Photo of Praia das Vacas with white sand surface

Photo of Praia das Vacas with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia das Vacas with very clean level of cleanliness

7.4

Good

Praia das Vacas

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia das Vacas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia das Vacas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante San Martín is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Vacas?

There are 120 places to stay in the Praia das Vacas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Vacas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9504605&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Balares Hotel da Natureza</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=91955&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Playa de Laxe</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=544311&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hostal Residencia Bahia</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2150056&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A Casa de Lelo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2491977&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Duplex OS BATANS</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5300393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento en Laxe, Costa da Morte</a></li></ul>

Ures, Spain

#203 out of 390 in Galicia

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Perfect for swimming

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Located within the settlement

Taboido • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Bar A Ría

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Mar De Ardora

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

1.6km

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

8 - Very good 1.7km

Cafe Cafeteria Paris

2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Parrillada Monte Blanco

7 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Pizzeria Reggio

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant casa sabelo

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

2.4km

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

2.8km

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

2.9km

Park Lagoa do Cabo da Area - Brañas Mouras

3.9km

Park Jardines del Paseo Marítimo de Laxe

4.4km

Park Rua Villa Amparo, 8

4.5km

Hiking Area Aluguer de cabalos Rancho Chico

4.5km

Park Merendeiro do Faro de Laxe

4.9km

Hiking Area Ruta do Percebe de Laxe

4.9km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.4km

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

4.5km

Supermarket EROSKI

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

890m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

9 - Excellent 4km

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

3.7km

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

4.4km

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About

Praia das Vacas is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 103th place out of 178 beaches in the A Coruña region 50.8 km away from its center, the city of Santiago de Compostela. It is one of the beaches of Taboido settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and white sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia das Vacas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Laxe, which has a rating of 8.3.

Praia das Vacas is located in A Coruña region (Costa da Morte sub-region) within Taboido, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.8 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Taboido • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante San Martín

8.4 - Very good 1.3km

Restaurant Bar A Ría

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Mar De Ardora

9.4 - Excellent 1.4km

Restaurant Casa das Mariscadoras

1.6km

Bar Chiringuito de Balarés

8 - Very good 1.7km

Cafe Cafeteria Paris

2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante Parrillada Monte Blanco

7 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Pizzeria Reggio

8.8 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant casa sabelo

8.6 - Excellent 2.8km

Hiking Area Mirador punta do cabalo

2.4km

Hiking Area Molinos de Frexufre

2.8km

Hiking Area Miradoiro de Monte Castelo

2.9km

Park Lagoa do Cabo da Area - Brañas Mouras

3.9km

Park Jardines del Paseo Marítimo de Laxe

4.4km

Park Rua Villa Amparo, 8

4.5km

Hiking Area Aluguer de cabalos Rancho Chico

4.5km

Park Merendeiro do Faro de Laxe

4.9km

Hiking Area Ruta do Percebe de Laxe

4.9km

Playground Parque Infantil

4.4km

Supermarket Joalper S.L.

4.5km

Supermarket EROSKI

4.5km

Supermarket Supermercado Coviran

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de As Maceiras

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Area das Vacas

8.6 - Excellent 80m

Tourist Attraction Praia da Barra

890m

Tourist Attraction Playa de Rebordelo

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Punta da Facha

10 - Exceptional 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Balarés

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Miradoiro de Monte Branco

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction O banco dos picotiños

2.8km

Tourist Attraction Monumento aos percebeiros

9 - Excellent 4km

Historical Landmark Castro de Borneiro

3.7km

Historical Landmark Dombate dolmen

4.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.6km from the beach

9 Excellent

Casas Cuncheiro

Country House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 870m from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

A Casa de Lelo

Entire Apartment

Balares • 2.9km from center

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2.2km from the beach

10 Exceptional

Balares Hotel da Natureza

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 2.9km from center

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3.8km from the beach

Casa as Milleiras - Serantes - Laxe

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 3.3km from center

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4.3km from the beach

OKTHEWAY LAXE HOUSE

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 3.9km from center

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4.4km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Apartamento Paseo Maritimo Laxe

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hostal Residencia Bahia

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

O Pineiro • 4.2km from center

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4.4km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Hotel Playa de Laxe

Hotel

O Pineiro • 4.1km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8 Very good

Duplex OS BATANS

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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3 bedrooms appartement at Laxe 80 m away from the beach with balcony

4.5km from the beach

7.2 Good

3 bedrooms appartement at Laxe 80 m away from the beach with balcony

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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Casa de piedra acogedora a 2 minutos de la playa

4.5km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa de piedra acogedora a 2 minutos de la playa

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Taboido • 4.3km from center

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4.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Apartamento en Laxe, Costa da Morte

Entire Apartment

O Pineiro • 4.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.3km 17 min walk

Praia de Rebordelo Praia de Rebordelo

7.9 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia de Balares Praia de Balares

7.7 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia de Rebordelo II Praia de Rebordelo II

7.9 Very good

3.9km

Praia da Ermida Praia da Ermida

6.8 Good

4.2km

Praia do Osmo Praia do Osmo

8 Very good

4.2km

Praia do Osmo II Praia do Osmo II

7.1 Good

Popular beach 4.4km

Laxe Beach Laxe Beach

8.3 Very good

5.8km

Praia de Soesto Praia de Soesto

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Taboido • 850m

Main locality of province

Santiago de Compostela • 50.8km

Transport

Airport

LCG • 47.2km

Bus Station

Urbanización Breogán • 42.1km

Train Station

Estación de tren Cerceda-Meirama • 40.9km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia das Vacas?

The coastline of Praia das Vacas is covered with snow-white sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia das Vacas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia das Vacas, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia das Vacas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia das Vacas is fully protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia das Vacas for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia das Vacas good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Praia das Vacas secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia das Vacas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia das Vacas.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante San Martín is the closest place located 1500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Vacas?

There are 120 places to stay in the Praia das Vacas area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Vacas include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia das Vacas from parking?

The Praia das Vacas has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia das Vacas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia das Vacas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia Area das Vacas located in 0.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia das Vacas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia das Vacas is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 11°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia das Vacas (A Coruna) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia das Vacas (A Coruna) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.