Beaches

Beaches

Adraga beach – a treasure

Adraga beach – a treasure

Praia da Adraga is another treasure in the greenery of the Sintra hills.   Located in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, the beach is tucked away between cliffs but you can drive all the way down the valley to a car park.Rocks are dotted on the sand, creating an interesting hybrid landscape. With a wild sea, has the ideal […]

Surfing in Ericeira

Surfing in Ericeira

Ericeira is the 1st Surfing Reserve in Europe and the 2nd in the world, officially recognized by the US organization Save the Waves Coalition, which highlights the excellence of the natural features offered for the practice of this sport.   The coastal strip, now recognized by the World Surfing Reserve, is part of the Municipality […]

Praia Grande

Praia Grande

Long sandy beach, with good access, near Colares. This beach is very popular with water sports enthusiasts, such as bodyboarding and surfing. Hosts an annual World Championship race Bodyboard and other European Surfing Championships. The stormy sea at Praia Grande led to the creation of temporary ponds in the rocks. It has to do with the […]

Praia das Maçãs – Apples Beach

Praia das Maçãs – Apples Beach

According to tradition the name of this beach was originated in the apples that fell into the water and were carried by the Ribeira de Colares which comes flowing into this beach. Has a long sandy beach that allows he  practice of beach sports. Is very popular with water sports enthusiasts, such as bodyboarding and […]

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