Photo of Praia da Madalena with bright sand surface

Photo of Praia da Madalena with blue water surface

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Photo of Praia da Madalena with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Praia da Madalena - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.5

Excellent

Praia da Madalena

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Madalena?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Madalena.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tappas Caffé Madalena is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

Madalena Beach

Canidelo, Portugal

#2 out of 40 in North

8.5

Excellent

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Good for Surfing Kite or windsurfing Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Madalena • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Vibrations Bar

8.2 - Very good 70m

Bar Paredão

8.2 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Restaurante Marbelo (madalena)

7.6 - Very good 110m

Cafe BaiXober Coffee Bar

8.2 - Very good 150m

Cafe Padaria Confeitaria Lion's

8.4 - Very good 230m

Restaurant Tappas Caffé Madalena

8.4 - Very good 250m

Bar Ar d'Mar

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Bar Bar da Sereia

10 - Exceptional 520m

Bar Brasão Salgueiros

9.2 - Excellent 840m

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Sandeman

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Bolsa Palace

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Saint Lawrence Church

8.8 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Porto Cathedral

9 - Excellent 5.5km

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About

Praia da Madalena is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 2th place out of 40 beaches in the North region 177 km away from its center, the city of Braganca. It is one of the beaches of Madalena settlement, just 1.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

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

Praia da Madalena coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets, sea pool. 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 popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.

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 do Senhor da Pedra, which has a rating of 8.3.

Praia da Madalena is located in North within Madalena, 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

+20 ^o C +15 ^o C

Air temperature

4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Madalena • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Vibrations Bar

8.2 - Very good 70m

Bar Paredão

8.2 - Very good 70m

Restaurant Restaurante Marbelo (madalena)

7.6 - Very good 110m

Cafe BaiXober Coffee Bar

8.2 - Very good 150m

Cafe Padaria Confeitaria Lion's

8.4 - Very good 230m

Restaurant Tappas Caffé Madalena

8.4 - Very good 250m

Bar Ar d'Mar

8.8 - Excellent 280m

Bar Bar da Sereia

10 - Exceptional 520m

Bar Brasão Salgueiros

9.2 - Excellent 840m

Tourist Attraction Farolim de Felgueiras

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Jardins do Palácio de Cristal

9.2 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Sandeman

8.6 - Excellent 5km

Tourist Attraction Bolsa Palace

9 - Excellent 5.1km

Tourist Attraction Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Tourist Attraction Saint Lawrence Church

8.8 - Excellent 5.3km

Tourist Attraction Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

9 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Clérigos Tower

9.2 - Excellent 5.4km

Tourist Attraction Porto Cathedral

9 - Excellent 5.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

480m from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Sun&Sea Luxury Apartment by MP

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Madalena • 1.6km from center

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560m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Beach House

Entire House

Vila Nova de Gaia • 1.5km from center

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Exclusive Luxury4you – Beachfront Boutique Penthouse Apt!

580m from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Exclusive Luxury4you – Beachfront Boutique Penthouse Apt!

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 1.5km from center

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1.3km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

H2OPorto Beachfront Apartment

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.4km from center

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1.7km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Herama House

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 1.7km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Porto Beach Apartment

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.8km from center

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1.9km from the beach

Apartment Beira Mar

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

OceanView Apartment on Beach Near Porto

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.9km from center

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2.1km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Oporto Flag

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 3.1km from center

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Casa da Praia Porto Sul by Flat in Porto

2.6km from the beach

8 Very good

Casa da Praia Porto Sul by Flat in Porto

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Madalena • 3.3km from center

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3.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

CASA DA ALAMEDA

Entire Apartment

Vila Nova de Gaia • 2.8km from center

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3.4km from the beach

9.8 Exceptional

Villa Santa Barbara

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Madalena • 2.3km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

What to do in Praia da Madalena? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Praia da Madalena is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Praia da Madalena welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

1km 13 min walk

Connected beach

Praia da Sereia Praia da Sereia

7.9 Very good

3.2km

Praia Cabedelo do Douro Praia Cabedelo do Douro

7.4 Good

4.3km

Connected beach

Praia do Senhor da Pedra Praia do Senhor da Pedra

8.3 Very good

4.5km

Praia do Carneiro Praia do Carneiro

7.3 Good

6km

Praia do Homem do Leme Praia do Homem do Leme

6.8 Good

6.4km

Connected beach

Praia da Aguda Praia da Aguda

5.9 Pleasant

8km

Connected beach

Praia da Granja Praia da Granja

7.8 Very good

8.1km

Praia de Matosinhos Praia de Matosinhos

7.4 Good

Localities

Nearest

Madalena • 1.8km

Main locality of province

Braganca • 177km

Transport

Airport

OPO • 15.6km

Train Station

Madalena • 2.2km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.5 Excellent

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Average Reviews rating

8.5 Excellent

Ron Smith

8 Very good

Great beach and board walk. Nice mix of fine sand and rock along the ocean. Beautiful sunsets and nice place to sit and relax with cold beverage.

Dave

4 Frustrating

I thought it was pretty boring walking here. The weather wasn’t that great, it was cold and windy so maybe that has influence on my review. Otherwise they had great bicycle paths up by the street. + free parking on the street -dirty car when you go back (sand and water spots all over

Wiktoria Zadrożna

10 Exceptional

Beautiful beach with a lot of space for everyone! I highly recommend!:) There is also a bar next to it with nice drinks for a good price:)

A. Gregory Janiczek

10 Exceptional

Nice little beach area. Not too crowded. Little huts for rent to get some rest from the sun. Nice sand. Friendly people and a little cafe to eat a small piece or have an ice cream.

Deborah Köpfer

10 Exceptional

Very easy to get here by bus from the center of Porto in half an hour. Not a lot of people and a lovey walkway along the dunes. There are a some restaurants/bars.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Madalena?

The coastline of Praia da Madalena 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 da Madalena?

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

The Praia da Madalena is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Surfing

Is the Praia da Madalena good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

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

Is the Praia da Madalena 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 da Madalena secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia da Madalena 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.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Madalena?

The bar is located right on the Praia da Madalena.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Tappas Caffé Madalena is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Madalena?

There are 5540 places to stay in the Praia da Madalena area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia da Madalena from parking?

The Praia da Madalena 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 da Madalena?

There are 1 attractions near Praia da Madalena that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Farolim de Felgueiras located in 4.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Madalena?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Madalena 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?

Praia da Madalena (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.Praia da Madalena (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.