Praia da Areia Branca
Praia da Areia Branca
Praia da Areia Branca
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Ben C
Stoney Stanton, UK80 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
Visited around lunchtime, was surprised to see the place empty, the staff were friendly and the food was good, I had the chicken sandwich and it was just the right amount for lunch. Great selection of ice cream and the fresh juices are nice too. Great location practically on the beach, plenty of shade where needed at the restaurant itself.
Written 22 September 2023
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RICHARDJ21
Donegal Town, Ireland20 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Praia da areia branca is a coastal village on the Atlantic just a short distance from Lourinha and 1 hours drive from Lisbon.It makes an ideal location to top up your tan on the sandy beach or just stroll about at your leisure.It is ideal for walking and exploring . LOURINHA has 3 large supermarkets and beautiful church.It has small cafes where you can have a snack or lunch very reasonably priced.The Atlantic ocean is cool when temperatures are high in mid summer and the breeze is so refreshing.GO karting is only 1 mile on the Main Peniche road and has one of the best circuits you will find anywhere.The Go Karts are top class and the track is exceptional well maintained and safe.Beach guards are on duty on the shore front but children need to be supervised at all times.Surfing school and hire is on shore front for the adventurous.The people are most friendly and helpful making it the ideal holiday getaway destination with plenty to explore and do.
Written 10 March 2015
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jpb62
Portsmouth, UK91 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Seaside town on the Silver coast about 1hour from Lisbon. Everything in the town is in walking distance. Lots of bars and restaurants. Beautiful beach with long stretches of sand and lifeguards during the summer. Plenty of canvas beach huts and chairs available for rent. This is not the place to come if you want a busy tourist trap such as Benidorm. The peak time for this town and this part of Portugal is July/August, out of season there are a lot less restaurants open but it is peaceful and beautiful. There is a breeze most of the time here and the sea is cold - it is the Atlantic after all. It is particularly good for surfing on this coast and there are surf schools on the promenade that do a selection of surf lessons from one off to courses. There is a swimming pool at the camp site which you can go to for approx 2euro. There is a night club during the summer but it doesn't get going until around 1am. Buses to Lisbon go from the centre of town several times a day. If you are going to stay here then a car is really a good idea. In the town there is a Tourist info (not open in the winter), crazy golf, small supermarket, small childrens play area. There are bigger supermarkets in Lourinha which is about 3km away. Places to visit within easy reach with a car are Peniche (there is also a small waterpark here), Obidos, Supertubos surfing beach, Baleal (water sports available here), Go karting track.
This is an ideal place for those who want a relaxixng summer beach holiday without all the tourists that you get in on most south europe holidays.
This is an ideal place for those who want a relaxixng summer beach holiday without all the tourists that you get in on most south europe holidays.
Written 25 August 2012
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norte00
Lisbon, Portugal31 contributions
Sept 2012 • Couples
Been to this place 20 years ago, and it has changed so much! I can't understand how they they let build like that so near the water line (just in front of the Youth Hostel). And so awfully tasted, low-quality constructions. Even the restaurants and bars in the area are simply uninviting (to me at least).
It's a pity, it used to be a very nice beach. Water is still very cold though.
Neverthless, the beach next to this, looks much better, maybe that's why you can see all this good reviews.
It's a pity, it used to be a very nice beach. Water is still very cold though.
Neverthless, the beach next to this, looks much better, maybe that's why you can see all this good reviews.
Written 2 September 2012
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Sueaust76
Cheadle, UK77 contributions
As it says in the title! Beautiful beach some nice littl cafes and restaraunts. Very peaceful place for a holiday with excellent transport link to lisbon if you fancy a bit of retail therapy.
Written 13 October 2011
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tlc78
Lisbon, Portugal223 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
About an hour from Lisbon in the township of Lourinhã, this beach is perfect for someone who wants to avoid the tourist population. Long white sand beaches, nice shops, restaurants and cafes. Don't miss the Aquarius café for homemade italian ice cream. And for lunch or dinner, Pizzaria da Praia Branca has wonderful, real italian pizza. It's just up the street from the Aquarius café, owned by the same people. Great, friendly service.
Written 5 July 2014
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Toronto1122
2 contributions
Jul 2013
All I got to say is " AMAZING"
Beautiful area, amazing people, great sand, good bars and amazing surfing
Beautiful area, amazing people, great sand, good bars and amazing surfing
Written 5 August 2013
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Fremioth d
Mafra, Portugal292 contributions
Mar 2012
the sand of this golden beach is very nice, good to stroll along, water is very cold and be very careful the waves pull you in. Not good for swimming, just to bathe in the cold water. Most of the mornings in summer are misty. Quite far from Lisbon, reasonable to go by car, quite near Peniche which is worthy a visit. And Obidos.
Written 20 May 2012
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bradstow2
Mishima, Japan239 contributions
Sept 2018
Just a €7 taxi ride from Lourinha. The beach is clean and safe. There are lifeguards and flags indicating the degree f safety for swimming. Cafes and restaurants, plenty of space. Lovely setting, generally an agreeable experience!
Written 6 November 2018
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Donat V
Sint-Amands68 contributions
Apr 2017
If you are in for trendy beaches and lot's of people... very nice sandy beach with lifeguards. If you are not into tourist places: stay away! Just visit one of the beaches nearby, less people and no pubs but very nice. As a Belgian this beach reminds me at Cadzand in the Netherlands... not too crowded but still too much for me (now). There are some nice bars on the way to the beach. I would recommend it for family's with young children and for teenagers. Not the best place to surf. BTW the amount of people is higher from 5 PM ;-)
Written 23 May 2017
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Hello all-going to Praia da Areia Branca this October (12th) what to expect in regards of the weather that time of the year? Thanks
Written 25 July 2017
Usualy during September and early/mid October the weather is great, however this year is proving unpredictable.
You could be lucky with the weather at that time, just keep watching the Atlantic Ocean weather fronts coming from North America
Written 30 July 2017
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