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7.2

Good

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos

Foz dos Ouricos Beach

Almograve, Portugal

#37 out of 55 in Alentejo

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Almograve • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Adélia

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant Centro Desportivo e Cultural Do Cavaleiro

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Costa Alentejana Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Restaurant Rocamar

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Foz dos Ouriços

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Nossa Senhora

330m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Brejo Largo

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Farol Cabo Sardão

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Farol de Milfontes/Rio Mira

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia De Vila Nova Milfontes

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Nature Activities kayak meeting point

8.6 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Creleizão

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Carreiro da Fazenda

7.3km

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About

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 37th place out of 55 beaches in the Alentejo region 175.5 km away from its center, the city of Santarem. It is one of the beaches of Almograve settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. Moreover, this beach is popular with naturists.

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia de Nossa Senhora, which has a rating of 9.3.

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos (Alentejo) is located outside the Almograve 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 da Foz dos Ouricos 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 +18 ^o C

Air temperature

6.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Almograve • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe Adélia

8.4 - Very good 6.5km

Restaurant Centro Desportivo e Cultural Do Cavaleiro

8.6 - Excellent 6.5km

Restaurant Costa Alentejana Restaurant

8.4 - Very good 6.6km

Restaurant Rocamar

8.6 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Foz dos Ouriços

50m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Nossa Senhora

330m

Tourist Attraction Praia do Brejo Largo

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Farol Cabo Sardão

6.6km

Tourist Attraction Farol de Milfontes/Rio Mira

6.8km

Tourist Attraction Praia De Vila Nova Milfontes

6.9km

Tourist Attraction Nature Activities kayak meeting point

8.6 - Excellent 7.1km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Creleizão

7.2km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Carreiro da Fazenda

7.3km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

630m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Al Dunas

Entire House

Longueira Almograve • 340m from center

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670m from the beach

9 Excellent

Casa de praia em Almograve

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 290m from center

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740m from the beach

9.4 Excellent

Casa do Almograve

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 260m from center

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Casa do Pipo- Almograve, Costa Alentejana

780m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Casa do Pipo- Almograve, Costa Alentejana

Resort Villa

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 170m from center

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920m from the beach

7.2 Good

HI Almograve – Pousada de Juventude

Hostel

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 140m from center

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1.2km from the beach

7 Good

Casalmograve beach house

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 450m from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Trail House- Countryside and Beach

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 1.8km from center

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5.9km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

Monte Da Moita Nova

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 5.6km from center

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6.6km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Cavaleiro Rota Costa Alentejana

Entire Apartment

Cavaleiro • 6.2km from center

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6.8km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Casa Nova da Barreira

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 6.3km from center

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MONTE SOL'AR DO FAROL by Stay in Alentejo

7.1km from the beach

7.8 Very good

MONTE SOL'AR DO FAROL by Stay in Alentejo

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 6.7km from center

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7.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Apartamento Azur

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Almograve • 7.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

470m 6 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Nossa Senhora Praia de Nossa Senhora

9.3 Excellent

610m 8 min walk

Connected beach

Praia de Almograve Praia de Almograve

7.8 Very good

880m 11 min walk

Connected beach

Praia dos Picos Praia dos Picos

7.2 Good

2km 25 min walk

Connected beach

Praia do Brejo Largo Praia do Brejo Largo

6.9 Good

5.9km

Cavaleiro Beach Cavaleiro Beach

7.9 Very good

6.4km

Praia das Furnas Praia das Furnas

6.9 Good

6.8km

Praia do Farol Praia do Farol

7.7 Very good

7.3km

Praia da Franquia Praia da Franquia

8.1 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Almograve • 900m

Main locality of province

Santarem • 175.5km

Transport

Airport

SIE • 31.5km

Bus Station

Luis Guilherme Caetano Montes • 2.2km

Train Station

Luzianes • 28.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

The coastline of Praia da Foz dos Ouricos 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 a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos, 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 da Foz dos Ouricos 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.

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos for swimming is very positive.

Is the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos 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 da Foz dos Ouricos secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

FKK / Naturists

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Foz dos Ouricos.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

There are 253 places to stay in the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Foz dos Ouricos include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Praia da Foz dos Ouricos from parking?

The Praia da Foz dos Ouricos has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Foz dos Ouricos?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Foz dos Ouricos is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Foz dos Ouricos (Alentejo) 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 Foz dos Ouricos (Alentejo) 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.