Place to visit
Playa de Canelas, Spain: what it is and when to go
Playa de Canelas is a beach in Spain (Praia de Canelas) (Catoira). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June and September. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Spain · Beaches
- Local name
- Praia de Canelas
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- June and September.
- Nearest airport
- MAD Madrid, 493 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.59299, -8.78483
What it is and where
Playa de Canelas is a beach in Spain (Praia de Canelas) (Catoira).
It is in Catoira, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.59299, -8.78483; the nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD, Madrid), 493 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Playa de Canelas is June and September.
- JanBetter not9:12
- FebBetter not10:20
- MarBetter not11:39
- AprPossible13:10
- MayPossible14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulPossible14:50
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctPossible10:48
- NovBetter not9:31
- DecBetter not8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- CompostelaBeach in Spain2.0 km
- Playa SartaxesBeach2.7 km
- Ruta dos Miradoiros Lobeira - Faro das LúasHiking3.7 km
- Via MarianaHiking3.9 km
- Camino Portugués variante espiritualHiking3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Beaches
- Beach of La Concha: beach in Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country
- SS America: American ocean liner built in 1939
- Playa de Gulpiyuri: Shortest beach of the world
- Playa de Las Teresitas: beach of San Andrés, Tenerife
- As Catedrais beach: beach in Aguas Santas, Galicia, Spain
- Platja de la Mar Bella: Beach
Every Spain place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Playa de Canelas?
It is a beach in Spain (Praia de Canelas in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Playa de Canelas?
June and September. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Playa de Canelas?
The nearest main airport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), 493 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Compostela, Playa Sartaxes, Ruta dos Miradoiros Lobeira - Faro das Lúas. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
- Catoira20 places to see in and around Catoira, Spain: Torres de Oeste, Pazo Baión, Lestrobe Towers. Best time: April to June and September to October.
- Beaches639 places for beaches in Spain, from Beach of La Concha to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June and September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SpainBefore travelling to Spain: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For visitors from the EU there are no entry formalities: a valid ID card or passport is e…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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