Camping A Gaivota

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Attractive Barreiros site right by the beach and coast path
As Catedrais beach 10 minutes' drive; Foz 15 minutes away
Designed and built by a local artist; café and shop on site

Picking the best beach in Galicia is no easy task – this is a stiff competition indeed, with a long list of gorgeous places to choose from. That said, the coast around Barreiros is a very strong contender, with a fabulous eight kilometres of sandy beach for visitors to play with. Sound good? It gets even better when you stay at Camping A Gaivota – this splendid site is right on the Galicia coast, with direct access to both the beach and the coast path that runs all the way along to the popular As Catedrais beach. That makes this site a fantastic base for chilled beach stays and active holidays alike – you’ll be able to get out onto the coast path for a long walk, hit the waves for a day of surfing or swimming, go fishing or play games on the beach. There are lots of great hiking, cycling and horse riding trails a little way inland as well, so you’ll be able to mix up coast and countryside time easily enough. Culture, too, as the site owners provide lots of handy info to help guests delve into local history and heritage. Some of that culture is right there on site, in fact, as this place was designed and built by the painter Celso Dourado. The characterful architecture (with lots of stone, wood and glass) is backed up by a good collection of guest facilities including a shop, a café, a launderette, a playground and a barbecue area (pick up supplies in Foz or Ribadeo, both 15 minutes’ drive away).

Site type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Open from Thu 2 Apr to Sun 1 Nov 2026

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location		9
Value for money		9
Accommodation		9
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		2
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		8

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-maintained and clean campsite with a lovely atmosphere, praised for its friendly staff and good restaurant. Its prime location opposite a large sandy beach is a significant draw, with easy access to coastal walks and nearby attractions. While pitches are described as small and close, they are often well-shielded by mature trees and hedges. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are consistently reported as very clean. A minor inconvenience noted by some is the cash-only payment policy. Dogs are not permitted on the beach.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

Welcome beer after our cycle to catedrals beach

Beautiful praia das catedrals beach 20 minutes cycle away

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything was great…

Overall 10 out of 10
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Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Everything was great

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal stop for a couple of nights at a clean and friendly site.

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Tracey M. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked All staff were friendly and it had a nice atmosphere. Food good in restaurant. Able to order fresh food for breakfast the next day. Toilet/showers very clean. Lovely location opposite large sandy beach.

Disliked Pitches were on the small side but plenty of room for small campervan.

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Location is lovely, amazing beach and…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
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Jun 2026 Stephen S. 14 reviews

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Location is lovely, amazing beach and lots of it. Site is very pretty, well maintained and clean. Pitches are small and close together but well shielded from each other by mature trees and hedges. All facilities from a small cafe/Bar and shop, to washing machines. Other bars and cafe/restaurants in walking distance. Well worth considering a visit. We would go again.

Disliked One for dog parents: Dogs not allowed on any beach at any time of year. Non dog owners will be pleased, I guess :)

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Small but very well planned site.…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 raymond s. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Small but very well planned site. Lots of sensible and shaded pitches. Very friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff. Everything to a good standard. Stayed an extra night.
Lovely restaurant and bar !!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice campground

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

Jun 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Well-organized campground
Clean service areas
Shady plots available
Excellent beaches
No complaints during my short-stay

Disliked Must cross (at weekends busy) street to beach
No zebra crossing, no warning signals for pedestrians
Some restaurants closed during off-season and weekdays

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A proximité des plages des cathédrales…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi		8

May 2026 Anonymous

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked A proximité des plages des cathédrales (10mn en vélo).
Camping propre et calme.
Proximité de la plage en contrebas de l'autre côté de la route (peu de circulation fin Mai).

Disliked Emplacement un peu étroit pour un c.c. de 7,50m.
Pistes cyclables aux alentours inexistantes ou peu praticables. Mais peu de circulation (fin Mai) malgré la proximité de la plage des cathédrales.

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Echt een hele goede verzorgde camping…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Mario C. 1 review

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Echt een hele goede verzorgde camping met super vriendelijke mensen zeer mooie plekken voor camper tot 7 m
Sanitair echt netjes aanrader

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The little coves along the beach are stunning.

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		9

May 2026 Martin O. 4 reviews

Electric grass and earth motorhome pitch

Liked Very well presented. Showers clean and hot. Cafe a nice addition on a small site. To have the beach right opposite the entrance is great. The coastal path walk.

Disliked Tight pitches for maneuvering your motorhone in and out.

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De 2 persooncabine omdat dit een…

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		7
Value for money		8
Accommodation		7
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Anonymous

Zíngaro gypsy caravan (two person)

Liked De 2 persooncabine omdat dit een mooie ruimte was voor een nachtje slapen tijdens de wandeltocht.
Fijne lakens, waslijn buiten, zitplek buiten.
Heel verzorgde camping.

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Die Menschen vor Ort waren sehr…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location	No rating
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

May 2026 Anonymous

2 bedroom bunkhouse (shared)

Liked Die Menschen vor Ort waren sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich.
Ich hatte ein Bett im Meerbettzimmer gebucht und war allein dort. Das Restaurant hatte eine tolle Auswahl an Pizzen. Man konnte waschen, sogar selbst grillen. Alles war da.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Camping A Gaivota

Playa de Barreiros

Barreiros

Lugo

Spain

27790

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Madrid CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

43.56185°N
7.20767°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The beach by the site may well occupy much of your time, but it’s well worth exploring some of the other hotspots along the coast. A great place to start is As Catedrais beach, with its monumental stone arch – it’s a 10-minute drive away, but even better reached with an hour-long walk along the coast path. This stretch of coast has some great surfing – and there are a couple of surf schools five minutes’ walk from the site for those who need a little tuition. Foz (15 minutes’ drive) has kayaking and other watersports, and there’s horse riding half an hour away at Cabaliño de pao. Something a little slower-paced? Book ahead to take a tour of the intriguing Pazo de San Isidro (25 minutes), or go for a stroll through Espazo Caritel (15 minutes), a botanic garden full of sculpture and plants. Mondoñedo (25 minutes) is a lovely town to wander around, with an attractive historic centre, and you can also take a day trip to the UNESCO-listed city of Lugo (an hour and 15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Playa Fontela - Valea Pm1	0.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa Coto Pm1	0.4 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa Lóngara Pm1	0.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa Acantilado - Remior Pm1	0.9 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Playa As Pasadas Pm1	1.2 mi	Sea	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Quiet hours must be respected between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Reception is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. between 05/07 and 27/08 and between 28/08 and 04/07.
Reception is unmanned after 9 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
No gas barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
No vehicle movement between 12 a.m. and 8 a.m..
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Camping A Gaivota have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Camping A Gaivota dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Camping A Gaivota? The beach by the site may well occupy much of your time, but it’s well worth exploring some of the other hotspots along the coast. A great place to start is As … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Camping A Gaivota?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	12 p.m. –	Anytime
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	4 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Camping A Gaivota? From £15.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Everything was great…

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Ideal stop for a couple of nights at a clean and friendly site.

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Location is lovely, amazing beach and…

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Small but very well planned site.…

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Nice campground

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A proximité des plages des cathédrales…

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Echt een hele goede verzorgde camping…

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The little coves along the beach are stunning.

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De 2 persooncabine omdat dit een…

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Die Menschen vor Ort waren sehr…

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Groups welcome

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