[Overview] Dreamy bay with black sand & rocky backdrop – perfect half-day trip
🌟 Quick summary: 5.0 / 5 stars. A beautiful beach with black sand, moderate waves, and a spectacular rocky backdrop. Even in October, it was wonderfully quiet around 10:00 AM, but it started to get noticeably busier from 12:00 PM onwards. Combined with a secure parking spot and a stop at the café above, it was the perfect package for us on the north coast! If this excursion tip for Seixal was helpful, I'd appreciate a "Helpful" vote.
[Detailed review]
📍 The bay: Black sand & impressive scenery. Praia do Porto do Seixal absolutely captivated us with its scenery. The black sand beach is nestled amidst an impressive green rocky landscape. Some driftwood and sticks had washed up on the beach, giving it a natural, wild charm. The waves were pleasantly moderate – ideal for a refreshing dip in the sea. We also noticed that beginner surfing lessons are offered on-site, which is very exciting for anyone interested in water sports.
🚿 Infrastructure & Sanitary Facilities: Two showers are accessible via stairs above the beach, which is very convenient after swimming. There was also a water hose downstairs, but it was broken during our visit. Food and drink options are available right on the beach (we didn't try them ourselves, but they are there).
🚗 Important Parking Tip for a Stress-Free Arrival: Free parking spaces directly at the beach are extremely rare and a real stroke of luck. We therefore strongly recommend the paid parking lot ("Parque Praia Seixal") located above the access road (approx. €10 day ticket). You'll receive friendly directions and avoid the hassle of maneuvering in the narrow, crowded streets.
💡 My recommendation for the perfect experience:
1. Arrive early: We were there in October around 10:00 AM when it was still relaxed. It got noticeably busier from 12:00 PM onwards.
2. Escape the midday heat: Around 1:00 PM, we left the beach and walked for about 8 minutes from the parking lot through the narrow streets up to the bistro/café "Avista Navios." There, you can enjoy fresh smoothies, waffles, or sandwiches with a wonderful view and perfectly round off your beach day.
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Kazimir Wrobel.
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