Praia de São Pedro de Maceda

Praia de São Pedro de Maceda is a beach in the Municipality of Ovar, nearby the town of Maceda, 40kms south of Porto.

The beach is part of a natural forest park and it is frequented by nudists, surfers and young people. During winter the sea can be dangerous and really cold and it’s often devastated by the force of the sea originating a peculiar landscape.

The beach facilities satisfy the holidaymakers, whether for its access or for its parking, among other infrastructures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Photos by guizel

Praia de Odeceixe

Praia de Odeceixe is a beach in the Municipality of Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal. The beach is on the western Seaboard in the extreme north west of the Algarve. It is inside the Vicentine Coast Natural Park. The beach is 2.1 miles (3.4 km) west of the village of Odeceixe, and is 77.9 miles (125.4 km) north west, by road, from the region’s capital of Faro.

The main beach of Praia de Odeceixe is located at the mouth of the Rio Seixe (River Seixe). Praia de Odeceixe’s location is right on the border between the Algarve and the Alentejo. This sandy beach is on the southern side of the outflow to the sea. The northern side of the river has a backdrop of steep cliffs which shelter the beach. To the south of the main beach is a small cove with a sandy satellite beach called Praia de Adegas which has been designated a naturalist beach. Also to the south of the main beach is the small village at Praia de Odeceixe, from where a steep path descends to the beach.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praia de Porto Santo

Porto Santo’s beach is a yellow sand beach in Porto Santo Island, Madeira, Portugal. Its total length is nine kilometers.

The beach is also known for the therapeutic properties of its sands. Scientifically proven fact, this beach is indicated for rheumatic and orthopedic problems.

The beach of Porto Santo is usually divided into areas for better management: Calheta, Cabeço da Ponte, Ribeiro Cochino, Ribeiro Salgado, Fontinha and Penedo. Fontinha is the only area with blue flag.

 

 

 

Praia do Magoito

The Magoito beach is located in Sintra (Lisbon district), Portugal. This beach is rich in iodine, with great extension of sand and it’s next to Praia da Aguda. From its sand, among the numerous arising rocks, it is possible to glimpse, in the far south, the Cabo da Roca (Cape Roca).

The called “consolidated dune” is one of the most interesting geological points of the beach. It is a coastal dune formed by the accumulation of sand generated by the combined action of the sea and wind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Praia da Arrifana

Praia da Arrifana is certainly a unique place for even the most insensitive human being.

A perfect disposition in the Portuguese coast, allied with a beautiful hillside that protects it from the undesirable temporal, makes this beach the most popular in Costa Vincentina.

The praia da Arrifana beach, located within the Municipality of Aljezur, in the Algarve region, is perfect for enjoying a relaxed time dipping in the sea and sunbathing, while exploring the more than half a kilometer of sandy shoreline.

Practically protected by cliffs, the beach is almost like a cove/bay and is safe from the lashings of tall and dangerous waves. Praia da Arrifana beach in Algarve has been the choice destination for many tourists. Added to this, Arrifana beach is also perfect for surfing and body surfing.

Praia da Arrifana beach belongs to Arrifana, a small fishing village. Dishes made from magnificent fresh seafood taken from the village’s little fishing harbor are delight.