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Praia da Vigia
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About
Praia da Vigia is located on the Atlantic ocean and it is in the 38th place out of 41 beaches in the Lisbon Area region 34.4 km away from its center, the city of Lisbon. It is one of the beaches of Barril de Cima settlement, just 1.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Praia da Vigia 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.
To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long.
4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Foz do Lizandro, which has a rating of 7.9.
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Beach overall scores
Praia da Vigia (Lisbon Area) is located outside the Barril de Cima 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, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"Imagine staying at the crowded beaches in the vicinity, where surfers dominate the ocean and the sandy shores, families with energetic children running and creating a commotion, and dealing with congested parking lots and petty theft. Meanwhile, just around the corner lies this incredible gem. I couldn't possibly imagine being in that situation."
Giovanni M.
"The beach is incredibly serene and stunning, although it can be a bit challenging to reach. However, that's precisely what adds to its majestic charm. It's advisable to bring your own lunch and plenty of water, and perhaps plan to arrive in the afternoon. We visited in August, and the fog didn't dissipate until around 3pm."
Samantha Covington
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"Imagine staying at the crowded beaches in the vicinity, where surfers dominate the ocean and the sandy shores, families with energetic children running and creating a commotion, and dealing with congested parking lots and petty theft. Meanwhile, just around the corner lies this incredible gem. I couldn't possibly imagine being in that situation."
Giovanni M.
"The beach is incredibly serene and stunning, although it can be a bit challenging to reach. However, that's precisely what adds to its majestic charm. It's advisable to bring your own lunch and plenty of water, and perhaps plan to arrive in the afternoon. We visited in August, and the fog didn't dissipate until around 3pm."
Samantha Covington
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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1.9km
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90m from center
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Located at nearest locality
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2.7km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Naonda Bar::Restaura...• 2.7km
- O Evaristo• 3.1km
- 7 Praias da Baleia• 4.6km
- Marisqueira Furnas• 4.6km
Attractions
- Ponte Romana de Catr...• 3.5km
- Rock Art• 3.7km
- Miradouro Praia Sul• 4.1km
- Bingo Bongo Break• 4.4km
Transport
- ZYD• 26.9km
- Largo F.Alheiro fren...• 24 min walk
- Mafra• 11.9km
Localities
- Barril de Cima• 1.9km
- Lisbon• 34.4km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Vigia?
The Praia da Vigia is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Praia da Vigia?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Vigia, 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 da Vigia good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Praia da Vigia 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 da Vigia for swimming is positive.
Is the Praia da Vigia 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 small pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Praia da Vigia secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of the Praia da Vigia is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. 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:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Praia da Vigia?
Praia da Vigia can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Hiking adventurers
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Vigia?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Vigia.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Naonda Bar::Restaurante is the closest place located 2800 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Vigia?
There are 620 places to stay in the Praia da Vigia area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Vigia include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Praia da Vigia from parking?
The Praia da Vigia has no parking spot and you have to overcome a long descent.
Are there any attractions nearby Praia da Vigia?
There are 4 attractions near Praia da Vigia that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ponte Romana de Catribana located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Vigia?
The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Vigia 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.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Praia da Vigia (Area Metropolitana de Lisboa) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Praia da Vigia (Area Metropolitana de Lisboa) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Praia da Vigia for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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