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.

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.


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Playa de Santa Comba: Weather Today

📅 Thursday, April 2, 2026
This is a challenging day for a beach visit, and it is best to avoid planning any swimming or sunbathing activities. The air temperature reaches a maximum of 14.5 °C, which feels quite cool, and the sea temperature is a chilly 13.1 °C, making the water unsuitable for swimming. You will encounter significant cloud cover throughout the day, and the breeze is quite strong, accompanied by some rather powerful pulses of wind that can make sitting on the sand uncomfortable. Furthermore, the waves are notably high and choppy, which adds to the rough conditions. With a UV Index of 6.05, you should still be mindful of sun protection if you are spending time outdoors. Overall, the combination of cold water, strong winds, and rough surf makes this an unfavorable day for the beach.
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Air

Low / High11.7°C/14.5°C
Feels Like (High)12.7°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature13.1 °C
Wave Height1.4 m
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Rain

Rain Chance3%
Rainfall0 mm
Rain Duration0 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset08:12/21:00
Sunshine Hours11.0 hrs
UV Index6.05
Cloud Cover86%
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Wind

Speed19.4 km/h
Gusts41 km/h
DirectionNE

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