Photo of Praia Velha with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia Velha with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia Velha with long straight shore

Photo of Praia Velha with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia Velha located in natural area

Photo of Praia Velha - popular place among relax connoisseurs

6.3

Pleasant

Praia Velha

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia Velha?

The bar is located right on the Praia Velha.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Meraki - Praia Velha is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Praia Velha?

There are 130 places to stay in the Praia Velha area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Velha include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=650172&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Marinha Garden Inn</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3250466&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Apartamento acolhedor numa das mais belas praias do centro de Portugal</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2524618&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">A quinta do Avo Jorge</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3403434&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa dos Pinheiros</a></li></ul>

São Pedro de Muel, Portugal

#59 out of 61 in Centro

6.3

Pleasant

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Large parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Sao Pedro de Moel • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Meraki - Praia Velha

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Old Beach Club Restaurante

8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Café O Farol

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Bar Morro do Malta

1km

Restaurant Restaurante O Penedo - Hotel Mar & Sol

8 - Very good 1km

Restaurant Hotel Mar e Sol & Spa

8.4 - Very good 1km

Bar Bambi

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Serra Pereira & Ferreira, Lda.

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Moisushi

1.2km

Hiking Area PR18 ACB Passadiços de Paredes da Vitória a Água de Madeiros

6.2km

Park Miradouro do vale furado

9.5km

Hiking Area Largo do Miradouro de Vale Furado

9.5km

Playground Parque de merendas da Praia das Paredes

7.2km

Tourist Attraction São Pedro de Moel

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Escultórico do Rei D. Dinis e da Rainha Santa Isabel

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Casa Museu Afonso Lopes Vieira

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Parque Infantil

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction picnic area

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Moinho da praia Pedra do Ouro

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Vale dos Pirilampos

8.4 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Paredes Panoramic Boardwalk

9.4 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Pinhal de Leiria

8.4 - Very good 7km

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About

Praia Velha is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 59th place out of 61 beaches in the Centro region 101.5 km away from its center, the city of Aveiro. It is one of the beaches of Sao Pedro de Moel settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, partygoers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia Velha coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

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. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Sao Pedro de Moel, which has a rating of 6.9.

Praia Velha (Centro) is located outside the Sao Pedro de Moel settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Praia Velha with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Sao Pedro de Moel • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Meraki - Praia Velha

8.4 - Very good 100m

Restaurant Old Beach Club Restaurante

8 - Very good 120m

Cafe Café O Farol

9.4 - Excellent 450m

Bar Morro do Malta

1km

Restaurant Restaurante O Penedo - Hotel Mar & Sol

8 - Very good 1km

Restaurant Hotel Mar e Sol & Spa

8.4 - Very good 1km

Bar Bambi

8.4 - Very good 1.1km

Restaurant Serra Pereira & Ferreira, Lda.

10 - Exceptional 1.2km

Restaurant Moisushi

1.2km

Hiking Area PR18 ACB Passadiços de Paredes da Vitória a Água de Madeiros

6.2km

Park Miradouro do vale furado

9.5km

Hiking Area Largo do Miradouro de Vale Furado

9.5km

Playground Parque de merendas da Praia das Paredes

7.2km

Tourist Attraction São Pedro de Moel

10 - Exceptional 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Escultórico do Rei D. Dinis e da Rainha Santa Isabel

1.2km

Tourist Attraction Casa Museu Afonso Lopes Vieira

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Parque Infantil

8 - Very good 1.3km

Tourist Attraction picnic area

8.6 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Moinho da praia Pedra do Ouro

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Vale dos Pirilampos

8.4 - Very good 4.3km

Tourist Attraction Paredes Panoramic Boardwalk

9.4 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Pinhal de Leiria

8.4 - Very good 7km

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Pedra de Baixo • 8.4km from center

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9km from the beach

8.4 Very good

casa litoral

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Pedro de Moel • 7.4km from center

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9.3km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Refugio do Esquilo

Country House

Pedra de Baixo • 9km from center

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9.5km from the beach

Homestay

Located at nearest locality

Sao Pedro de Moel • 10.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.9km 25 min walk

Sao Pedro de Moel Sao Pedro de Moel

6.9 Good

5.3km

Praia da Pedra do Ouro Praia da Pedra do Ouro

6.7 Good

8.2km

Praia da Mina Praia da Mina

7.2 Good

12.5km

Connected beach

Praia da Vieira Praia da Vieira

6.8 Good

17.9km

Connected beach

Praia do Pedrogao Praia do Pedrogao

6.8 Good

18.5km

North Beach North Beach

6.1 Pleasant

Popular beach 19.9km

Nazare Beach Nazare Beach

8.1 Very good

21km

Praia Lagoa da Ervedeira Praia Lagoa da Ervedeira

8.5 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Sao Pedro de Moel • 1.6km

Main locality of province

Aveiro • 101.5km

Transport

Airport

CBP • 63.9km

Bus Station

Leiria Bus Station • 19.2km

Train Station

Marinha Grande • 9.4km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.3 Pleasant

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Average Reviews rating

6.3 Pleasant

Fernando Heldes

10 Exceptional

The beach is a lovely destination that isn't overly crowded, making it a great spot to relax and unwind. Additionally, the beach boasts golden, fine sand that adds to its allure.

March 2023

Luisa Valente

10 Exceptional

This beach has a vast expanse of golden, fine sand that is sure to impress any beachgoer.

March 2023

Aizanira Lopez

10 Exceptional

This location is truly amazing, and what makes it even better is the golden fine sand that covers the entire area. It's a great spot to soak up the sun and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

March 2023

Alden Reyes

8 Very good

The beach was great, but it would have been even better if there were some Portuguese restaurants and coffee shops nearby.

March 2023

Lorian Dezalor

8 Very good

The beach has plenty of room to spread out, but it could benefit from more amenities and the presence of lifeguards. Additionally, the sand is lovely and golden, with a fine texture that is perfect for sunbathing and building sandcastles.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia Velha?

The Praia Velha is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia Velha?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia Velha, 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 Velha good for swimming?

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

Praia Velha does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Praia Velha good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia Velha secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. 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 Velha?

The bar is located right on the Praia Velha.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Meraki - Praia Velha is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia Velha?

There are 130 places to stay in the Praia Velha area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia Velha include:

Marinha Garden Inn

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia Velha from parking?

The Praia Velha has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia Velha?

There are 4 attractions near Praia Velha that are popular with travelers. The nearest are São Pedro de Moel located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia Velha?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia Velha is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia Velha (Centro) 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 Velha (Centro) 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.