Praia da Foz do Arelho
Óbidos Lagoon, Leiria · 🇵🇹 Portugal
Two beaches in one: a warm shallow lagoon on one side of the sand, the cold Atlantic pounding the other.
In season the water at Praia da Foz do Arelho (Óbidos Lagoon, Leiria, Portugal) reaches about 19°C. Best months: Jun-Sep. The beach flies the Blue Flag for water quality and safety.
Open Praia da Foz do Arelho on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~19°C in the warm season
- Water
- Warm, calm lagoon on one side; cold Atlantic surf on the other
- Sand
- A huge sand tongue between lagoon and ocean
- Swimming
- Children in the lagoon, swimmers in the sea; pick your side
- Surf
- Ocean-side beach-break
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- Where the Óbidos lagoon opens to the Atlantic
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Blue Flag
- Yes
- Region
- Europe
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Praia da Foz do Arelho: frequently asked questions
Where is Praia da Foz do Arelho?
Praia da Foz do Arelho is at Óbidos Lagoon, on the coast of Portugal.
What is the sea temperature at Praia da Foz do Arelho?
In the warm season the sea at Praia da Foz do Arelho reaches about 19°C. Warm, calm lagoon on one side; cold Atlantic surf on the other.
When is the best time to visit Praia da Foz do Arelho?
The best time to visit Praia da Foz do Arelho is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Praia da Foz do Arelho have?
Praia da Foz do Arelho has a huge sand tongue between lagoon and ocean.
Is Praia da Foz do Arelho good for swimming?
Children in the lagoon, swimmers in the sea; pick your side.
Can you surf at Praia da Foz do Arelho?
Ocean-side beach-break.
Does Praia da Foz do Arelho have Blue Flag status?
Yes — Praia da Foz do Arelho holds Blue Flag status, awarded for bathing-water quality, safety and facilities.
Photo: Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL (CC BY-SA 2.0) · source
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