Sandy beach · Arnela, Spain

Praia das Fontiñas

Praia das Fontiñas is a sandy beach in Arnela, Spain. The bay opens toward the north-east across about 8 km of open sea, so expect waves when the wind comes from that side. The nearest chart sounding shows about 4.4 m of water 150 m offshore. Further out it reaches roughly 5.2 m at 400 m. Bathing water has been rated Excellent in each of the last 4 seasons. The surroundings are wooded (trees around 18 m tall), so there is natural shade to find in the afternoon. Tides matter here: the range is about 3.2 m.

SurfaceSandy
Wave shelterPartly exposedopen to the north-east, 8 km of sea
Depth4.4 m at 150 m outfirst sounding 150 m out
Bathing waterExcellent4 of the last 4 seasons rated Excellent
Tidal range3.2 mlarge
Tree cover42%wooded surroundings (trees around 18 m tall)

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Where it is

43.3715, -8.2608 · Google Maps · OpenStreetMap

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