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Praia de Francon is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 12th place out of 143 beaches in the Pontevedra region 21.4 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of Limens settlement, just 2.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine 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. There is a campsite located nearby.
Praia de Francon coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
29 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Areabrava, which has a rating of 8.4.
Praia de Francon is located in Pontevedra within Limens, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Bon 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Limens 3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Chandebrito 5.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Priegue 4.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
A Lanzada 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
A Ponte 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Limens 3.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Limens 2.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Limens 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Resille 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Limens 8 km
What to do in Praia de Francon? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Praia de Francon can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Praia de Francon. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Praia de Francon implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The Praia de Francon is covered with soft and fine golden 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 also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Francon, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Praia de Francon is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia de Francon is partially protected from waves.
There are some boats in the bay.
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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
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:
Praia de Francon can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Praia de Francon.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Chiringo Faneca Brava is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
There are 1099 places to stay in the Praia de Francon area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Francon include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia de Francon has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Francon that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monte Enfeitizado located in 1.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Francon 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.
Praia de Francon (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 de Francon (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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
Santa Comba de Carnota 1.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand
A Devesa 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water, Fine sand bottom
San Martino de Duio 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
O Vicedo 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
A Corva 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Quintans 1.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Laxe 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
A Coruna 1.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand
Arnados 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
A Coruna 0.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Canelinas 0.5 km
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