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8.6

Excellent

Praia de Porto Novo

Porto Novo Beach

Casal da Serra, Portugal

#1 out of 61 in Centro

8.6

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Porto Novo • 0.1 km

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About

Praia de Porto Novo is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 1th place out of 61 beaches in the Centro region 173.2 km away from its center, the city of Aveiro. It is one of the beaches of Porto Novo settlement, just 0.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and bright 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, seniors etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Praia de Porto Novo coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis. 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, sea kayaking.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

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 Santa Cruz, which has a rating of 7.6.

Praia de Porto Novo is located in Centro within Porto Novo, 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

+22 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.1 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Porto Novo • 0.1 km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

270m from the beach

7.8 Very good

Hotel Golf Mar

Hotel

Palhagueiras • 290m from center

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430m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

A casa com sabor a mar

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Palhagueiras • 350m from center

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3.4km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Santa Cruz Ocean View Villa

Entire Villa

Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 3.4km from center

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3.6km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Number 10 Beach House

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Boavista • 3.6km from center

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4.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Porto Dinheiro Beach I

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Porto Novo • 4.1km from center

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4.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Porto Dinheiro Beach II

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Porto Novo • 4.1km from center

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4.6km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Blue House in Santa Cruz with Sea View

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Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 4.6km from center

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4.8km from the beach

6.4 Pleasant

Beach apartment Santa Cruz

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Mancebas • 4.8km from center

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5.2km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Casas da Avo IV

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Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 5.2km from center

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5.3km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Alfaiate Beach House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 5.3km from center

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Beachy 2Bdrm in Santa Cruz w/ stunning Ocean View!

5.4km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Beachy 2Bdrm in Santa Cruz w/ stunning Ocean View!

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Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 5.4km from center

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5.4km from the beach

9 Excellent

Santa Lovers

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Located at nearest locality

Porto Novo • 5.4km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Praia de Porto Novo. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Praia de Porto Novo implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

510m 7 min walk

Praia de Santa Rita Praia de Santa Rita

6.9 Good

2.7km

Praia de Valmitao Praia de Valmitao

7.1 Good

4.1km

Praia de Porto Dinheiro Praia de Porto Dinheiro

6.8 Good

4.3km

Praia de Santa Cruz Praia de Santa Cruz

7.6 Very good

8.6km

Praia Azul Praia Azul

7.4 Good

9.3km

Praia do Areal Sul Praia do Areal Sul

7.2 Good

10km

Praia da Areia Branca Praia da Areia Branca

7.4 Good

11.7km

Praia da Ponta da Vela Praia da Ponta da Vela

7.3 Good

Localities

Nearest

Porto Novo • 140m

Main locality of province

Aveiro • 173.2km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 27.6km

Bus Station

Jose Ferreira Ricardo • 20.5km

Train Station

Torres Vedras • 12.8km

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8.6 Excellent

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8.6 Excellent

Sam

8 Very good

Nice beach but given the more authentic ones nearby like Santa Rita or Valmitao, Porto Novo is one step behind. The building around the beach gives a feeling more of a city-beach, but in contratar it has good facilities to have some food and even hotels

Ruuben Heijnen

8 Very good

A fun beach with many restaurants nearby, however due to the nearby hotels sewage system, you sometimes get hit by the smell of urine and feces. Still recommend visiting.

Artour McCarthy

8 Very good

Very cool spot.

Pedro Eduardo Braz

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach, with restaurants, pizzaria, tapas and seafood. You can also rent a boat on the water line nearby

Hannah C

10 Exceptional

Lovely beach with a bar for drinks, a nice restaurant and a pizzeria cafe. There are also kayaks and pedalboats available for rent and a foozvolley net. All of the beaches in this area are so pretty and look like fantasy beaches 😍

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Porto Novo?

The coastline of Praia de Porto Novo is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia de Porto Novo?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia de Porto Novo has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Praia de Porto Novo 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.

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

Is the Praia de Porto Novo 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 sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia de Porto Novo secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia de Porto Novo is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Praia de Porto Novo?

Praia de Porto Novo can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Senior people

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Porto Novo?

The bar is located right on the Praia de Porto Novo.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Porto Novo?

There are 322 places to stay in the Praia de Porto Novo area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Porto Novo include:

Hotel Golf Mar

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Porto Novo from parking?

The Praia de Porto Novo 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Porto Novo?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Porto Novo 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 de Porto Novo (Centro) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.