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Praia de Santa Cruz is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 5th place out of 35 beaches in the Centro region 143.9 km away from its center, the city of Coimbra. It is one of the beaches of Santa Cruz settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a spacious coastline with 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 partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.
Praia de Santa Cruz coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, sun 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. There are also some surf spots.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Praia Azul, which has a rating of 7.4.
Praia de Santa Cruz is located in Centro within Santa Cruz, 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.
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Casa da Adraga 0.4 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, Fine sand bottom
Valongo 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Sao Lourenco 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ericeira 0.2 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
Foz do Lizandro 0.3 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
Magoito 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Rodizio 0.8 km
What to do in Praia de Santa Cruz? 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 de Santa Cruz 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!
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The Praia de Santa Cruz is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are umbrellas on the beach, which are provided free of charge, but there are no sunbeds and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Praia de Santa Cruz is also suitable for the following water activities:
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 de Santa Cruz does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.
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.
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
Praia de Santa Cruz can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
The bar is located right on the Praia de Santa Cruz.
There are 242 places to stay in the Praia de Santa Cruz area.
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Praia de Santa Cruz has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.
The month with the highest temperature in Praia de Santa Cruz 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.
Praia de Santa Cruz (Centro) 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
Nazare 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Lagos 1.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water
Acoteias 1.9 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, 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, White fine sand
Arroteia de Baixo 6.9 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
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Camara de Lobos 2.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Torre 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise water
Vilamoura 2.4 km
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