By tourist on May 30, 2015
Adraga
Beaches, Sintra, Surf
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 […]
By tourist on May 30, 2015
ericeira, surf
Beaches, Mafra, Sports, Surf
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 […]
By tourist on February 8, 2014
bodyboard, praia grande, salty lakes, Sintra, surf
Beaches
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 […]
By tourist on February 8, 2014
praia das, praia das maçãs, Sintra
Beaches
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 […]
By tourist on July 13, 2013
cabo da roca, legends, praia da Ursa, Sintra
Beaches, Nature, Stunning spots, Walking Tours
Praia da Ursa is a wild beach located near Cabo da Roca in the Natural Park of Sintra-Cascais. A beautiful beach but hard to reach with bad access. There is a pair of huge rocks that emerge from the water, in the north side and right next to it, a huge rock that seems the […]