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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Playa de Rodas

Cíes Islands, Spain

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 35 2026
Playa de Rodas

A crescent of fine white sand about 1.3 km long joins Monteagudo and Faro islands, with cold, clear turquoise water on one side and a lagoon, dunes and pine woods behind. Visitors arrive by ferry from Vigo, landing at a pier beside the beach.

Highlights

  • Fine white quartz sand
  • Shallow lagoon behind the beach
  • Aggressive seagulls stealing food

Good to know

  • Xunta permit and ferry booking needed
  • Water very cold, even in August
  • Crowds near pier; arrive early

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