#591 European Rank Blue Flag Certified
Praia da Lanzada
O Grove, Galicia, Spain•Balearic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: La galdi'u (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.22/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
17.1°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€42/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Moderate Surf
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces W (280°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Exercise Caution
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces W (280°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
W (280°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 10°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the W-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Praia da Lanzada: Noticeable shorebreak; recommend caution for small children and non-swimmers. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · O Grove, Galicia, Spain
Crisp & Bracing
Early August
17.1°C
Air ~30°C
Short dips only; spring wetsuit recommended
Invigorating cold dip. Swimmers generally wear a shorty wetsuit for sessions over 10–15 minutes.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 17.1°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.6°C | 16°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 13.2°C | 17°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 13.4°C | 19°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 14.1°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 15.2°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 16.4°C | 28°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| July | 16.9°C | 30°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| August | 17.1°C | 30°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| September | 16.9°C | 28°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| October | 16.3°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| November | 15.3°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 14.3°C | 18°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Peak 17.1°C in August · cold-water plunge / wetsuit season
Planning around peak water warmth (17.1°C)?
Lock in coastal villas and boutique stays near Praia da Lanzada for the optimal June–July–August–September swimming window.
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🏖️ Praia da Lanzada (O Grove, Galicia, Spain)
🌊 Water temperature: 17.1°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces W (sheltered from E winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/a-lanzada-es/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: ExcellentCertified Blue Flag
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Excellent Quality
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.2 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Praia da Lanzada
Two kilometres of cold, clean Atlantic white sand beside a hermitage of fertility legends. Galicia's great arc.
Destination Advisory & Classificationcold-water destination (17.1°C peak) — aesthetic/scenic ranking rather than warm swimming
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: PO-308 coastal road with multiple large parking areas and dune-protecting wooden boardwalks
•Protected Status / Environment: Natura 2000 protected coastal dune system and Blue Flag certified
•Notable Feature: Over 2.5km of pristine white sand on the open Atlantic isthmus linking O Grove to the mainland with nearby 10th-century hermitage and castro ruins
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Typical Rate: ~€6/day
EasyPark AppBlue Line Meters (Strisce Blu / Zona Azul)
EasyPark mobile app is widely supported across blue-line municipal zones.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Morning Shade • Late Afternoon Golden Hours
Faces westward into the open horizon, offering bright afternoon sun and prime sunset vantage points.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)
Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
NoFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
YesGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near O Grove, Galicia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (42.428°N, -8.874°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Praia da Lanzada involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Bracing but gentle on calm days; a fertility-rite chapel at one end.
•A dune-backed arc on the Rías Baixas with a 12th-century hermitage.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across O Grove, Galicia, Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Praia da Lanzada
What is the water temperature at Praia da Lanzada?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Praia da Lanzada averages 17.1°C (63°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Praia da Lanzada?
Praia da Lanzada is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in O Grove, Galicia, Spain.
Is Praia da Lanzada good for families with kids?
Praia da Lanzada has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Praia da Lanzada?
Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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