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7.4

Good

Praia de Vale Pombas

Vale Pombas Beach

São Bernardino, Portugal

#27 out of 61 in Centro

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Sao Bernardino • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hotel MH Atlântico

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Bar Hotel MH Peniche

9 - Excellent 7.4km

Cafe Bar Cafeteria Park

8.2 - Very good 7.4km

Cafe Bica da Proa

7.5km

Bar 3housebaleal - Christian & Filipe, Lda

7.8 - Very good 7.5km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

7.6km

Bar Bocaxica Surf

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Bar Já Ká Mora

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Vale Pombas

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Paimogo

9 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Frades

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia Vale dos Frades

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Salgueiro / Carreiro da Lage

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Desportivo Atouguiense

8.4 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

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About

Praia de Vale Pombas is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 27th place out of 61 beaches in the Centro region 160.7 km away from its center, the city of Aveiro. It is one of the beaches of Sao Bernardino settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight 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 etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia de Vale Pombas 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia da Areia Branca, which has a rating of 7.4.

Praia de Vale Pombas (Centro) is located outside the Sao Bernardino 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 de Vale Pombas 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 Bernardino • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Hotel MH Atlântico

8.8 - Excellent 4.8km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 6.9km

Bar Hotel MH Peniche

9 - Excellent 7.4km

Cafe Bar Cafeteria Park

8.2 - Very good 7.4km

Cafe Bica da Proa

7.5km

Bar 3housebaleal - Christian & Filipe, Lda

7.8 - Very good 7.5km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

7.6km

Bar Bocaxica Surf

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Bar Já Ká Mora

8.4 - Very good 7.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Vale Pombas

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Paimogo

9 - Excellent 700m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Frades

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia Vale dos Frades

9.2 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Salgueiro / Carreiro da Lage

8.4 - Very good 2.8km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 3.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Desportivo Atouguiense

8.4 - Very good 5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

2km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

MAR & SAL APARTMENT

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 470m from center

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2km from the beach

9.3 Excellent

Sao Bernardino Beach Bay Apartment - BB

Entire Apartment

Casal Moinho • 450m from center

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2.8km from the beach

Da Silva Surfcamp, Tiny House Luna

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 4.3km from center

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2.9km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartment with Breathtaking view

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 4.7km from center

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Casa Melli with Sunset Oceanview Terrace

2.9km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Casa Melli with Sunset Oceanview Terrace

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 4.7km from center

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3km from the beach

7.5 Very good

SILVERADO APARTMENT

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 4.7km from center

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3km from the beach

5 Tolerable

Casa Amelia

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 4.8km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Captain Cook

Hotel

Seixal • 4.9km from center

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3.1km from the beach

8.3 Very good

White Beach House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 4.9km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa Sousa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Sao Bernardino • 4.9km from center

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3.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Patio Mateus

Entire House

Seixal • 4.9km from center

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3.2km from the beach

7.3 Good

Casa Zizi Bela

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 5km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Praia do Canical Praia do Canical

6.3 Pleasant

2.1km

Praia de Sao Bernardino Praia de Sao Bernardino

6.8 Good

2.9km

Praia da Areia Branca Praia da Areia Branca

7.4 Good

3.7km

Praia do Areal Sul Praia do Areal Sul

7.2 Good

4.4km

Praia da Consolacao Praia da Consolacao

7.1 Good

8km

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul

7.8 Very good

8km

Praia Baleal - Sul Praia Baleal - Sul

6.8 Good

8.3km

Praia do Carreiro de Joanes Praia do Carreiro de Joanes

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Sao Bernardino • 1.8km

Main locality of province

Aveiro • 160.7km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 37.1km

Bus Station

Caldas da Rainha • 21.7km

Train Station

Sao Mamede • 14.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia de Vale Pombas?

The coastline of Praia de Vale Pombas 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Praia de Vale Pombas?

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

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

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

Is the Praia de Vale Pombas 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 gentle.

Is the Praia de Vale Pombas secluded and good for relaxing?

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

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia de Vale Pombas?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia de Vale Pombas.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Hotel MH Atlântico is the closest place located 4900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia de Vale Pombas?

There are 861 places to stay in the Praia de Vale Pombas area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia de Vale Pombas include:

Captain Cook

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia de Vale Pombas from parking?

The Praia de Vale Pombas 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia de Vale Pombas?

There are 4 attractions near Praia de Vale Pombas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia Paimogo located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia de Vale Pombas?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Vale Pombas 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 Vale Pombas (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 de Vale Pombas (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.