Galicia, Spain

Playa de Santa Comba

Playa de Santa Comba is a beautiful, natural beach located in a remote area. The beach is characterized by its white sand and turquoise water, which is often described as clean and breathtaking. The beach is divided into three sections, one of which is only accessible by sea. This section features a cave where many mollusks can be observed in the rocks.

The beach is surrounded by small but dramatic cliffs and a lagoon that appears during low tide. There is also a small cove on one side of the beach, which leads to the Santa Comba hermitage. However, visitors are advised to be cautious as the tide can cover this entire area.

Discover places to stay near Playa de Santa Comba and enjoy the serene beauty of its turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.

In addition to its natural beauty, Playa de Santa Comba offers ample parking at the eastern end. Despite its size and the presence of a large main beach, the area remains almost virgin with practically no nearby buildings. This contributes to the beach's serene and untouched atmosphere.

What to do at Playa de Santa Comba?

Amenities

Playa de Santa Comba amenities include parking.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the natural beauty of the beach, particularly its white sand, turquoise water, and breathtaking scenery. The beach's remote location, dramatic cliffs, and unique features such as a lagoon during low tide, a small church, and a cave with mollusks are also highly appreciated. However, some visitors noted that the water can be a bit cold and that access to certain areas can be affected by the tide.

Where to Stay near Playa de Santa Comba?

If you’re planning a trip to Playa de Santa Comba, consider staying in the nearby town of Ferrol, which offers a range of accommodation options. Most visitors enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the beach as part of a broader itinerary that includes visiting other attractions in the region.

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

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Where is Playa de Santa Comba?

Latitude: 43.5577778 / Longitude: -8.2922222

Playa de Santa Comba is located in Galicia. The following map of Playa de Santa Comba shows the exact location.

Playa de Santa Comba: Weather Today

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
It's an average beach day at Playa de Santa Comba. The maximum air temperature is 23 °C. The sun will be strong, with a UV index of 8, so make sure to apply sunscreen. Expect some clouds in the sky. The sea temperature is 18 °C, and the waves are moderate. The wind might be a bit strong at times.
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Air

Low / High18.1°C/23°C
Feels Like (High)23°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature18.0 °C
Wave Height1.2 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:16/22:02
Sunshine Hours13.5 hrs
UV Index7.65
Cloud Cover29%
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Wind

Speed24 km/h
Gusts51.5 km/h
DirectionNE

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