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Praia de Montalvo
4.6★ · 1,029 Google ratings · Sanxenxo, Galicia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 90 m away
Walk
60 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 100 m away
Length
950 m of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Praia de Montalvo

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1Restrooms100 m from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 20 visitors · 2016–2026
Expect wind and waves in winter
The beach faces open ocean and produces waves suitable for surfing, particularly in off-season months.
Plan for shallow water and kids
The beach has only a gentle slope with shallow water that stays shallow for a long distance from shore.
Arrive early on summer weekends
Multiple visitors note the beach gets crowded in peak season, though it remains quieter than nearby Sanxenxo and Portonovo.
Bring water shoes for the seabed
Reviewers recommend water sandals because of fanecas, small spiky creatures found in the shallow water.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
20.2°C · clear
Wind
2 km/h from the W
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 11:17 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Spain, 36979 Sanxenxo, Pontevedra
🅿 Parking 90 m from the listing
🌊 Water 60 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 100 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Praia de Montalvo?
The nearest mapped parking area is 90 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Praia de Montalvo?
60 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 Montalvo have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 m from the listing.
When is Praia de Montalvo least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.