Praia das Macas
Praia das Macas
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JJJC_Family
Virginia808 contributions
Oct 2022
We had gone to Mafra National Palace and decided to visit Ericeira. It was great. So we decided to go back to our hotel in Sintra via the coast and stop wherever it looked good or beaches we had heard of. Praia das Macas was the last place we stopped. It was past sunset, but there was still beautiful orange light over the water on the beach. It was mesmerizing. It's a lovely small beach. I walked it to the water's edge and stayed there until I was afraid I would get swept away. Then I stayed until it was close to ink black. My wife stayed up by the car, but she came out to take pics including one of me. There were restaurants there and I wanted to stay and eat, but we had problems with the GPS in Sintra and did not want to get lost at night, going in circles. I asked my wife, "Wouldn't this be better than living at home?" Half reluctantly, half dreamily, she said "Yes."
Written 30 October 2022
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Jose C
Porto, Portugal285 contributions
Sep 2019
Love this beach. A must try. You won’t be disappointed. Sand, water, view... amazing. For a well spent day in the beach with all family, you should try.
Written 8 September 2019
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ceciliamorrison
East Grinstead, UK1,068 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
The beach is not as large as Praia Grande just around the corner but it looks like an excellent beach for families. There are several cafes near the beach. There is a natural swimming pool at the far side of the beach which small children can play in when the tide is right. It’s a pretty beach with waves. But there are certainly more facilities then at Grande Beach.
Written 7 September 2019
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Erwin V
374 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
A real great place to visit and enjoy sun, sand, sea and some good views. Also restaurants, cafeterias and even a small supermarket are conveniently close by.
Written 21 August 2019
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Victoria B
Bogota, Colombia91 contributions
Aug 2019
There are a few surfing schools that operate in this beach, also plenty of space for the occasional traveler, you can walk to close by towns and enjoy local foods. Public buses can take you there from caiscais, really worth it to spend the day in the area.
Written 18 August 2019
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Gareth J
Shrewsbury, UK51 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
What a great place to holiday. We {7 adults} had a weeks holiday here in May. A really nice and friendly place to stay. Great walks, great beach, great bars.
Written 29 May 2019
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JaninedeBric
Denver, CO517 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
The late fall is a marvelous time to visit Praia das Maçãs, because in between the raindrops, the surf still pumps and the rocks still beckon you to climb, but the crowds are gone.
Written 13 November 2018
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743fernandot
Alcabideche, Portugal63 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
The beach is not very big but offers a splendid opportunity to surfers, bathers and also walking arround the rocks.
A lot of restaurants, bars and shops arround it.
A trip not to misse!!!
A lot of restaurants, bars and shops arround it.
A trip not to misse!!!
Written 8 October 2018
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Peter T
Chelmsford30 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
The best waves we have ever seen on this surfers' beach kept very safe by lifeguards. Lovely range of great cafes overlooking the beach.
Written 28 August 2018
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Jose C
Porto, Portugal285 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Lved this beach. Nice family beach… It is a good spot to stay. When we visited, ocean was a bit anger :)
Written 26 August 2018
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hazelanstey
Wedmore, UK17 contributions
How much is the water park at Praia de macas if you're not staying there? Thanks
Trek30888296984
Queluz, Portugal
There is no water park
It's 2 pools
hazelanstey
Wedmore, UK17 contributions
Can you use the pool park if you're not staying there?
Michelle Joseph
Croissy-sur-Seine, France1,635 contributions
Access to the pool park is along the boulevard. There is parking along all the streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Praia das Macas
- Hotels near Praia das Macas:
- (0.14 km) WOT Sintra Ocean
- (0.17 km) Villa Maçã
- (0.16 km) Apples BBC
- (0.17 km) Residencial Real
- (0.27 km) Sintra Sol
- Restaurants near Praia das Macas:
- (0.14 km) Buzio
- (0.14 km) Barmacia Gastro Bar
- (0.12 km) Hamburgueria do Maçãs
- (0.15 km) Restaurante Atlântiko Sintra
- (0.14 km) Maçã Real
- Attractions near Praia das Macas:
- (0.20 km) Solfun Surf School
- (0.15 km) Sintra Tram
- (0.17 km) Discover Sintra Tuk-Tuk Tours
- (0.17 km) Sim ou Sopas
- (7.14 km) Quinta da Regaleira