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Mussel beach is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 42th place out of 143 beaches in the Pontevedra region 22.5 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of A Igrexa settlement, just 1.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.
It is a long several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Mussel beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Da Lanzada, which has a rating of 8.6.
Mussel beach (Pontevedra) is located outside the A Igrexa settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Mussel beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
A Lanzada 0.7 km
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
Quintans 1.1 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, White sand
Reboredo 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Resille 0.3 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 2.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Limens 2.4 km
What to do in Mussel beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Mussel beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The coastline of Mussel beach is covered with snow-white 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 sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mussel beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Mussel beach is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Mussel beach is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Mussel beach for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Mussel beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mussel beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Gastrobar Pensión Casa O Chasco is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
There are 984 places to stay in the Mussel beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Mussel beach include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Mussel beach 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 Mussel beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa de As Pipas located in 1.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Mussel beach 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.
Mussel beach (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.Mussel beach (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, Easy access, White fine sand, Blue pure water
Laxe 0.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White sand
A Ponte 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, Amenities beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Limens 8 km
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