# A Lanzada Beach and the Boardwalk Through the Dunes

What to do en O Grove, A Toxa and A Lanzada · O Grove, A Toxa and A Lanzada

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/things-to-do/lanzada-beach · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Duración: 2 h
- Temporada: All year
- Para quién: All ages

Beach · 2.5 km of Atlantic sands · Boardwalk among protected dunes · Bird hides on the ría · Free

A Lanzada is the longest stretch of sand in the province of Pontevedra and the gateway to O Grove: the road into the peninsula runs along the isthmus, between this beach open to the Atlantic and the marshes of the Ría de Arousa. In front of you are two and a half kilometres of white sand with Ons island opposite; behind, a protected dune system crossed by a wooden boardwalk.
The beach and the dunes
The O Grove side of A Lanzada faces west and south, to the open sea. It is a beach with waves, the one for the surf schools, so swim with care, especially on days with a swell. Prado Surf recalls that it was one of the first beaches to fly a Blue Flag.
The boardwalk runs parallel to the sea for about 2.5 km, over the dunes, within the Natura 2000 network. The Kentish plover, a protected bird, nests there: walk on the walkway and not on the dune sand. There are benches along the way and a viewpoint. If you still feel like it, continue south skirting the beaches of O Espiñeiro, A Lapa and Areas Gordas to the hill fort and the hermitage of Nuestra Señora de A Lanzada, already in Sanxenxo.
The other side of the isthmus
On the ría shore, the eastern edge of the isthmus, is an intertidal area with bird hides from which migratory species can be seen. It is part of the Umia-O Grove Intertidal Complex, one of the two protected areas that touch the isthmus. Bring binoculars.
Getting there and parking
By car, along the isthmus road, the only way into O Grove by land. There are several access points and parking next to the beach itself, less than a kilometre from the motorway exit. In August, go early. To see the whole beach from above, the A Siradella viewpoint is a few minutes by car.
The rules on dogs on the beach are set by the Concello; we haven't found them published, so ask at the tourist office before going with yours.

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 42.454, -8.877

## Cerca de aquí

- [Surf Lessons at A Lanzada Beach](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/things-to-do/lanzada-surf-lessons), a 585 m
- [A Siradella Viewpoint and the Pedras Negras Walk at San Vicente](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/things-to-do/siradella-and-pedras-negras), a 2.6 km
- [Culler de Pau](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/where-to-eat/culler-de-pau), a 4.4 km
- [D'Berto Seafood Restaurant](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/where-to-eat/dberto), a 4.5 km
- [The Shell Chapel and a Walk Around A Toxa Island](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/things-to-do/shell-chapel), a 4.6 km
- [Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/where-to-stay/gran-hotel-la-toja), a 4.6 km
- [Thermal Club on A Toxa Without Staying at the Hotel](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/things-to-do/a-toxa-thermal-club), a 4.6 km
- [Eurostars Isla de La Toja](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove/where-to-stay/eurostars-isla-de-la-toja), a 4.7 km

## Consejos

### Go at sunset
The beach faces west: the sun sets over the sea, behind Ons.

### Walk the boardwalk
The dunes are a breeding area for protected birds.

### In wind, the ría
If the Atlantic is rough, the ría side of the isthmus and its bird hides are the plan.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Is A Lanzada beach good for children?
It has lots of space and fine sand, but it is a beach with waves: keep them in sight in the water.

### Is there parking?
Yes, next to the beach, with several access points.

### How long is the boardwalk?
About 2.5 km, with benches and a viewpoint.

### Can I take a dog?
The Concello does not publish the rules in the sources we consulted; ask at the tourist office.

Destino: [O Grove, A Toxa and A Lanzada](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/o-grove.md)