Galicia, Spain

Praia de Quenxe

Praia de Quenxe is an urban beach situated in the tranquil town of Corcubión, in Spain. This small beach is notable for its fine sand and crystal clear waters, which are known to be quite cold. Despite its urban location, the beach retains a natural charm and is characterized by its calmness and cleanliness, making it an ideal spot for couples or small families.

The beach's tranquility extends to its crowd levels as well. It is typically uncrowded, especially during morning hours, providing an atmosphere of serenity and peace. This makes Praia de Quenxe a safe and enjoyable location for small children as well, due to the minimal waves.

Explore accommodation options near Praia de Quenxe and enjoy the tranquility and crystal clear waters of this charming beach in Corcubión.

In terms of amenities, the beach provides a variety of options along its promenade. This includes a selection of restaurants and bars, offering visitors the chance to relax and enjoy local cuisine after a day at the beach.

What to do at Praia de Quenxe?

Bars

You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the tranquility and cleanliness of the beach, with its fine sand, clear and calm waters, and the fact that it is not usually crowded, making it ideal for couples and small families. They also appreciate the good views and the helpfulness of local apartment owners. However, some visitors complain about the water being very cold.

Where to Stay near Praia de Quenxe?

If you’re visiting Praia de Quenxe, consider staying in the charming town of Corcubión, which offers accommodations within walking distance to the beach. Most visitors to the area enjoy the serene beach environment along with exploring nearby attractions in the region.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Praia de Quenxe?

Latitude: 42.9388198 / Longitude: -9.1907705

Praia de Quenxe is located in Galicia. The following map of Praia de Quenxe shows the exact location.

Praia de Quenxe: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
Today is a mixed day at the beach that is better suited for a brisk walk along the shore than a relaxing sunbathing session. While the air temperature reaches 20.9 °C, the conditions are quite breezy with strong winds that might make staying comfortable on the sand challenging. You will notice a fair amount of cloud cover moving through the area throughout the day. The water remains quite cold at 15.1 °C, and with waves reaching 1.5 m, it is definitely not a day for swimming. If you do head out, please be aware that the UV Index is 6.75, so it is important to protect your skin even with the clouds. Overall, it is a day to enjoy the coastal views rather than getting into the water.
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Air

Low / High13.5°C/20.9°C
Feels Like (High)20.4°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature15.1 °C
Wave Height1.5 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:39/21:30
Sunshine Hours13.0 hrs
UV Index6.75
Cloud Cover30%
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Wind

Speed24.2 km/h
Gusts56.5 km/h
DirectionNE

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