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Praia de Arnela (West)
4.1★ · 21 Google ratings, Galicia
✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
40 m · under a minute
Length
200 m of shoreline
Sand
80 m from the water to the back
Map of Praia de Arnela (West)
Guide
Good to know
Come for solitude and uncrowded conditions
This beach attracts few visitors compared to nearby beaches, making it appealing for those seeking quiet and tranquility.
Visit at low tide for exploring
Exposed rocks reveal barnacles and seafood when the tide recedes, offering a different experience than high tide visits.
Litter reported
Visitors mention rubbish on the sand.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Expect strong currents and powerful waves
Multiple visitors report dangerous conditions including violent waves and currents that flow rightward from the main beach.
Algae buildup and cold water year-round
Reviewers consistently report significant algae with a rotten smell and very cold water temperatures throughout visits.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
19.9°C · mostly clear
Wind
5 km/h from the WSW
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:29 PM.
Practical
Plan your visit
🌊 Water 40 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Praia de Arnela?
20 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 de Arnela 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.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
