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Photo of Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte with spacious shore

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7.4

Good

Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

Portinho da Areia do Norte Beach

Peniche de Cima, Portugal

#27 out of 61 in Centro

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Peniche • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante do Parque

8 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Grab & Go - 24 horas

8.2 - Very good 720m

Cafe Gamboa Bar

9 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Estelas

8.2 - Very good 1km

Restaurant PKSC | Beach Bar & Surf School

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Cafe Café Onda Jovem

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Pizzeria Il Boccone

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

1.5km

Cafe Bica da Proa

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Peniche de Cima

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Cova da Alfarroba

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Sportágua - Water Amusement Park, Lda.

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Cebolas

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Baleal (Sul)

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 5.8km

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About

Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte 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 154.2 km away from its center, the city of Aveiro. It is one of the beaches of Peniche settlement, just 1.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with blue water and bright sand, so it is highly recommended to wear 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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 do Norte (Centro) is located outside the Peniche 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 do Portinho da Areia do Norte 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

Peniche • 1.4 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Restaurante do Parque

8 - Very good 550m

Restaurant Grab & Go - 24 horas

8.2 - Very good 720m

Cafe Gamboa Bar

9 - Excellent 760m

Restaurant Estelas

8.2 - Very good 1km

Restaurant PKSC | Beach Bar & Surf School

8.2 - Very good 1.1km

Cafe Café Onda Jovem

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Restaurant Pizzeria Il Boccone

8.6 - Excellent 1.3km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

1.5km

Cafe Bica da Proa

1.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte

8.8 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Peniche de Cima

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Cova da Alfarroba

9.2 - Excellent 1.6km

Tourist Attraction Sportágua - Water Amusement Park, Lda.

8.4 - Very good 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Molhe Leste

8.8 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Cebolas

9 - Excellent 3.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Baleal (Sul)

9.6 - Exceptional 3.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 5.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

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7.8 Very good

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Praia Baleal - Sul Praia Baleal - Sul

6.8 Good

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Praia dos Barcos Praia dos Barcos

7.4 Good

3.5km

Praia Baleal - Norte Praia Baleal - Norte

8.4 Very good

4.6km

Praia da Consolacao Praia da Consolacao

7.1 Good

5.6km

Praia da Almagreira Praia da Almagreira

6 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Peniche • 1.4km

Main locality of province

Aveiro • 154.2km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 46.1km

Bus Station

Caldas da Rainha • 21.3km

Train Station

Sao Mamede • 17.9km

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Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

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

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

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

The waves in the Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte are usually strong. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

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

The region of the Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte 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

What are the key audiences of Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte?

Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante do Parque is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

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

There are 709 places to stay in the Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

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

The Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte 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 do Norte?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia de Peniche de Cima located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

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