Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul with bright sand surface

Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul with blue pure water surface

Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul with straight shore

Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul amenities area

Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul and the settlement

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7.8

Very good

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul

Portinho da Areia Sul Beach

Peniche, Portugal

#17 out of 61 in Centro

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Peniche • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pizzeria Il Boccone

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Estelas

8.2 - Very good 1000m

Restaurant Grab & Go - 24 horas

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante do Parque

8 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Bica da Proa

1.4km

Cafe Café Onda Jovem

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Gamboa Bar

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Peniche de Cima

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Sportágua - Water Amusement Park, Lda.

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Cova da Alfarroba

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Cebolas

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Baleal (Sul)

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 4.8km

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About

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 17th place out of 61 beaches in the Centro region 156 km away from its center, the city of Aveiro. It is one of the beaches of Peniche settlement, just 0.7 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal 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 very crowded place during the season.

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, 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. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Baleal - Norte, which has a rating of 8.4.

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul is located in Centro within Peniche, 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

Peniche • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Pizzeria Il Boccone

8.6 - Excellent 860m

Restaurant Estelas

8.2 - Very good 1000m

Restaurant Grab & Go - 24 horas

8.2 - Very good 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante do Parque

8 - Very good 1.4km

Cafe Bica da Proa

1.4km

Cafe Café Onda Jovem

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Cafe Gamboa Bar

9 - Excellent 1.7km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 1.8km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

8.8 - Excellent 1.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia de Peniche de Cima

9.2 - Excellent 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Sportágua - Water Amusement Park, Lda.

8.4 - Very good 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Cova da Alfarroba

9.2 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 4km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Cebolas

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Baleal (Sul)

9.6 - Exceptional 4.7km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 4.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

560m 7 min walk

Praia do Carreiro de Joanes Praia do Carreiro de Joanes

6.9 Good

1.8km 24 min walk

Praia Do Abalo Praia Do Abalo

7.7 Very good

1.9km 24 min walk

Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

7.4 Good

3.7km

Praia da Consolacao Praia da Consolacao

7.1 Good

4.1km

Praia Baleal - Sul Praia Baleal - Sul

6.8 Good

4.8km

Praia Baleal - Norte Praia Baleal - Norte

8.4 Very good

4.9km

Praia dos Barcos Praia dos Barcos

7.4 Good

6km

Praia de Sao Bernardino Praia de Sao Bernardino

6.8 Good

Localities

Nearest

Peniche • 740m

Main locality of province

Aveiro • 156km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 45.1km

Bus Station

Caldas da Rainha • 22.6km

Train Station

Sao Mamede • 18.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul?

The coastline of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul, 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 do Portinho da Areia Sul good for swimming?

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

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul 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 do Portinho da Areia Sul secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul?

The bar is located right on the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Pizzeria Il Boccone is the closest place located 1000 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul?

There are 737 places to stay in the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul from parking?

The Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul 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 do Portinho da Areia Sul?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia do Molhe Leste located in 1.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul 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 do Portinho da Areia Sul (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 do Portinho da Areia Sul (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.