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7.4

Good

Praia de Area Fofa

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Area Fofa?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Area Fofa.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Playa De Abra is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

Area Fofa Beach

Pajón, Spain

#203 out of 390 in Galicia

7.4

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Panxon • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Playa De Abra

8.8 - Excellent 540m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Mesón Beiramar

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Club Náutico de Panxón

8.2 - Very good 650m

Restaurant Taperia O'Druída

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Restaurante Puntoecoma

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Restaurant Bar & Restaurante Eladio

8 - Very good 980m

Bar Chiringuito La ola patos

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Abadia

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Prado Restaurante

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Hiking Area Playa del narco

480m

Park Ecosistema Dunar Praia América Panxón

1.4km

Park Merendeiro de Monteferro

1.4km

Hiking Area Senda del Río Muíños

1.8km

Park Area canina, Nigrán

1.8km

Park Xosé Vázquez Grela Park

1.8km

Park Monte Lourido

2.9km

Park PF Saians

3.7km

Park Paseo fluvial del Río Baíña

4km

Playground Parque infantil municipal

940m

Playground Parque Infantil de Panxón

940m

Playground Plaza Rosalía de Castro

2km

Playground Parque Infantil Alameda Saiáns

2.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Ramallosa

3.6km

Playground Indiana Bill

3.6km

Playground Alameda de Navia

8.5km

Supermarket Alimentación Chamorro

480m

Supermarket Supermercado " Alimentación Andrés "

510m

Supermarket Cosmar Supermercado

520m

Supermarket Supermercado Cosmar

550m

Supermarket Eroski City Panxon

580m

Supermarket Froiz

1.9km

Supermarket Autoservicio Praia América Center

2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Panxón

1000m

Tourist Attraction Monteferro

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Batería costeira J-3 Monteferro

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portiño

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Rendeeira Miradoiro de San Miguel de Oia

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pozo da Aguada

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Capilla de San Juan del Castillo

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Colexiata de Santa María de Baiona

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Virxe da Rocha

9 - Excellent 3.7km

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About

Praia de Area Fofa is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 94th place out of 187 beaches in the Pontevedra region 35.1 km away from its center, the city of Pontevedra. It is one of the beaches of Panxon settlement, just 0.6 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia de Area Fofa coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .

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.

18 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Panxon, which has a rating of 8.1.

Praia de Area Fofa is located in Pontevedra within Panxon, 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 +13 ^o C

Air temperature

5.4 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Panxon • 0.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante Playa De Abra

8.8 - Excellent 540m

Seafood Restaurant Restaurante Mesón Beiramar

8.6 - Excellent 590m

Restaurant Club Náutico de Panxón

8.2 - Very good 650m

Restaurant Taperia O'Druída

8.6 - Excellent 690m

Restaurant Restaurante Puntoecoma

8.8 - Excellent 890m

Restaurant Bar & Restaurante Eladio

8 - Very good 980m

Bar Chiringuito La ola patos

9.6 - Exceptional 1.1km

Spanish Restaurant Restaurante La Abadia

8.4 - Very good 1.6km

Restaurant Prado Restaurante

8.6 - Excellent 1.7km

Hiking Area Playa del narco

480m

Park Ecosistema Dunar Praia América Panxón

1.4km

Park Merendeiro de Monteferro

1.4km

Hiking Area Senda del Río Muíños

1.8km

Park Area canina, Nigrán

1.8km

Park Xosé Vázquez Grela Park

1.8km

Park Monte Lourido

2.9km

Park PF Saians

3.7km

Park Paseo fluvial del Río Baíña

4km

Playground Parque infantil municipal

940m

Playground Parque Infantil de Panxón

940m

Playground Plaza Rosalía de Castro

2km

Playground Parque Infantil Alameda Saiáns

2.8km

Playground Parque Infantil de Ramallosa

3.6km

Playground Indiana Bill

3.6km

Playground Alameda de Navia

8.5km

Supermarket Alimentación Chamorro

480m

Supermarket Supermercado " Alimentación Andrés "

510m

Supermarket Cosmar Supermercado

520m

Supermarket Supermercado Cosmar

550m

Supermarket Eroski City Panxon

580m

Supermarket Froiz

1.9km

Supermarket Autoservicio Praia América Center

2.1km

Supermarket Carrefour Express

2.2km

Supermarket Supermercados Froiz

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Panxón

1000m

Tourist Attraction Monteferro

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Batería costeira J-3 Monteferro

8.4 - Very good 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portiño

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Rendeeira Miradoiro de San Miguel de Oia

10 - Exceptional 2.9km

Tourist Attraction Pozo da Aguada

8.6 - Excellent 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Capilla de San Juan del Castillo

8.8 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Colexiata de Santa María de Baiona

9.2 - Excellent 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Virxe da Rocha

9 - Excellent 3.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Precioso apartamento con terreno y vistas a cies

2.8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Precioso apartamento con terreno y vistas a cies

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Panxon • 3km from center

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3km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Parador de Baiona

Hotel

Loureiral • 3km from center

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3.2km from the beach

9.9 Exceptional

Villa El Castanal

Entire House

Moana • 3.4km from center

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3.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Lugar da Domeira

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Panxon • 3.6km from center

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3.5km from the beach

7.6 Very good

Hotel Pinzon

Hotel

Loureiral • 3.4km from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hotel Tres Carabelas

Hotel

Loureiral • 3.4km from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Estela do Mar

Hostel

Loureiral • 3.5km from center

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3.6km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Carabela La Pinta

Hotel

Loureiral • 3.5km from center

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3.7km from the beach

7 Good

Hotel Bayona

Hotel

Loureiral • 3.6km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Fonte Zeta

Entire Apartment

Loureiral • 3.5km from center

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3.7km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Piso Centrico Baiona

Entire Apartment

Loureiral • 3.6km from center

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Casco antiguo con patio y a 5 min de la playa

3.7km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Casco antiguo con patio y a 5 min de la playa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Panxon • 3.5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

430m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Playa de Madorra Playa de Madorra

6.5 Good

480m 6 min walk

Playa de Arribas Blancas Playa de Arribas Blancas

7.1 Good

900m 12 min walk

Praia de Patos Praia de Patos

7.6 Very good

910m 12 min walk

Praia de Portocelo Praia de Portocelo

6 Pleasant

1km 14 min walk

Praia de Panxon Praia de Panxon

8.1 Very good

1.4km 19 min walk

Praia de Prado Praia de Prado

8 Very good

1.7km 22 min walk

Praia dos Muinos Praia dos Muinos

7.2 Good

2.3km

Praia America Praia America

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Panxon • 640m

Main locality of province

Pontevedra • 35.1km

Transport

Airport

PXS • 17.1km

Bus Station

Avenida da Gran Vía • 11.8km

Train Station

Vigo Urzáiz • 13.7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Area Fofa?

The coastline of Praia de Area Fofa is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Praia de Area Fofa?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia de Area Fofa, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Praia de Area Fofa good for swimming?

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

Praia de Area Fofa does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Praia de Area Fofa good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Area Fofa secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Area Fofa is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Area Fofa?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Area Fofa.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Playa De Abra is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Area Fofa?

There are 388 places to stay in the Praia de Area Fofa area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Area Fofa include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Area Fofa from parking?

The Praia de Area Fofa 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 de Area Fofa?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Area Fofa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Monteferro located in 1.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Area Fofa?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Area Fofa 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.