Bascuas

Fine sandRural beachHow to get to the beach: FROM SANXENXO, TAKE THE ROAD C-550 TOWARDS O GROVE, AFTER MONTALVO, TURN OFF TO THE LEFT TO BASCUAS BEACH..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.