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Praia do Meco is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 11th place out of 41 beaches in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area region 24.6 km away from its center, the city of Lisbon. It is one of the beaches of Torroes settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and white fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is quite sharp. 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 Meco coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Large parking spot is located directly on the beach.
Praia do Meco is located in Lisbon Metropolitan Area within Torroes, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, White fine sand
Picheleiros 2.7 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Picheleiros 3.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vale da Rasca 2.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carcavelos 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Alcorvim de Baixo 2.1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Sesimbra 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Fonte da Telha 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Charneca de Caparica 2.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water, Fine sand bottom
Terras da Costa 1.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Terras da Costa 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Costa da Caparica 0.6 km
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Picheleiros 3.5 km
What to do in Praia do Meco? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
For those who wish to engage in something more extreme than a lazy holiday on the beach, it is worth noting that Praia do Meco is excellent for surfing. This kind of activity is suitable for beginners and for professionals. The waves in this region you can see in the photos above or study the reviews by our users. And by the way, on the beach you can take surfing coaches!
Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Praia do Meco welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.
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The Praia do Meco is covered with soft snow-white fine sand, which covers the entire cost. 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.
For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia do Meco has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Praia do Meco is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is sharp, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia do Meco does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Praia do Meco for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is sharp.
There are several buildings near the beach. 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:
The bar is located right on the Praia do Meco.
There are 498 places to stay in the Praia do Meco area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia do Meco has a parking spot, which is large enough to accomodate all visitors. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Meco is August. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 19°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 14°C and water 15°C. See more details in weather section.
Praia do Meco (Area Metropolitana de Lisboa) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Casa da Adraga 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Casa da Adraga 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Lourenco 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lagos 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Ilha de Faro 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Acoteias 1.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright fine sand
Tavira 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown fine sand
Carvoeiro 4.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Nazare 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White fine sand
Arroteia de Baixo 6.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Carrapateira 2 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand
Calheta 0.2 km
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