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Praia das Maçãs
Praia das Macas
Praia das Maçãs
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About
Praia das Macas is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 27th place out of 41 beaches in the Lisbon Area region 31.8 km away from its center, the city of Lisbon. It is one of the beaches of Rodizio settlement, just 0.8 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay 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, seniors, pet owners etc. It is very crowded place during the season.
Praia das Macas 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 easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia do Magoito, which has a rating of 8.5.
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Beach overall scores
Praia das Macas is located in Lisbon Area within Rodizio, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.
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.
User reviews
"The beach is comfortably modest, with a generous amount of sand and a handful of nearby bars."
Emiliano Rossi
"This beach in Colares is undoubtedly my favorite spot. The cafe here is simply amazing and I love sipping on coffee while marveling at the breathtaking view of the beach. One of the best things about this place is that it's not usually crowded, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the tranquil surroundings. I've had countless wonderful moments here and can't wait to make m..."
Sara Farzan
User reviews
"The beach is comfortably modest, with a generous amount of sand and a handful of nearby bars."
Emiliano Rossi
"This beach in Colares is undoubtedly my favorite spot. The cafe here is simply amazing and I love sipping on coffee while marveling at the breathtaking view of the beach. One of the best things about this place is that it's not usually crowded, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the tranquil surroundings. I've had countless wonderful moments here and can't wait to make m..."
Sara Farzan
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Casa da Adraga 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Casa da Adraga 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, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carcavelos 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Lourenco 0.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Magoito 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Valbom 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Foz do Lizandro 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cascais 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cascais 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ericeira 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ericeira 0.2 km
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Neptuno• 2 min walk
- Sal & Xixa SteakHous...• 3 min walk
- Barmácia• 3 min walk
- Búzio Café• 4 min walk
Attractions
- Praia Pequena do Rod...• 9 min walk
- Praia das Azenhas do...• 24 min walk
- Praia da Aguda• 2.9km
- Sintra Private Tours• 4.2km
Transport
- LIS• 29.4km
- Estrada Rodizio-Nues...• 10 min walk
- Sintra• 7.9km
Localities
- Rodizio• 810m
- Lisbon• 31.8km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia das Macas?
The Praia das Macas is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. 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 das Macas?
For sunbathing and relaxing, Praia das Macas has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Praia das Macas good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.
Praia das Macas does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
Is the Praia das Macas good for families?
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 gentle.
Is the Praia das Macas secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Praia das Macas?
Praia das Macas can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Senior people
- Beachgoers with pets
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia das Macas?
The bar is located right on the Praia das Macas.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Neptuno is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia das Macas?
There are 542 places to stay in the Praia das Macas area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia das Macas include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia das Macas from parking?
The Praia das Macas 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.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia das Macas?
There are 4 attractions near Praia das Macas that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia Pequena do Rodízio located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia das Macas?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia das Macas is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia das Macas (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.
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