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Praia de Talón

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Praia de Talón is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 23 km/h · S, uv 7.8, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 65/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature
18°C
Wind
23 km/h · S
UV
7.8
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Jun 25, 04:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 65/100

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Updated: Jun 25, 04:30 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
23 km/h · S
Gust 49 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · NE
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Praia de Talón

Praia de Talón stretches along the northwest coast of Galicia, in the Noia region, about 80 kilometers southwest of Santiago de Compostela. This part of the Galician Atlantic coast, battered by Ocean winds, is characterized by granite cliffs plunging into cold and often rough waters. The shore, shaped by centuries of marine erosion, features a succession of coves and rocky headlands typical of the Costa da Morte, this region feared by sailors. Backed by imposing rock formations, the beach occupies a sparsely developed area of the Galician coast. In the immediate vicinity, Playa de Langosteira (2 km) and A Ribeira (3.1 km) offer similar configurations, but Talón retains a wilder and less frequented character. The site consists of a small bay where sand gradually gives way to smooth rocks and seaweed areas, particularly visible at low tide. The atmosphere remains that of a still underdeveloped coastal area, where the constant surf recalls the power of the North Atlantic. No structured tourist facilities mark the site. The beach does not have Blue Flag certification and is not subject to any official supervision. Access remains basic, without facilities for people with reduced mobility. This lack of infrastructure reflects Talón's status: a wild coastal beach, intended for visitors seeking authenticity rather than standardized services.

About this spot

The name 'Talón' likely refers to the local geomorphology: in Galician and Castilian, the term evokes a pointed shape or a rocky heel. This region, inscribed in Iberian maritime mythology under the name Costa da Morte (Coast of Death), owes its sinister reputation to frequent shipwrecks from the Middle Ages and the modern era, amplified by treacherous currents and sudden storms. In the 19th century, the shipwreck of the British steamship Serpent in 1890 marked local minds and reinforced the coast's dark legend. Today, this dramatic history gives Talón a particular emotional weight: a beach where the Atlantic remains master, and where beauty is accompanied by a certain austerity.

Updated 5/9/2026

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