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Praia Area da Secada
4.6★ · 1,589 Google ratings · 1 A Illa de Arousa gl A Illa de Arousa, Galicia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 250 m away · fills up
Walk
30 m · under a minute
Length
650 m of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Praia Area da Secada
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 28 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect Atlantic cold water year-round
Water temperature remains very cold even in summer, though crystal clear conditions make the chill worthwhile.
Shallow calm water for small children
The sheltered cove has minimal swell and shallow areas where young children can wade while remaining visible from shore.
Arrive before 10am in summer
Parking fills quickly during July and August, forcing visitors to walk from distant spots or leave.
Bring water shoes for entry
Rocky areas and shells line the shoreline, causing scratches and discomfort without footwear.
Parking costs €4.50 per day
Blue metered parking is mandatory and fills up during peak season, though roadside parking is sometimes available.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.1°C · clear
Wind
2 km/h from the SW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:17 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 A, 36626 A Illa de Arousa, Pontevedra
🅿 Parking 250 m from the listing
🌊 Water 30 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Praia Area da Secada?
The nearest mapped parking area is 250 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Praia Area da Secada?
30 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Praia Area da Secada have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Praia Area da Secada least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am and the busiest at Sun 5pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
