Praia Foz do Arelho
Praia Foz do Arelho
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vitorbabrazil
Salvador, BA9,313 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
It's very easy to get there from Caldas da Rainha and there are a number of routes.
The first beach, by the parking lots, is always packed with families, given the calmer and warm waters.
The ocean beach is wilder and freezing cold, with some very restricted bathing areas, due to the very strong undercurrent and the hidden rocks.
The first beach, by the parking lots, is always packed with families, given the calmer and warm waters.
The ocean beach is wilder and freezing cold, with some very restricted bathing areas, due to the very strong undercurrent and the hidden rocks.
Written August 3, 2017
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Hélio G
29 contributions
Apr 2017 • Family
No kidding, thus is the most beautiful beach in the all world. Nice weather, clean sand and very quiet.
Written April 15, 2017
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Dewi J
Edinburgh, UK25 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Great waves, miles of golden sands, quite lagoon and plenty of restaurants. Not too busy, even in July. Perfect.
Written July 10, 2019
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Hudd_White
Huddersfield, UK27 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Massive space, with a lagoon and the main surf beach. Warning: the tide is VERY strong! As a result only a small portion of the beach is managed by the lifeguards. They will whistle if you stray too far outside the patrol zones! Very clean beach, unlike the UK people tend to pick up after themselves. Good bars and cafes line the beach. There are a couple of fish restaurants but they are pricey. Great resort.
Written August 4, 2018
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Jennifer F
3 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
On one side you have the wild ocean, the other is the lagoa (lagoon) which is perfect for swimming or paddling. Lots of beach cafes to refuel and plenty of ice-cream to stay cool.
Written July 8, 2018
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Manxy123
Isle of Man, UK17 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
This beach is stunningly beautiful and the sand is soft and clean. It is really well maintained and served by lifeguards and good beach front cafes. The sea is clear but pretty cold but the surf is such that it is amber or red flagged for most of the time. Both flags means no swimming. That said there is the lagoon on the inside which has safe swimming areas and is great for kids as there is little of no depth. Some parts of it have a tidal flow but there are lifeguards nearby. The size of the beach is such that you can get your own space far away from others. A windbreak and umbrellas help and they are really cheap to buy or you can hire beach 'huts'. This is one of the best beaches we have ever visited and you can watch the surf for hours.
There is free parking on the promenade but get there early.
There is free parking on the promenade but get there early.
Written July 21, 2017
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susan a
Hampshire, UK121 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
The Atlantic rollers hit the shore along the coastal beach, down the estuary there are quiet sandy beaches, best of both worlds. There is shell collecting to be done, cafes to visit and dunes to run down.
Written March 2, 2017
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Paul C H
Foz do Arelho, Portugal21 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
nice location with mixed quality restaurants and bar. Great fish restaurants but poor quality and expensive food on 75% of the other restaurants
Written September 21, 2016
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754jch
London, UK67 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Whatever the time of year, the beaches either side of the lagoon are beautiful, wide, empty, sandy and totally unspoilt with little cafes. Try hiring bikes and cycling along the cycle paths either side of the lagoon to Foz do Arelho or Bom Succeso beaches.
Written November 3, 2015
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Callpoint Segurança
Caldas da Rainha, Portugal11 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
Nice to rest, fairly quiet especialy in end of summer,..a must if you´re around center of Portugal next to the sea..
Written October 26, 2015
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Tem wc junto á praia? Indicado para um grupo de idosos?
TAXIS CALDAS DA RAINHA 24 HORAS
Caldas da Rainha, Portugal137 contributions
Sim tem várias wc 's e tambem no parque de autocarravanas balneario
Can I take my puppie to the beach while Im there?
ana f
Porto, Portugal38 contributions
No, dogs arent allow ! Sorry
Sevedamayanti
La Rochelle, France
Bonjour,
Nous avons loué un appartement pour les 15 premiers jours d’aout à Foz Do Arelho et j’aimerai savoir svp si ce n’est pas trop compliqué pour se garer dans le centre car l’appartement ne dispose pas de parking..... merci beaucoup 😊 Severine
Hi! Is it possible to do some kitesurfing tomorrow. 1 guy, 1 Girl. Almost finshed IKO
Daniel Dias
Caldas da Rainha, Portugal1 contribution
Yes, enjoy.
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