Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Next Big City
Santiago, Vigo
Next Town
Pontevedra, A Lanzada
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Rocks
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Nice waves. Best during winter with SW winds.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
Rocks
Beach Users:
July, August, September

Long, sandy beach. Some rocks to the south.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal

Warm air during summer, colder during winter. The water never gets really warm, 13-18°C. A wetsuit is always needed.

Wind

Best Months:
January, February, March, October, November, December
Wind Type:
Thermal, Frontal
Best Direction:
N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, NNW
Main Direction:
N, SSW, SW

The best wind is SW, which comes from low pressures in the Atlantic, it also create waves. In summer with the action of the high pressure, the wind normally is North (no waves).



How to get there

Transport
Car, Bus
Access
Short walk

From Santiago south on A9 to Pontevedra. Then west on 41 until you get to A Lanzada. Parking next to the beach.

Extra information

Rules
Time

Kitesurfing is prohibited during summer. Next spot is Mexilloeira (NE to NW winds).

Nightlife

Got o Portonovo and Sanxenxo.