Rodas, White sand beach in Cies Islands, Spain.
Rodas is a white sand beach in the Cies Islands off Vigo that stretches roughly 1,300 meters. A natural sand formation connects two islands, and the water on each side has different characteristics.
The Cies Islands received protected status to preserve the natural environment and marine life. This protection has shaped how the islands have been used and visited over time.
The beach draws people from the region for swimming and relaxation during the warmer months. Gathering by the water is woven into how locals spend their summers.
Access is by ferry from Vigo, with regular services running from June through September. This is the best season for beach conditions and visitor comfort.
The beach owes its character to a natural sand formation that shifts between the two islands depending on tides and currents. Visitors sometimes find it possible to walk from one island to the other on foot.
Location: Vigo
Length: 1,300 m
Width: 180 m
GPS coordinates: 42.21920,-8.90100
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:09
Spain's coastlines present a wide variety of beaches, from the white sand shores of the Balearic Islands to the rocky coves of Cantabria along the Atlantic. This collection includes beaches such as Playa de Rodas in the Cíes Islands, the urban beach of La Concha in San Sebastián, and the secluded coves of Formentera including Ses Illetes and Cala Saona. In Andalusia, beaches like Playa de Bolonia near Tarifa feature Roman ruins nearby, while the volcanic landscapes of Cabo de Gata showcase Los Genoveses and Playa de Monsul. The Asturian coast displays natural formations such as Gulpiyuri, a beach enclosed within cliffs, and Playa del Silencio. The Canary Islands offer diverse beach types, from the golden sands of Las Teresitas in Tenerife to the expansive shores of Sotavento in Fuerteventura. This selection documents the geographic and geological range of Spanish beaches and provides practical information about location, access, and local features of each site.
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Playa de Rodas
741 m
Cruceiro do Hío
8.2 km
Beach of Barra
6.2 km
Beach of Vao
9.3 km
Villa Romana de Toralla
9.1 km
Os Muiños
8.7 km
Toralla
8.6 km
Beacon of Home cape
4.4 km
Monumento a la Marina Universal
8.7 km
Praia Canido
9 km
A Noiva
8.7 km
O Fuchiño
8.5 km
Monte del Faro (Islas Cíes)
1.1 km
O Portiño
9 km
Buraca
8 km
Playa de Sobreira
8.2 km
Baliza de Monte Agudo
1.6 km
Beacon of Punta Canabal
1.3 km
Beacon of Punta Subrido
4.4 km
Ponte de Toralla
8.6 km
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Hío
8.3 km
Playa Milide
4.6 km
Viñó
6.5 km
Liméns
8.5 km
Castro of O Facho
7.2 km
Nerga
6.8 km
La Calita
9.4 kmReviews
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