Praia da Areia Branca

Praia da Areia Branca is a typical bathing resort of the Portuguese people. Fortunately, there are not many hotels and holiday resorts here yet. Still, in August the beach is crowded and lively as plenty Portuguese people from the surrounding areas come. Typically there are lifeguards on duty, as well as typical beach tents available for a small fee. If you want to get away from this hurly burly, you only need to walk one or two bays further along the beach where you will find a bay just for yourself.

In Praia da Areia Branca there is a beautiful beach promenade with plenty of small cafés and good restaurants. The town is especially suited for families with teenage children as there is a very nice night life in the resort and getting in touch with the younger generation is easy. Since the express bus from Lisbon to Peniche also stops in Praia da Areia Branca, it is simple to get around without a car. And if you are not up to sitting at a restaurant, there is a daily a market where you can buy fresh fish for a self-prepared barbecue.