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Praia de Patos
4.5★ · 4,807 Google ratings · Nigrán, Galicia
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 10 m away
Walk
40 m · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 0 m away
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
1.3 km of shoreline
Crowds
Quietest Mon 9am
Map of Praia de Patos
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1Restrooms and showers
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2017–2026
Beginners can rent surf gear locally
Multiple surf schools including Patos Surf operate on-site offering lessons and equipment rental for those new to the sport.
Bring cash for beachfront bars
Numerous bars and restaurants line the seafront, though payment methods are not detailed in reviews.
Come for sunset views
The beach offers exceptional views of the Cies Islands and Monteferro forest, with multiple visitors specifically praising summer sunsets.
Expect cold water year-round
One visitor noted the colder seawater but described it as beneficial, which aligns with Galicia's Atlantic conditions.
Visit on weekdays or off-season
Summer weekends draw crowds that limit parking, though visitors note the beach rarely feels overpacked compared to alternatives.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
21.2°C · clear
Wind
2 km/h from the ENE
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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📍 Ría de Vigo, 36340 Nigrán, Pontevedra, Spain
🅿 Parking 10 m from the listing
🌊 Water 40 m away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 0 m away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Praia de Patos?
The nearest mapped parking area is 10 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Praia de Patos?
40 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 Patos have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 0 m from the listing.
When is Praia de Patos least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 9am 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.
