SkyHigh cloud
Barreiros · Lugo
Playa Fontela - Valea
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:44Low tide21:51JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 14:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind4 km/h · 135°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 70% chance of rain and wind N at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 2 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 55–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 16°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 61–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 25 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 85–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Water health
Water quality
The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.
View all test results
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/09/2025 | Not classified | 20 NMP/100 mL | 10 NMP/100 mL |
| 08/09/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 26/08/2025 | Not classified | 31 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 12/08/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 30/07/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 16/07/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 75 NMP/100 mL |
| 06/07/2025 | Not classified | 10 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 23/06/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 09/06/2025 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 20/05/2025 | Not classified | 53 NMP/100 mL | 10 NMP/100 mL |
| 15/09/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 04/09/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 20/08/2024 | Not classified | 10 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 05/08/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 21/07/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 08/07/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 25/06/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 12/06/2024 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 02/06/2024 | Not classified | 64 NMP/100 mL | 150 NMP/100 mL |
| 07/05/2024 | Not classified | 10 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 20/09/2023 | Not classified | 10 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 10/09/2023 | Not classified | 480 NMP/100 mL | 150 NMP/100 mL |
| 28/08/2023 | Not classified | 110 NMP/100 mL | 10 NMP/100 mL |
| 15/08/2023 | Not classified | 64 NMP/100 mL | 31 NMP/100 mL |
| 31/07/2023 | Not classified | 20 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 16/07/2023 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 03/07/2023 | Not classified | 10 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 20/06/2023 | Not classified | 20 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 07/06/2023 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
| 21/05/2023 | Not classified | 9 NMP/100 mL | 9 NMP/100 mL |
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Water quality
The latest microbiological sample was taken on 22/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa Fontela - Valea is identified by an extensive stretch of fine sand 700 metres long, open to the sea and linked to the Barreiros coast in Lugo. Its open-beach character is an essential part of the description, together with a continuous sandy surface whose length indicates its scale. The public name brings together two references in a single designation, without altering a morphology dominated by sand. The available information identifies it by its dimensions, composition and exposure, but provides no details about the landscape, access or specific services.
Length700 mApproximate size of the beach
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
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