Playa Canto de Area (Barreiros)

• The beach is about 120 metres long
• Approximate beach width (average values): 20 metres
  Width variation: a lot
• The degree of occupation of the beach is generally low.
• It is a beach without a promenade.
• Type of sand on the beach: white
• Is it a naturist (nudist) beach?: No
  (Check with your local tourist office or town hall as each beach may have its own specific regulation)
• Is there a tourist information office on or near the beach? no

Security features Canto de Area Beach (Barreiros)

• With regard to the bathing conditions, it is usually a beach with moderate waves / windy.
• The beach does NOT have a lifeguard service.
• The beach has NO signalling elements (flags, beacons…).
• Nearest hospital:

  Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro
  Avda. Campoamor, 341 (Vigo)

  Indicative distance to the hospital from the beach: 10 km.

  (Source: Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge [July 2020])
  (Check with the nearest tourist office or the town hall of the municipality to which Canto de Area Beach (Barreiros) belongs to confirm the information)

Accessibility features Canto de Area Beach (Barreiros)

• How to get to the beach: difficult on foot.
• Does it have access facilities for people with reduced mobility / motor disabilities?: No
• It is possible that the access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
  If in doubt, ask at the nearest tourist office or town hall.
• Is there a car park: No
• Nearest road to the beach: Canido – Canto de Area
• Is there a bus line to the beach (or to a nearby access)?: Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity (Vigo – Baiona at 2 Km)
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates when it is operational.

• How to get to the beach: difficult on foot.
• Does it have access facilities for people with reduced mobility / motor disabilities?: No
• It is possible that the access to the beach is not signposted or that the signposting is insufficient.
  If in doubt, ask at the nearest tourist office or town hall.
• Is there a car park: No
• Nearest road to the beach: Canido – Canto de Area
• Is there a bus line to the beach (or to a nearby access)?: Yes
  Type of bus / additional info: Intercity (Vigo – Baiona at 2 Km)
  Check with the nearest tourist office or town hall to confirm routes and dates when it is operational.

Nature around

• Canto de Area beach (Barreiros) is in an area with interesting vegetation.
• Where is the vegetation found (type, etc.)?
  On the beach
• What is the composition of the beach?
  Sand / Gravel
• What is the coastline (coastal frontage) on which the beach is located like?
  Cliff