Photo of Praia da Cerca Nova with bright sand surface

Photo of Praia da Cerca Nova with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia da Cerca Nova with small multi bays

Photo of Praia da Cerca Nova with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia da Cerca Nova and the settlement

8.4

Very good

Praia da Cerca Nova

Porto Covo, Portugal

#4 out of 55 in Alentejo

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Porto Covo • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant AMAR • Praia Grande • Porto Covo

7.6 - Very good 250m

Restaurant Café Central

8.2 - Very good 540m

Restaurant Alma Nomada Porto Covo

8.8 - Excellent 680m

Restaurant Marmita

8 - Very good 770m

Restaurant A-da-Patrícia

7.6 - Very good 780m

Restaurant abranda.

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant O Torreão

8 - Very good 780m

Bar Marquês

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Restaurant Caravela

8 - Very good 810m

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Soledade

8 - Very good 830m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Buizinhos

980m

Tourist Attraction Praia naturista do Malhão

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Malhão

8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Malhão

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Cadeira Montanhosa de Grândola - Odemira

9.4km

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About

Praia da Cerca Nova is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 55 beaches in the Alentejo region 153.1 km away from its center, the city of Santarem. It is one of the beaches of Porto Covo settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia da Cerca Nova coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

13 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia naturista do Salto, which has a rating of 8.5.

Praia da Cerca Nova is located in Alentejo within Porto Covo, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

7.4 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Porto Covo • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant AMAR • Praia Grande • Porto Covo

7.6 - Very good 250m

Restaurant Café Central

8.2 - Very good 540m

Restaurant Alma Nomada Porto Covo

8.8 - Excellent 680m

Restaurant Marmita

8 - Very good 770m

Restaurant A-da-Patrícia

7.6 - Very good 780m

Restaurant abranda.

9.2 - Excellent 780m

Restaurant O Torreão

8 - Very good 780m

Bar Marquês

8.6 - Excellent 810m

Restaurant Caravela

8 - Very good 810m

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Soledade

8 - Very good 830m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Buizinhos

980m

Tourist Attraction Praia naturista do Malhão

7.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Malhão

8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Malhão

8.6km

Tourist Attraction Cadeira Montanhosa de Grândola - Odemira

9.4km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

500m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Paradise-AL

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 590m from center

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590m from the beach

9 Excellent

Casa con vistas al mar

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 770m from center

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800m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Vila Mar

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 290m from center

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890m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

MUTE Hostel

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 320m from center

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960m from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Casa do Mar em Porto Covo

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 290m from center

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Chaparro Holidays - Big house with terrace - FREE coffee

960m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Chaparro Holidays - Big house with terrace - FREE coffee

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 80m from center

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1.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Porto Covo Bay House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 300m from center

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1.2km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Hotel Apartamento Porto Covo

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 470m from center

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Parque de Campismo da Ilha do Pessegueiro

2km from the beach

7.2 Good

Parque de Campismo da Ilha do Pessegueiro

Holiday Park/Caravan Park

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 1.2km from center

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3.8km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Monte Costa LuZ

Country House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 3.2km from center

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4.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

T Monte

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 3.7km from center

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Arneiro de Valverde - Nature & Magical Sunset

5.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Arneiro de Valverde - Nature & Magical Sunset

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Porto Covo • 5.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

160m 2 min walk

Connected beach

Praia naturista do Salto Praia naturista do Salto

8.5 Excellent

290m 4 min walk

Connected beach

Grande de Porto Covo Grande de Porto Covo

8 Very good

360m 5 min walk

Praia do Serro da Aguia Praia do Serro da Aguia

8.1 Very good

540m 7 min walk

Praia de Porto Covinho Praia de Porto Covinho

6.7 Good

550m 7 min walk

Praia do Espingardeiro Praia do Espingardeiro

7.8 Very good

820m 11 min walk

Praia do Banho Praia do Banho

8 Very good

1000m 13 min walk

Praia da Samoqueira Praia da Samoqueira

8.4 Very good

1.1km 15 min walk

Praia dos Buizinhos Praia dos Buizinhos

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Porto Covo • 930m

Main locality of province

Santarem • 153.1km

Transport

Airport

SIE • 9.1km

Bus Station

Manuel Francisco Ramos • 10.3km

Train Station

Santiago do Cacem • 19.3km

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8.4 Very good

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8.4 Very good

Luis Garcia (Siga Completo)

8 Very good

This beach is great because you can swim regardless of the tide and you have the freedom to walk and enjoy the waves.

March 2023

Rafael Silva.

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach

March 2023

Arielle Vesperia

10 Exceptional

This beach is conveniently located and boasts a spacious stretch of sand.

March 2023

Nathan Valtieri

8 Very good

If you're looking for a spot to escape the sun's rays, this beach is a great choice. It's not overly crowded, which creates a serene atmosphere perfect for unwinding and listening to the soothing sound of the waves.

March 2023

Nate Kessler.

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely beautiful, and it's also delightfully secluded with no crowds to contend with. Additionally, there are some rocks that provide protection from the wind.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Cerca Nova?

The coastline of Praia da Cerca Nova is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia da Cerca Nova?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Cerca Nova, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia da Cerca Nova good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Praia da Cerca Nova is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia da Cerca Nova for swimming is positive.

Is the Praia da Cerca Nova good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.

Is the Praia da Cerca Nova secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Cerca Nova?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Cerca Nova.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.AMAR • Praia Grande • Porto Covo is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Cerca Nova?

There are 89 places to stay in the Praia da Cerca Nova area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Cerca Nova include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia da Cerca Nova from parking?

The Praia da Cerca Nova has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Cerca Nova?

There are 2 attractions near Praia da Cerca Nova that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Soledade located in 0.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Cerca Nova?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Cerca Nova is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Cerca Nova (Alentejo) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia da Cerca Nova (Alentejo) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.