Galicia is one of the best destinations to enjoy a vacation period or any getaway. If you want to enjoy the summer to the fullest, it is important that you know where to go, and if you want to save money, a good option is to resort to destinations that allow you to enjoy all its possibilities without the large influx of the main destinations.

The Galician autonomous community offers many opportunities to choose them as a holiday destination. If you are one of those people who love the beach and the sea, we are going to tell you about the best beaches in Galicia, places where you can relax and enjoy both rest and numerous water activities, depending on the case.

The best beaches in Galicia

Galicia has a total coastline of 1,500 kilometers, without intersecting the nearby islands, which allows it to have more than 130 sandbanks of all kinds, from some urban to others wild, with some intended for tranquility and others ideal for enjoying the surfing or scuba diving. That said, we bring you the best beaches in Galicia.

Beach of the Cathedrals – Rebadge (Lugo)

Playa de lass Cathedrals are considered by many to be one of the best beaches not only in Galicia, but in all of Spain. It is a sandy area that is located in the Marina de Lugo, where its domes, arches and stone needles that have been sculpted by the wind, the sea and the passage of time are especially surprising.

Known as “the cathedral of the sea “, it allows you to enjoy a great experience walking along its white sand, an essential beach to visit if you are in Galicia.

Roads Beach – Ices Islands (Monteverdi)

Another of the best beaches in Galicia is Playa de Roads. It is nicknamed “the Caribbean”, since it has fine white sand, and has emerald-colored waters that attract attention. It is a beach that is 1.3 kilometers long, linking the islands of Faro and Montaged.

This place is perfect to enjoy water activities such as scuba diving.

Million Beach – O Vice do (Lugo)

Million Beach is a semi-urban beach that is of great natural beauty due to its cliffs, joints and dunes, as well as its fine white sand. It is a kilometer of sand that is perfect to enjoy a day at the beach.

It is an area where there are a large number of migratory birds and seagulls, making it a great experience for those who seek their observation. It is a beach that you must visit if you are looking for greater tranquility.

Medina Beach – Congas de Morrison (Monteverdi)

Medina Beach is located on the banks of the Riau de Vigo, being a beach that is characterized by its blue and crystalline waters, as well as its white sand. As a whole, it has been considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Spain.

Also, Congas de Morrison has another 38 sandbanks that are very popular among Galician’s and other visitors to this autonomous community. This particular beach is small, but it has everything you need for all kinds of people.

Coves beach- Vieira (Lugo)

Coves Beach is 1.5 kilometers long, with fine sand and located near the Vieira estuary. This is a very popular urban beach that is very busy during the summer months. From the western part of it, So Castells stands out, some rocks that have been the protagonists of different historical shipwrecks.

O VA Beach – Caruso (Monteverdi)

Located just 8 kilometers from the center of Vigo is O VA Beach, a 45 meter wide beach that is located in Gorilla Bay, in Corona.

It has crystalline and green waters, with very fine white sand. It limits with the old Roman town of Mirabel as well as with the bridge of the private island of Gorilla. In addition, in the arena it there is a small forest.

Canada Beach – O Grove and Sanxenxo (Monteverdi)

Canada Beach is one of the best known in all of Galicia. The sand has a length of 2.5 kilometers, with fine sand and crystal clear waters, being a perfect place for those who practice water sports.

Its strong waves make it perfect for surfing in Galicia, but it is also suitable for all bathers.

Elide Beach – Ones Island (Monteverdi)

In the Ones archipelago you can enjoy five almost virgin beaches. Elide beach, located in the north of the island, is the largest and one of the most famous nudist beaches.

It is sheltered from the wind and there are great views of the Monteverdi estuary. In summer it can be reached from Porto-Novo, Congas, Sanxenxo, Aldan, Marin and Buru through the boats enabled for it.

Laxer Beach – Laxer (A Corunna)

Laxer beach has calm and very clean waters. Its fine white sand has an extension of almost 2 kilometers. It is part of the municipalities of the Costa da Morten, in the northwest of the autonomous community.

It has the services of an urban beach, as well as walkways to allow access for all types of public.

Area Major – Walls (A Corunna)

The Area Mayor beach is one of the most beautiful and spectacular in Galicia. It has a great beauty that is difficult to match, with a length of 1.5 kilometers and fine sand.

It is a perfect place to enjoy bathing in a unique natural environment; and it is even possible to see dolphins at some times of the year.