A CARIBBEAN PARADISE HIDDEN IN EUROPE
Playa de Rodas is a gently curved beach about 700 meters long, located in the Cíes Islands off the coast of Galicia, Spain. This stunning beach is often hailed as one of Europe’s most beautiful, featuring soft white sand and clear, calm waters. Many refer to Playa de Rodas as a Caribbean-like paradise, but with the cool, refreshing waters of the Atlantic. The surroundings are equally breathtaking, with the beach backed by lush pine forests and sand dunes. The only way to reach it is by boat, ensuring a tranquil escape where visitors can swim, sunbathe, or explore the surrounding trails without large crowds.
EASY TO ENTER
The water at Playa de Rodas is very easy to enter, with calm waters and a sandy bottom.
OFTEN CALM WATER
The ocean at Playa de Rodas is usually very calm, making it easy to relax in the water.
FREQUENTLY IDYLLIC
Your odds of perfect beach days are much higher than average at Playa de Rodas.
L "Locally celebrated as Galicia's "Caribbean beach," Rodas Beach's turquoise waters and white sands might draw parallels to tropical paradises"
Playa de Rodas WEATHER AVERAGES
| AVG. HIGH | AVG. LOW | RAINY DAYS | |
| JANUARY | 13 ° | 8 ° | 11.9 |
| FEBRUARY | 14 ° | 8 ° | 9.2 |
| MARCH | 16 ° | 9 ° | 9 |
| APRIL | 17 ° | 10 ° | 10.1 |
| MAY | 19 ° | 12 ° | 9.3 |
| JUNE | 22 ° | 15 ° | 5.2 |
| JULY | 24 ° | 16 ° | 2.9 |
| AUGUST | 24 ° | 16 ° | 3.6 |
| SEPTEMBER | 22 ° | 15 ° | 6.3 |
| OCTOBER | 19 ° | 13 ° | 11.4 |
| NOVEMBER | 16 ° | 10 ° | 11.8 |
| DECEMBER | 14 ° | 8 ° | 12.3 |
THE PERFECT DAY AT Playa de Rodas
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WIND
Look for days where the wind will be blowing from behind the beach towards the water, as well as days with little to no wind.
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HIGH SEASON
High season peaks in July and August, and Playa de Rodas is much busier during those months than it is at other times of the year. June and September are a great compromise with less crowds and excellent weather.
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CALM SEAS
The Mediterranean is much calmer from June through October, which is the best time of year to visit Playa de Rodas.
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TIME OF DAY
Due to the popularity of European beaches in summer, we recommend visiting Playa de Rodas faily early in the morning to enjoy it without it being very crowded.