Praia da Bestarruza: good for swimming today
Good for swimming today: calm sea, little wind, cold water (14 °C), best in the afternoon.
Swimming: 6/10good Mugardos, A Coruña
Updated:
Sea conditions today
| Time of day | Swimming | Waves | Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 6/10, good | Estimated waves of 0.1 m (calm sea) | South wind, 10 km/h (gusts of 25 km/h) | 14 °C |
| Midday | 6/10, good | Estimated waves of 0.1 m (calm sea) | South wind, 14 km/h (gusts of 30 km/h) | 14 °C |
| Afternoon | 6/10, good | Estimated waves of 0.1 m (calm sea) | South wind, 5 km/h (gusts of 18 km/h) | 14 °C |
Estuary beach: the wave height is estimated from the open-sea forecast and reduced, because swell arrives here heavily damped.
Today’s tides
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:40 | High tide | 3.6 m |
| 08:41 | Low tide | 0.9 m |
| 14:58 | High tide | 3.7 m |
| 21:05 | Low tide | 0.8 m |
What A Bestarruza is like
- Parish
- San Xulián
- Setting
- Semi-urban
- Surroundings
- Semi-urban
- Size
- 300 m long and about 40 m wide
- Sand and seabed
- Coarse golden sand
- Usual sea
- Calm water
- How busy
- Low
- Nudism
- No
- Water quality
- Official bathing area (2026 register): the Galician health service tests the water in season
Practical information
- Getting there
- Seafront promenade from Mugardos harbour
- Parking
- Not yet verified
- Lifeguards
- Yes, season 15/06-15/09 (end date from 2022, check for 2026)
- Facilities
- Foot showers, Litter bins, First-aid post, Wooden ramp
- Blue Flag
- No
What the beach has
- Yes: Lifeguards in season
- No: Blue Flag 2026-2027
- Yes: Calm water, good with children
- No: Surf and wave sports area
- Yes: Toilets
- Yes: Showers and foot taps
- Yes: Bins and cleaning
- Yes: Bus nearby
- Yes: Promenade or boardwalks
- Yes: Beach bar or restaurant nearby
- No: Nudist area
- No: Protected natural area (Natura 2000)
- No: Overnight motorhome parking within 3 km
- No: Grey and black water disposal within 5 km
There is no verified information about 3 more services.
Accessibility
- Boardwalk to the sand
- Yes
- Amphibious chair
- Yes
- Adapted toilet
- Yes
- Reserved parking
- Not yet verified
- Boardwalk: ramp
- Amphibious chair: 2022
- Adapted toilet: Aspanemi, undated
Data checked on : over a year ago, it may have changed. Source: Mugardos town council.
Is it good for children?
Yes, we recommend it for families. Estuary with no waves, family-friendly; about 300 m
Near A Bestarruza
- Related guide: Accessible beaches in Galicia: what to check before you go
Profile reviewed on . Sources: inspain.org, turismoferrolterra.es.
Note: The forecast is for guidance only. Always follow the beach flags and the lifeguards’ instructions.