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Praia da Foz do Arelho — Portugal
City & resort

Praia da Foz do Arelho

Óbidos Lagoon, Leiria · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Local gem⚑ Blue FlagEurope

Two beaches in one — a warm shallow lagoon lapping one side of the sand, the cold Atlantic pounding the other.

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Sea temperature
~18°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 18°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