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Praia do Tonel
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Praia do Tonel is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 29th place out of 39 beaches in the Alentejo region 96 km away from its center, the city of Beja. It is one of the beaches of Entrada da Barca settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. This beach is not a well-known place, so it is well suited for a relaxing leisure.
It is a small several bays coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia do Tonel coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Not everyone can get to this beach. To reach it, you have to follow a dangerous mountain path, not recommended for children and elderly people. Parking is located directly on the beach.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Zambujeira do Mar, which has a rating of 8.
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+22
oC
+13
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6
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+16
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Beach overall scores
Praia do Tonel (Alentejo) is located outside the Entrada da Barca settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning, but unfortunately we were disappointed to find a lot of rubbish within just 10 minutes of being there. Most of it seemed to be leftover from fishermen, but there was a variety of other things as well. It's frustrating that people don't seem to respect the environment and instead blame tourists. We always try to do our part by carrying a bag ..."
Lena K.
"The beach was absolutely gorgeous and isolated. We stumbled upon it during our hike on the Fisherman's Trail, and it was a much-needed respite from all the walking. The waves were just right, and the cliffs were stunningly picturesque. However, the descent to the beach can be challenging and may not be suitable for everyone, but for those who are up for it, it's definitely w..."
Maxwell Reed
User reviews
"The beach is absolutely stunning, but unfortunately we were disappointed to find a lot of rubbish within just 10 minutes of being there. Most of it seemed to be leftover from fishermen, but there was a variety of other things as well. It's frustrating that people don't seem to respect the environment and instead blame tourists. We always try to do our part by carrying a bag ..."
Lena K.
"The beach was absolutely gorgeous and isolated. We stumbled upon it during our hike on the Fisherman's Trail, and it was a much-needed respite from all the walking. The waves were just right, and the cliffs were stunningly picturesque. However, the descent to the beach can be challenging and may not be suitable for everyone, but for those who are up for it, it's definitely w..."
Maxwell Reed
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3.7km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Entrada da Barca
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2.7km from center
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3.9km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Entrada da Barca
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3km from center
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4.2km
from the beach
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Located at nearest locality
Entrada da Barca
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5.1km from center
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4.3km
from the beach
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Entrada da Barca
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5.2km from center
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5.4km
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Located at nearest locality
Entrada da Barca
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6.3km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- O Sacas• 11 min walk
- A Barca Tranquitanas• 13 min walk
- Rosa Dos Ventos• 3.6km
- Restaurante Odesos• 3.6km
Attractions
- Praia da Pedra da Bi...• 2.9km
- Capela de Nossa Senh...• 3.8km
- Praia do Creleizão• 4.4km
- Farol Cabo Sardão• 5km
Transport
- SIE• 42.4km
- Luis Guilherme Caeta...• 11.2km
- Luzianes• 26.9km
Localities
- Entrada da Barca• 1000m
- Beja• 96km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Tonel?
The Praia do Tonel is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
What are the key activities at Praia do Tonel?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Tonel, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia do Tonel good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia do Tonel is partially protected from waves.
So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Tonel for swimming is very positive.
Is the Praia do Tonel good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Praia do Tonel secluded and good for relaxing?
The beach is located in a natural area. It's not on the main paths, so this place is somewhat hidden. 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:
- Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia do Tonel?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Tonel.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.O Sacas is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Tonel?
There are 124 places to stay in the Praia do Tonel area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Tonel include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia do Tonel from parking?
The Praia do Tonel has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres and the path to beach is only for experienced travellers. Not recommended for children or senior people.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Tonel?
There are 4 attractions near Praia do Tonel that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia da Pedra da Bica located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Tonel?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Tonel is August. Its average value reaches 31°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 15°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia do Tonel (Alentejo) 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 do Tonel (Alentejo) 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.
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