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Praia de Area Longa is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 178th place out of 178 beaches in the A Coruña region 94.9 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Vilacacin settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and white fine 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia de Area Longa coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers. .
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. Parking is located directly on the beach.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa Pantin, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Praia de Area Longa is located in A Coruña region (Ártabra Coast sub-region) within Vilacacin, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
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
"The beach boasts stunning views of the surrounding landscape, with a picturesque scenery that is truly breathtaking. Additionally, the fish served at the nearby restaurants are of exceptional quality, making for a delicious dining experience."
Markus can be rewritten as Marcus.
"The beach is serene and stretches for approximately 1800 to 1900 meters. You can wade into the sea for about 300 meters without the water rising above your waist, making it a perfect spot for a peaceful swim."
DJ (Dirk-Jan) Arts
User reviews
"The beach boasts stunning views of the surrounding landscape, with a picturesque scenery that is truly breathtaking. Additionally, the fish served at the nearby restaurants are of exceptional quality, making for a delicious dining experience."
Markus can be rewritten as Marcus.
"The beach is serene and stretches for approximately 1800 to 1900 meters. You can wade into the sea for about 300 meters without the water rising above your waist, making it a perfect spot for a peaceful swim."
DJ (Dirk-Jan) Arts
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20.3km from center
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Nearest Beaches
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Cardeita 0.6 km
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Vilarrube 3 km
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Valdovino 1.2 km
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Meiras 2 km
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A Pedreira 1.2 km
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Formariz 0.9 km
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Vila da Area 2.3 km
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Penencia 1 km
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Alimpadoiros 1 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurante Badulaqu...• 8 min walk
- Bar La Explanada Vil...• 2.4km
- Chiringuito Do Baleo• 3.3km
- restaurante o castro• 3.9km
Attractions
- Castro Sarridal• 6 min walk
- Miradoiro de Sto. An...• 7 min walk
- Miradoiro de Punta S...• 9 min walk
- Faro da Punta Robale...• 14 min walk
Transport
- LCG• 47km
- Cruce Lodairo• 20.2km
- Moeche• 12km
Localities
- Vilacacin• 690m
- Santiago de Composte...• 94.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Area Longa?
The Praia de Area Longa is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. 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.
What are the key activities at Praia de Area Longa?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Area Longa, 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 de Area Longa good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia de Area Longa is fully protected from waves.
There are a lot of boats in the bay.
Is the Praia de Area Longa good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Praia de Area Longa secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Area Longa?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Area Longa.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Badulaque is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Area Longa?
There are 53 places to stay in the Praia de Area Longa area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Area Longa include:
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How far is the Praia de Area Longa from parking?
The Praia de Area Longa 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Area Longa?
There are 4 attractions near Praia de Area Longa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castro Sarridal located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Area Longa?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Area Longa is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 19°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 de Area Longa (A Coruna) 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 Area Longa (A Coruna) 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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