Photo of Leca da Palmeira with bright fine sand surface

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Photo of Leca da Palmeira with spacious shore

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Photo of Leca da Palmeira - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.2

Good

Leca da Palmeira

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Leca da Palmeira?

The bar is located right on the Leca da Palmeira.There are 3 restaurants nearby.Ichiban Restaurante Japonês is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Leca da Palmeira?

There are 5460 places to stay in the Leca da Palmeira area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Leca da Palmeira include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5591414&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Eurostars Matosinhos</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5181961&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">CASA RIETSCH</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2080540&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Joao's beach house</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2578153&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sea & Fish apartments</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6491856&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa do Moinho de Vento</a></li></ul>

Leça da Palmeira

Amorosa, Portugal

#30 out of 40 in North

7.2

Good

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

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Located within the settlement

Matosinhos • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ichiban Restaurante Japonês

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Cafeína

9 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Praia da Luz

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Museu dos Presuntos

8 - Very good 5km

Restaurant Restaurante Jardim d`Inverno

5.2 - Tolerable 5.9km

Bar The Sea - Coffee Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Bar Browns Café Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Cafe Cremosi - Gaia

8.4 - Very good 7.3km

Bar Mucaba Bar - Pedras Amarelas

8.2 - Very good 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Ponte móvel de Leça

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Tourist Attraction Parque da Cidade do Porto

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Casa da Música

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Livraria Lello

8.4 - Very good 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 8.9km

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About

Leca da Palmeira is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 30th place out of 40 beaches in the North region 176.5 km away from its center, the city of Braganca. It is one of the beaches of Matosinhos settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with blue 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 etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Leca da Palmeira coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

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.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Matosinhos, which has a rating of 7.4.

Leca da Palmeira is located in North within Matosinhos, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

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

+21 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

4.6 M/S

Wind

+17 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Matosinhos • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Ichiban Restaurante Japonês

9.2 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Cafeína

9 - Excellent 4km

Restaurant Praia da Luz

8.6 - Excellent 4.3km

Restaurant Museu dos Presuntos

8 - Very good 5km

Restaurant Restaurante Jardim d`Inverno

5.2 - Tolerable 5.9km

Bar The Sea - Coffee Bar

9 - Excellent 7.2km

Bar Browns Café Bar

8.6 - Excellent 7.3km

Cafe Cremosi - Gaia

8.4 - Very good 7.3km

Bar Mucaba Bar - Pedras Amarelas

8.2 - Very good 7.4km

Tourist Attraction Ponte móvel de Leça

8.6 - Excellent 890m

Tourist Attraction Parque da Cidade do Porto

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 4.9km

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Casa da Música

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Lapa

9.2 - Excellent 8.5km

Tourist Attraction Livraria Lello

8.4 - Very good 8.8km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 8.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

230m from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Joao's beach house

Entire Apartment

Perafita • 2km from center

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240m from the beach

6.5 Good

VRS - Low Cost Beach Boat

Boat/Cruise

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.1km from center

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360m from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Casa do Moinho de Vento

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 1.9km from center

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820m from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Casa da Sofia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 2.6km from center

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900m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Modern Leça in Leça da Palmeira

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 2.2km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Eurostars Matosinhos

Hotel

Porto • 970m from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Sea & Fish apartments

Entire Apartment

Porto • 960m from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

REFUGIO LOURO • gym - pool - tennis

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 1.7km from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

OportoWaves

Entire Apartment

Porto • 910m from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

CASA RIETSCH

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Porto • 810m from center

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1.5km from the beach

6.3 Pleasant

GuestReady - Sea Breaking View

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 880m from center

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Amazing Comfy Flat with Balcony by Host Wise

1.5km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Amazing Comfy Flat with Balcony by Host Wise

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Matosinhos • 830m from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.5km 20 min walk

Praia de Matosinhos Praia de Matosinhos

7.4 Good

2.5km

Praia do Aterro Praia do Aterro

7.2 Good

3.6km

Praia do Homem do Leme Praia do Homem do Leme

6.8 Good

4.9km

Praia da Memoria Praia da Memoria

7 Good

5.1km

Praia do Carneiro Praia do Carneiro

7.3 Good

6.6km

Praia Cabedelo do Douro Praia Cabedelo do Douro

7.4 Good

6.9km

Pedras do Corgo Pedras do Corgo

8 Very good

8.6km

Praia da Sereia Praia da Sereia

7.9 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Matosinhos • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Braganca • 176.5km

Transport

Airport

OPO • 6.9km

Bus Station

Ponte de Lima (Bus Station) • 64.4km

Train Station

São Bento Station • 9.3km

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7.2 Good

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7.2 Good

Sarina Kavinsky

10 Exceptional

Many beaches boast of their beauty, but only a handful can truly deliver. This particular beach is one of those rare gems. With its pristine white sand, lengthy and spacious shore, and gentle water entry, it's a paradise for all. The water is crystal clear, free of unsightly seaweed, and there are hardly any sharp shells that could cause harm. Plus, the waves are just right for a bit of playful fun.

March 2023

Nina K. De Vries

10 Exceptional

The beach is lovely and there's a pleasant walkway running alongside it. The view of the ocean and the rocks is simply breathtaking.

March 2023

Kazimierz

10 Exceptional

An ideal spot to witness the majestic Atlantic Ocean! Conveniently accessible by public transportation from the city center.

March 2023

Rohit Jain

8 Very good

This beach is simply stunning, with breathtaking vistas and a plethora of charming cafes that play delightful tunes. I'm head over heels for this place! However, there's one tiny detail that's a bit of a downer: the water is frigid. But hey, who needs warmth when you have such a fabulous location to bask in? 😃😜

March 2023

Aria Sanchez

10 Exceptional

This place is fantastic! The water is incredibly clean, and I absolutely adore it.

March 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Leca da Palmeira?

The Leca da Palmeira is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Leca da Palmeira?

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

Is the Leca da Palmeira good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

Is the Leca da Palmeira 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 Leca da Palmeira secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Leca da Palmeira?

The bar is located right on the Leca da Palmeira.

There are 3 restaurants nearby.Ichiban Restaurante Japonês is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Leca da Palmeira?

There are 5460 places to stay in the Leca da Palmeira area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Leca da Palmeira include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Leca da Palmeira from parking?

The Leca da Palmeira 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 Leca da Palmeira?

There are 2 attractions near Leca da Palmeira that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ponte móvel de Leça located in 1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Leca da Palmeira?

The month with the highest temperature in Leca da Palmeira is July. Its average value reaches 23°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 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Leca da Palmeira (North) 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.Leca da Palmeira (North) 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.