Photo of Praia das Illas with white sand surface

Photo of Praia das Illas with turquoise water surface

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Photo of Praia das Illas located in natural area

7.6

Very good

Praia das Illas

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia das Illas.There are 4 restaurants nearby.CHIRINGUITO CERRADO PERMANENTEMENTE is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

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

There are 368 places to stay in the Praia das Illas area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Illas include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=251472&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Playa de las Catedrales</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8348091&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">OS MUINOS</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3432209&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villas Las Catedrales</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4721704&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa da Ferreira</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3880096&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa de abaixo</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5392288&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamentos Turisticos Casa Dina</a></li></ul>

Pumarín, Spain

#176 out of 390 in Galicia

7.6

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access White sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

A Rochela • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Bar CHIRINGUITO CERRADO PERMANENTEMENTE

4 - Frustrating 330m

Bar Chiringuito Os Castros

7.8 - Very good 330m

Spanish Restaurant O Lar De Carmiña

8.2 - Very good 920m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante As Catedrais

6.2 - Pleasant 1.4km

Bar Lusco Playa cafe & Bar Musical

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant YENKA | Restaurante – Pensión **

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant A Cofradia de Rinlo

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Porto de Rinlo

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Pulperia Mario

7.4 - Good 2.8km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

540m

Park Playa de las Catedrales

1.3km

Park Árbores senlleiras de Reinante

2.9km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantábrico

3.7km

National Park Ribón

3.7km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

3.9km

Park Praza de España

8.1km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

8.1km

Hiking Area Praia Canina de Ribadeo

8.1km

Playground Ribadeo FC

7.2km

Playground Parque Infantil

8km

Playground Parque infantil del Cargadero

8km

Playground Pistas de Figueras

9.6km

Supermarket Supermercado San Miguel

4.1km

Supermarket Gran Bazar Zhan

6km

Supermarket Mercadona

6.2km

Supermarket EROSKI Hipermercado

6.4km

Supermarket Lidl

6.5km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

6.9km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

7.5km

Supermarket Gadis

7.8km

Supermarket EROSKI

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Illas

50m

Tourist Attraction cañon del sil

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Rinlo

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Eido Dourado

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Zona cans Praia de Lóngara

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Lóngara

9 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Coto

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Ígrexa de Santa María de Vilaselán

8.6 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de Penabor

7.4km

Historical Landmark Cetaria de Rinlo (terceira)

1.6km

Historical Landmark Casa do Patín

8km

Historical Landmark Torre dos Moreno

8.1km

Historical Landmark Cargadero

8.1km

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About

Praia das Illas is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 8th place out of 25 beaches in the Lugo region 69.3 km away from its center, the city of Lugo. It is one of the beaches of A Rochela settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a straight coastline with turquoise water and white sand, so it is recommended to wear 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 Illas coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, showers. .

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.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa de Las Catedrales, which has a rating of 8.2.

Praia das Illas (Lugo) is located outside the A Rochela settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Praia das Illas with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+17 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

4.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

A Rochela • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Bar CHIRINGUITO CERRADO PERMANENTEMENTE

4 - Frustrating 330m

Bar Chiringuito Os Castros

7.8 - Very good 330m

Spanish Restaurant O Lar De Carmiña

8.2 - Very good 920m

Restaurant Bar Restaurante As Catedrais

6.2 - Pleasant 1.4km

Bar Lusco Playa cafe & Bar Musical

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Restaurant YENKA | Restaurante – Pensión **

8.4 - Very good 2.3km

Restaurant A Cofradia de Rinlo

8.6 - Excellent 2.5km

Restaurant Restaurante Porto de Rinlo

9 - Excellent 2.6km

Restaurant Pulperia Mario

7.4 - Good 2.8km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

540m

Park Playa de las Catedrales

1.3km

Park Árbores senlleiras de Reinante

2.9km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantábrico

3.7km

National Park Ribón

3.7km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

3.9km

Park Praza de España

8.1km

Hiking Area Camino Natural Ruta del Cantabrico

8.1km

Hiking Area Praia Canina de Ribadeo

8.1km

Playground Ribadeo FC

7.2km

Playground Parque Infantil

8km

Playground Parque infantil del Cargadero

8km

Playground Pistas de Figueras

9.6km

Supermarket Supermercado San Miguel

4.1km

Supermarket Gran Bazar Zhan

6km

Supermarket Mercadona

6.2km

Supermarket EROSKI Hipermercado

6.4km

Supermarket Lidl

6.5km

Supermarket Tienda Supercor Stop & Go

6.9km

Supermarket Supermercados Alimerka

7.5km

Supermarket Gadis

7.8km

Supermarket EROSKI

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Illas

50m

Tourist Attraction cañon del sil

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Rinlo

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Eido Dourado

9.2 - Excellent 3.4km

Tourist Attraction Zona cans Praia de Lóngara

3.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Lóngara

9 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Coto

5.6km

Tourist Attraction Ígrexa de Santa María de Vilaselán

8.6 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Mirador de Penabor

7.4km

Historical Landmark Cetaria de Rinlo (terceira)

1.6km

Historical Landmark Casa do Patín

8km

Historical Landmark Torre dos Moreno

8.1km

Historical Landmark Cargadero

8.1km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Elody. Un lugar para sentirte acariciado por el mar

150m from the beach

10 Exceptional

Elody. Un lugar para sentirte acariciado por el mar

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

A Rochela • 760m from center

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780m from the beach

8.3 Very good

OS MUINOS

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

A Rochela • 530m from center

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2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Villas Las Catedrales

Resort Villa

Vilar • 2.1km from center

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2.5km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Hotel Mi Norte

Hotel

Vilar • 2.6km from center

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2.5km from the beach

Chalet el cerrado a 500m playa catedrales

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

A Rochela • 2.2km from center

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2.6km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hotel Playa de las Catedrales

Hotel

O Outeiro • 2.3km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Belvedere with sea views

Entire House

Vilar • 3km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Casa da Ferreira

Entire House

Vilar • 3km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Casa de abaixo

Entire Apartment

Vilar • 3.1km from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Casa de Paleo

Entire House

Vilar • 3.1km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Casa de arriba

Entire Apartment

Vilar • 3.1km from center

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2.8km from the beach

9.5 Exceptional

Apartamentos Turisticos Casa Dina

Entire Apartment

Vilar • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

460m 6 min walk

Praia dos Castros Praia dos Castros

6.8 Good

Popular beach 1.5km 20 min walk

Cathedrals Beach Cathedrals Beach

8.2 Very good

3.1km

Praia de Arealonga Praia de Arealonga

6.7 Good

5.8km

Praia de Coto Praia de Coto

7.2 Good

6.4km

Praia de Gabieira Praia de Gabieira

6 Pleasant

7.6km

Praia de Rocas Brancas Praia de Rocas Brancas

6 Pleasant

9km

Praia da Rapadoira Praia da Rapadoira

7.9 Very good

9.4km

Playa de Arnao Playa de Arnao

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

A Rochela • 740m

Main locality of province

Lugo • 69.3km

Transport

Airport

OVD • 88.9km

Bus Station

Estación de Autobuses de Ribadeo • 8.1km

Train Station

Os Castros • 810m

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Praia das Illas is covered with snow-white sand. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia das Illas?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia das Illas, 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 Illas good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia das Illas is fully protected from waves.

Is the Praia das Illas 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 Illas secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

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

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

There are 4 restaurants nearby.CHIRINGUITO CERRADO PERMANENTEMENTE is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Illas?

There are 368 places to stay in the Praia das Illas area.

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

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia das Illas from parking?

The Praia das Illas 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 Illas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia das Illas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia das Illas located in 0 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Praia das Illas is August. Its average value reaches 20°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 18°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 12°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia das Illas (Lugo) 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 Illas (Lugo) 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.