Praia da Ponta da Vela

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. 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.

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

The entrance to the water is very smooth, 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 Ponta da Vela is partially protected from waves.

So the overall recommendation of the Praia da Ponta da Vela for swimming is very positive.

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

The region of the Praia da Ponta da Vela 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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Ponta da Vela.

There are 263 places to stay in the Praia da Ponta da Vela area.

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

• Santa Cruz Beach House
• Casa da Azenha Terrace Prime
• Beachy 2Bdrm in Santa Cruz w/ stunning Ocean View!

The Praia da Ponta da Vela 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

There are 2 attractions near Praia da Ponta da Vela that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Маяк Ассента located in 2.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Ponta da Vela 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.

Praia da Ponta da Vela (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 da Ponta da Vela (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.