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FONTAIÑA, Beach located in VIGO

 Fine Sand, 

 Semiurban Beach.

Beach location and how to get to the beach: Semiurban beach placed West of Centre Town Samil Avenue. Transportation in the beach area: walking and public transportation.

Characteristic others: Next to Cabo de Mar Dunes. Bird observation area.

Lifesaving timetable: From 15^th June to 15^th September, lifesaving and first aid equipment are assured. Lifesaving timetable: Months of June, July, and August week 11:00 am 20:00 pm weekend 10:00 am 21:00 pm. Months of september week 11:00 am 19:00 pm weekend 11:00 am 20:00 pm.

   Services: public transport, accommodation and handicap facilities.

Information board with weekly updating about bathing water quality. Code of conduct for the beach. Information about the Blue Flag, including the aspects covered by the Blue Flag.

  Near natural sites: National Park of Atlantic Islands (Cies Islans), Cabo de Mar, Fontaiña-Baluarte & Vao Dunes. Rush of Lagares river. Interpretative autoguide path (trekking).

  Web site: www.vigo.org