Moaña Holidays: Beaches, Golf and Getting There from the UK
Provincia de Pontevedra · Galicia · Spain · 19,014 residents · on the coast
Moaña is a coastal town of around 19,000 people in the Provincia de Pontevedra, on the Atlantic side of Galicia. It is the kind of place where the beach is a short stroll rather than a drive: one sits about half a mile from the centre, with Playa de San Bartomeu and another family beach roughly a mile out, and Praia Borna about two miles away. A golf course lies some three miles from town. Vigo, Galicia's largest city, is only 3 miles off, and its airport is a ten-minute drive. Summers are warm and settled, with August the driest month, while the rest of the year brings the generous rainfall that keeps this corner of Spain so green.
Why go
- Several family beaches sit within two miles, including Playa de San Bartomeu and Praia Borna.
- August is reliably dry, with just four rain days and highs around 27°C.
- Direct UK flights land at Santiago de Compostela, about an hour's drive away.
Top sights in Moaña
Beaches, Golf and Bookable Tours
Beaches are the heart of a stay in Moaña. The closest lies about half a mile from the centre, handy for an early swim or an evening walk. Playa de San Bartomeu is roughly a mile away, with another family-friendly beach at a similar distance, and Praia Borna, around two miles out, makes a good destination for a longer outing.
Golfers will find a course about three miles from town, close enough for a morning round before an afternoon on the sand.
Tours and tickets for the surrounding area can be booked directly on this page, so you can line up excursions before you travel.
Tours & tickets in Moaña
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Moaña can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Choosing a Base in Moaña
Moaña is a modest town of around 19,000 residents, so most of what you need is within easy reach and the pace is calmer than in neighbouring Vigo. Staying close to the waterfront puts the nearest beach within a few minutes' walk, which suits families who want to avoid daily car journeys.
If you prefer city restaurants and nightlife, Vigo is only 3 miles away, making Moaña a quieter base with livelier evenings on hand. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Moaña and the villages around it is a hire car from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ), about 1 h 5 min away.
Best time to visit Moaña
When to Visit Moaña
- 14°CJan217 mm
- 15°CFeb134 mm
- 15°CMar244 mm
- 19°CApr109 mm
- 20°CMay145 mm
- 24°CJun105 mm
- 26°CJul36 mm
- 27°CAug21 mm
- 23°CSept145 mm
- 21°COct412 mm
- 18°CNov245 mm
- 14°CDec189 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
August is the standout month, with highs of about 27°C, lows of 17°C, just 21mm of rain and only four rain days. July runs it close at 26°C with 36mm of rain, and June is a pleasant warm-up at around 24°C, though with more showers.
The Atlantic makes itself felt for the rest of the year. October is by far the wettest month, with around 412mm of rain over 21 days, and March and November are also very wet. Winter highs sit at about 14°C, mild but damp, so a beach holiday really belongs to high summer.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14°C | 6°C | 217 mm | 6 h |
| Feb | 15°C | 6°C | 134 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 15°C | 8°C | 244 mm | 7 h |
| Apr | 19°C | 10°C | 109 mm | 11 h |
| May | 20°C | 11°C | 145 mm | 11 h |
| Jun | 24°C | 15°C | 105 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 26°C | 16°C | 36 mm | 12 h |
| Aug | 27°C | 17°C | 21 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 23°C | 15°C | 145 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 21°C | 14°C | 412 mm | 6 h |
| Nov | 18°C | 11°C | 245 mm | 6 h |
| Dec | 14°C | 6°C | 189 mm | 6 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights and Drives from the UK
The nearest airport is Vigo, just 7 miles away and about a nine-minute drive, though it has no direct flights from the United Kingdom, so reaching it means a connection.
For direct flights from the UK, Santiago de Compostela is the main option: it lies about 46 miles from Moaña, roughly a 65-minute drive with car hire. A Coruña also has direct UK flights and is around 73 miles away, about an hour and three quarters by road.
Driving the whole way is possible but a serious undertaking: from Calais the journey takes around 18 hours behind the wheel, best split over two or three days.
By air
- Santiago de Compostela (SCQ)46 miles, about 1 h 5 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- A Coruña (LCG)73 miles, about 1 h 44 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
- Vigo (VGO)7 miles, about 9 min by road
By car and ferry
Driving from Calais takes roughly 18 h 9 min without stops.
Moaña is good for
Around Moaña
Day Trips from Moaña
Vigo, a city of nearly 300,000 people, is only 3 miles away and the obvious first outing. Bueu, around 4 miles off, and Redondela, about 7 miles away, are easy half-day trips.
The seaside towns of Sanxenxo and Portonovo both lie around 9 miles from Moaña, and the small village of Combarro is about 11 miles away. Pontevedra, the provincial capital, and Gondomar are each roughly 12 miles away, close enough for a relaxed day out with time to spare.
Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Stay
Pack a light waterproof whatever the month. Even June and September see around ten to twelve rain days, and outside summer Galicia's rainfall is heavy, with October the wettest of all.
Car hire is worth considering if you fly into Santiago or A Coruña, as both airports are an hour or more away and the beaches, golf course and nearby towns are spread over several miles.
Moaña is a mid-sized town rather than a resort, so for a wider choice of shops and dining, plan an evening in Vigo just 3 miles away.
Questions people ask
What is the nearest airport to Moaña?
Vigo airport is the closest, about 7 miles away and a nine-minute drive. It has no direct flights from the UK, so British travellers usually fly direct to Santiago de Compostela, around 46 miles and a 65-minute drive, or A Coruña, about 73 miles away.
Can I fly direct from the UK to near Moaña?
Yes. Santiago de Compostela and A Coruña both have direct flights from the United Kingdom. Santiago is the closer of the two, roughly a 65-minute drive, while A Coruña takes about an hour and three quarters by car.
When is the best month to visit Moaña?
August is the best month, with highs around 27°C, only four rain days and about 21mm of rain. July is also warm and fairly dry. October is the wettest month, with over 400mm of rain, so avoid autumn for a beach holiday.
Are there beaches near Moaña?
Yes, several family-friendly beaches are close by. The nearest is about half a mile from the centre, Playa de San Bartomeu and another beach sit roughly a mile away, and Praia Borna is around two miles from town.
Is there golf near Moaña?
There is a golf course about three miles from Moaña, close enough to combine a round with time on the town's beaches during the same day.
How long does it take to drive from Calais to Moaña?
The drive from Calais takes around 18 hours of driving time. Most travellers break the journey into two or three days, and many find flying to Santiago de Compostela with car hire a far quicker alternative.