SkyOvercast with light rain
Vilagarcía de Arousa · Pontevedra
Playa de Illa Cortegada
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,500 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:14Low tide21:58JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Compostela · 1.4 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 14 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 84–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 14°High 16°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 11 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 90–99% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 15°High 15°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 88–98% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Illa Cortegada is not a single beach but a small island whose beach areas—Balouredo, Sartaxes, Muelle-Aldea and Batel—together have a total perimeter of 1,500 metres. The isolated, vegetation-covered group is designated a Natural Area and has golden sand, a mountain frontage and calm waters. Access is restricted and possible only by boat, with anchorage available and an interurban transport connection. The site's distinctive feature lies precisely in its island character and limited visitation.
Length1,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width6.8 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital do Salnés · 1 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Illa CortegadaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Illa CortegadaWhere to stay
near Playa de Illa Cortegada
1
Hotel CarrilHotel in Vilagarcía de Arousa
649 mapprox.
2
Hotel Playa CompostelaAvenida Rosalía de Castro 138
898 mapprox.
3
Apartamentos Turísticos Vilagarcía – Río UllaApartamento en Vilagarcía de Arousa
2.3 kmapprox.
4
Hotel VilagarcíaAvenida da Mariña 16, Vilagarcía de Arousa
2.6 kmapprox.
5
Hotel Alda CastelaoRúa Arzobispo Lago 5, Vilagarcía de Arousa
2.7 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de Illa CortegadaAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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