the beach from above with high tide is very impressive, but it is best to go at low tide and walk among the cathedrals, explore the caves and climb the rocks.

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Melide (Cangas, Pontevedra)

Many of the Galician beaches are tucked into the estuaries, so you do not have that sense of enormity offered by the ocean, but Melide beach, located in the beautiful Cabo Home (Protected Natural Area), does offer that vision to be in the open sea. The views over the Cies islands of this beach are spectacular.

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Beach of Olveira (Corrubedo, A Coruña)

Another beach in the Natural Park, this characterized by the dunes. The beach of Olveira is located at the end of the Ría de Arousa, just at the end of the peninsula of Barbanza. To one side, the immensity of the Atlantic. Towards another, some dunes that make us think that we are in the middle of the desert.

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Beach of Carnota (Carnota, A Coruña)

A huge sandy area that joins the tips of Caldebarcos and Sarsas and which is only allowed to access on foot (yes, this is another protected area). It is one of the most popular beaches in the area and one of the favorite ones for fans of water sports such as surfing or windsurfing thanks to its frequent winds. Check this list of the best Hotels in A Coruña and book the one you like the most.

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Beach of Doniños (Ferrol, A Coruña)

One of the beaches where the waves are stronger, it is therefore necessary to have a little more care, which stands out for the whiteness of its sand. Due to the waves, it is where the O'Neill circuit surfing events take place. The beach is also important in the history of Galicia, since it is said that in 1800 an English navy of more than a hundred ships tried to disembark there to take Ferrol, but that the strong hangover did not allow it.

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Beach of Menduiña (Cangas, Pontevedra)

If your thing is not the big beaches, in Menduiña you will feel very comfortable: not much bigger than a cove, with its fine white sand and crystal clear waters you will feel in the Caribbean. The temperature of the water, moreover, is not as cold as that of other Galician beaches (but do not get excited, it's not the Mediterranean). The only bad thing is that it is usually full of tourists.

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Beach of Esteiro (Ribadeo, Lugo)

The coast of Lugo is perfect for those who escape from crowds and urbanized beaches. This, for example, is surrounded by meadows and a mainly rural environment. It has an inlet shape and is next to the Playa das Catedrais, and has an extra feature that makes it perfect for those who go with children: when the tide is low, a small lagoon or natural pool is formed where you can bathe without danger.

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