#591 European Rank Blue Flag Certified
Praia da Lanzada
O Grove, Galicia, Spain•Balearic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: La galdi'u (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.22/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
17.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€42/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for O Grove, Galicia · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Refreshing Plunge
Jan
13.6°C
Air 16°C
Feb
13.2°C
Air 17°C
Mar
13.4°C
Air 19°C
Apr
14.1°C
Air 22°C
May
15.2°C
Air 25°C
Jun
16.4°C
Air 28°C
Jul
16.9°C
Air 30°C
Peak
Aug
17.1°C
Air 30°C
Sep
16.9°C
Air 28°C
Oct
16.3°C
Air 25°C
Nov
15.3°C
Air 21°C
Dec
14.3°C
Air 18°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Peak 17.1°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Praia da Lanzada
Two kilometres of cold, clean Atlantic white sand beside a hermitage of fertility legends. Galicia's great arc.
Destination Advisory & Classificationcold-water destination (17.1°C peak) — aesthetic/scenic ranking rather than warm swimming
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: PO-308 coastal road with multiple large parking areas and dune-protecting wooden boardwalks
•Protected Status / Environment: Natura 2000 protected coastal dune system and Blue Flag certified
•Notable Feature: Over 2.5km of pristine white sand on the open Atlantic isthmus linking O Grove to the mainland with nearby 10th-century hermitage and castro ruins
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near O Grove, Galicia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (42.428°N, -8.874°E).
•Bracing but gentle on calm days; a fertility-rite chapel at one end.
•A dune-backed arc on the Rías Baixas with a 12th-century hermitage.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across O Grove, Galicia, Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Praia da Lanzada
What is the water temperature at Praia da Lanzada?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Praia da Lanzada averages 17.1°C (63°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Praia da Lanzada?
Praia da Lanzada is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in O Grove, Galicia, Spain.
Is Praia da Lanzada good for families with kids?
Praia da Lanzada has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Praia da Lanzada?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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