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Praia de Miramar

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto · 🇵🇹 Portugal

NotableEurope

The beach where waves wash a baroque chapel — Senhor da Pedra on its granite rock.

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Sea temperature
~17°C in the warm season
Water
Chilly, clear north Atlantic with steady small breakers
Sand
Pale gold sand broken by smooth granite outcrops
Swimming
Bracing; lifeguarded in season, with calmer pools among the rocks at low tide
Surf
Small, consistent beach-break peaks; a local longboard favourite
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
The seventeenth-century Senhor da Pedra chapel stands on a wave-washed granite boss mid-strand, twenty minutes from Porto by local train
Beach type
City & resort
Region
Europe

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Praia de Miramar: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia de Miramar?

Praia de Miramar is at Vila Nova de Gaia, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia de Miramar?

In the warm season the sea at Praia de Miramar reaches about 17°C. Chilly, clear north Atlantic with steady small breakers.

When is the best time to visit Praia de Miramar?

The best time to visit Praia de Miramar 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 de Miramar have?

Praia de Miramar has pale gold sand broken by smooth granite outcrops.

Is Praia de Miramar good for swimming?

Bracing; lifeguarded in season, with calmer pools among the rocks at low tide.

Can you surf at Praia de Miramar?

Small, consistent beach-break peaks; a local longboard favourite.