Baltar
Galicia

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The Blue Flag programme is run by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and is one of the world's most recognised voluntary eco-labels. Baltar, Galicia, Spain holds current Blue Flag certification, meeting the programme's 33 annual criteria for water quality, safety, and environmental management. The beach is managed by Sanxenxo.

On-site facilities include nearby parking, trained lifeguard supervision during the season, and accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities. Entry to Baltar, Galicia, Spain is free of charge.

Y. Near natural sites: The is part of the Umia - O Grove Inter-tidal Complex.This ecosystem is considered as one of the richest in . The transition between the maritime and terrestrial environment occurs in a gradual manner, with oscilating tidal movements on wide land surfaces, apart from the many rivers, which flow into this area, contributing to enrich the ecosystem with their fresh water.The littoral or Inter-tidal complex consists of several biotopes (inlets, beaches, dunes, etc.), which account for the great variety of fauna and flora. These biotopes in the Umia-O Grove Inter-tidal complex create wetlands of international importance for avifauna since this is a resting area for more than 100 bird species during their migratory journeys: waders, sea crows, herons, mallards and many more.For this reasons, this Inter-Tidal complex has been included in the Ramsar Convention (Official Spanish Bulleting 8-5-1990) and has been acknowledged as a Special Bird Proteccion Area in accordance with the European directive 79/409 EEC regarding the conservation of wild birds. It has also been included in the Spanish Proposal of Places of European Importance in order to be accepted in the Natura Network 2000.Few miles away from the coast of the we can find the National Park of the .

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Baltar, Galicia, Spain sees its best conditions in April, May, June. The beach season officially runs from 1 Jul to 15 Sep.

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Near natural sites: The is part of the Umia - O Grove Inter-tidal Complex.This ecosystem is considered as one of the richest in . The transition between the maritime and terrestrial environment occurs in a gradual manner, with oscilating tidal movements on wide land surfaces, apart from the many rivers, which flow into this area, contributing to enrich the ecosystem with their fresh water.The littoral or Inter-tidal complex consists of several biotopes (inlets, beaches, dunes, etc.), which account for the great variety of fauna and flora. These biotopes in the Umia-O Grove Inter-tidal complex create wetlands of international importance for avifauna since this is a resting area for more than 100 bird species during their migratory journeys: waders, sea crows, herons, mallards and many more.For this reasons, this Inter-Tidal complex has been included in the Ramsar Convention (Official Spanish Bulleting 8-5-1990) and has been acknowledged as a Special Bird Proteccion Area in accordance with the European directive 79/409 EEC regarding the conservation of wild birds. It has also been included in the Spanish Proposal of Places of European Importance in order to be accepted in the Natura Network 2000.Few miles away from the coast of the we can find the National Park of the .

As a Blue Flag certified beach, Baltar, Galicia, Spain undergoes regular bathing water quality testing throughout the season. The FEE Blue Flag programme requires that test results are displayed at the beach and that all certified beaches meet the EU Bathing Water Directive (or equivalent national standard).

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