Praia de Canelas
4.6★ · 141 Google ratings, Galicia
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
300 m of shoreline
Sand
150 m from the water to the back
Map of Praia de Canelas
Guide
Good to know
Visit at low tide
Exposed flats reveal shells, starfish, and tide pools that make the visit more spectacular than at high tide.
Walk the 3 km wooden boardwalk
A scenic promenade runs along the entire coast and is ideal for sunset viewing and exploring the natural setting.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2026
Park at designated lot only
Vehicle access beyond the parking area is prohibited, and the Galician Regional Government issues fines to unauthorized drivers.
Expect rocky shores and iron-stained sand
The beach has extensive rocks along the shoreline and ferruginous soil beneath the sand that can stain clothing.
Bring water shoes for rocky entry
Rocks line the shore, making water shoes useful for wading, though the beach offers a large sand area for sunbathing.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
20.1°C · clear
Wind
2 km/h from the W
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:19 PM.
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Questions
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How far is the walk to the water at Praia de Canelas?
10 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 Canelas 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.
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