#598 European Rank

Playa de las Catedrales

Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: June, July, August, September

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EDITORIAL SCORE

4.21/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

19.8°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€46/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Ribadeo, Galicia · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Refreshing Plunge

Jan

13.3°C

Air 17°C

Feb

12.8°C

Air 18°C

Mar

12.7°C

Air 20°C

Apr

13.2°C

Air 23°C

May

14.5°C

Air 26°C

Jun

16.6°C

Air 29°C

Jul

18.7°C

Air 31°C

Peak

Aug

19.8°C

Air 31°C

Sep

18.7°C

Air 29°C

Oct

17.1°C

Air 26°C

Nov

15.3°C

Air 22°C

Dec

14.0°C

Air 19°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Peak 19.8°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.5 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5

About Playa de las Catedrales

Cathedral-like rock arches and buttresses you can walk beneath when the Atlantic tide retreats.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: N-634 and A-8 exit to Ribadeo coastal road with seasonal free authorization permit required from Xunta de Galicia during summer/Easter

•Protected Status / Environment: Declared Natural Monument (Monumento Natural) and Natura 2000 protected marine-terrestrial area

•Notable Feature: Monumental 30m high natural slate and quartz stone arches and interconnected caves accessible on foot only at low tide

Official Tourism Authorities:ascatedrais.xunta.gal turismo.gal

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Yes

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Ribadeo, Galicia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (43.554°N, -7.157°E).

•Cool; best explored on foot at low tide.

•Soaring rock arches and flying-buttress sea stacks.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de las Catedrales

What is the water temperature at Playa de las Catedrales?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Playa de las Catedrales averages 19.8°C (68°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Playa de las Catedrales?

Playa de las Catedrales is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Ribadeo, Galicia, Spain.

Is Playa de las Catedrales good for families with kids?

Playa de las Catedrales has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Playa de las Catedrales?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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Boat Tours & Excursions

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Airport & Port Transfers

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