Praia de Area Maior is one of the best beaches in the Ría de Muros e Noia and probably the main reason to come to this part of Galicia in summer. It lies about 6 kilometres east of Muros along the southern shore of the ría — a long, exposed, practically undeveloped Atlantic beach with fine sand, consistent surf, and strong winds that make it a destination for kitesurfers and windsurfers as well as swimmers.
The water is cold by Mediterranean standards but acceptable for Atlantic-hardened swimmers in July and August. The beach faces north-northeast, which means the morning light is particularly good and the afternoon can be breezy. There is no direct bus service; a car or bicycle is the practical way to reach it from Muros.