Compostela
Compostela is a urban beach of white sand in Vilagarcía de Arousa (Pontevedra), on the Rías Baixas (O Salnés and Arousa). In addition, it has been awarded the 2026-2027 Blue Flag.
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Weather at Compostela
Today
Mostly cloudy
23°
- Water 15°
- Wind light
- Waves slight
- UV 3
- mild
Tomorrow
Clear
22°
- Water 15°
- Wind moderate
- Waves slight
- UV 3
- mild
Information prepared by the State Meteorological Agency of Spain (© AEMET). Updated: 16 October 2026, 00:17 h.
Beach facts
- Province
- Pontevedra
- Region
- Galicia
- Coast
- Rías Baixas
- Setting
- Sea beach
- Surface
- White sand
- Blue Flag 2026
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.60760, -8.76870
Map and directions
Directions (Google Maps) View on OpenStreetMap
Nearby beaches
Playa de O Portugalete
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 0,8 km
Praia da Rosa
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 1,4 km
Praia da Roza do Sur
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 1,4 km
Praia do Vao do Sur
Vilagarcía de Arousa · 1,4 km
All beaches in Vilagarcía de Arousa · Map of beaches in the Rías Baixas
Frequently asked questions
Where is Compostela?
Compostela is in the municipality of Vilagarcía de Arousa, in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia). Its coordinates are 42.60760, -8.76870.
Does Compostela have a Blue Flag?
Yes: it is on ADEAC's list of 2026-2027 Blue Flag beaches.
What is the weather like at Compostela today?
See today's and the coming days' forecast at the top of this page; it is updated several times a day.