Monolito da Arribada Monument
Coastal monolith monument in Galicia
Monolito da Arribada at a Glance#
How to Get to Monolito da Arribada#
Located on Galicia’s coast; reach by car via the local coastal roads (often the AC- routes). The nearest larger towns depend on the exact siting-use local maps or municipal tourism offices for precise driving directions and parking information.
Tips for Visiting Monolito da Arribada#
- Walk the coastal path at low tide for better angles on the monolith and surrounding rocks.
- Bring a windproof jacket-the Galician coast is famously gusty even on mild days.
- Look for plaque inscriptions that often note the date of installation or the designer's name; local civic monuments frequently include these details.
Best Time to Visit Monolito da Arribada#
Best in late spring through early autumn for calmer seas and more predictable walking conditions; autumn offers dramatic coastal weather.
Spring-Summer
April-September · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Milder weather and more daylight for exploring coastal trails.
Autumn
October-November · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Storm-watching season-dramatic skies but more rain and wind.
Weather & Climate near Monolito da Arribada#
Climate
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1576 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 40
Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 6° - 12° | 7° | 220 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 8° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 32 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 31 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 97 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 19° | 15° | 168 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 184 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 8° | 224 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
