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Baiona
Praia da Barbeira
About
Praia da Barbeira is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 81th place out of 143 beaches in the Pontevedra region 38.2 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of Baiona settlement, just 0.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and bright shell sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.
Praia da Barbeira coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, toilets. Daily boat rental service is located nearby. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
10 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Panxon, which has a rating of 8.1.
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Praia da Barbeira is located in Pontevedra within Baiona, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"Voted one of the best beaches in Spain by Tripadvisor, this Blue Flag beach in Baiona is the perfect spot to get away from it all. With its easy accessibility, fine sand, gentle sea, outdoor shower facilities, and spectacular views of the Bay of Baiona, Baiona itself, the mountains, and the fortress, it's a great beach for swimming and families."
Luke Auchincloss
"The beach in Bayona is a great place to visit; it has all the basic amenities you could need. Whether you're looking for a day of relaxation or a fun day out, this beach is sure to provide a great experience."
Miguel Esteban Cervantes
User reviews
"Voted one of the best beaches in Spain by Tripadvisor, this Blue Flag beach in Baiona is the perfect spot to get away from it all. With its easy accessibility, fine sand, gentle sea, outdoor shower facilities, and spectacular views of the Bay of Baiona, Baiona itself, the mountains, and the fortress, it's a great beach for swimming and families."
Luke Auchincloss
"The beach in Bayona is a great place to visit; it has all the basic amenities you could need. Whether you're looking for a day of relaxation or a fun day out, this beach is sure to provide a great experience."
Miguel Esteban Cervantes
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Limens 2.9 km
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- La Boqueria• 7 min walk
- O Refuxio D'Anton• 7 min walk
- Restaurante El Mosqu...• 7 min walk
- Restaurante Mendoza• 7 min walk
Attractions
- Pozo da Aguada• 5 min walk
- Capilla de San Juan...• 9 min walk
- Colexiata de Santa M...• 9 min walk
- Virxe da Rocha• 12 min walk
Transport
- PXS• 14.1km
- Avenida da Gran Vía• 14.9km
- Vigo Urzáiz• 16.8km
Localities
- Baiona• 570m
- Pontevedra• 38.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Barbeira?
The Praia da Barbeira is covered with golden shell sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is shelly, which makes it quite convenient.
What are the key activities at Praia da Barbeira?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Barbeira, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia da Barbeira good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia da Barbeira is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Praia da Barbeira good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with shell sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia da Barbeira secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Barbeira?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Barbeira.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Boqueria is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Barbeira?
There are 294 places to stay in the Praia da Barbeira area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Barbeira include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia da Barbeira from parking?
The Praia da Barbeira has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Barbeira?
There are 4 attractions near Praia da Barbeira that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Pozo da Aguada located in 0.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Barbeira?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Barbeira is July. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia da Barbeira (Pontevedra) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia da Barbeira (Pontevedra) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
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