Spain · A Coruña
Playa Area da Vila
A Coruña, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 18.0 | 1.0 |
| Thu 3 | 18.1 | 0.9 |
| Fri 4 | 18.2 | 1.1 |
| Sat 5 | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Sun 6 | 18.6 | 1.7 |
| Mon 7 | 18.8 | 1.9 |
| Tue 8 | 18.1 | 1.6 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Lingunde360 mA Coruña
- Playa A Arei?a Branca1.2 kmA Coruña
- Playa O Ari?o1.9 kmA Coruña
- Playa O Lago - Camari?as1.9 kmA Coruña
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Camariñas, about ~800 m away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Hotel Playa de Camariñas, about ~140 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Playa de Camariñas, about ~140 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~590 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Playa Area da Vila?
Playa Area da Vila sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It sits in A Coruña. There's parking about ~80 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. The nearest town, Camariñas, is about ~800 m away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Hotel Playa de Camariñas is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Area da Vila?
Yes — Playa Area da Vila carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 1 of its 1 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Area da Vila today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa Area da Vila at around 18°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off A Coruña. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Area da Vila?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around A Coruña. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa Area da Vila doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa Area da Vila?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Camariñas, about ~800 m away.