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Praia do Baleal — Portugal
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Praia do Baleal

Baleal, Peniche · 🇵🇹 Portugal

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A two-faced tombolo with sheltered swimming on one side and learner waves on the other, Baleal islet at the tip.

Water at Praia do Baleal (Baleal, Peniche, Portugal) runs to about 19°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Sep is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~19°C in the warm season
Water
Brisk, clean Atlantic teal
Sand
A soft cream arc of sand joining Baleal islet to the mainland
Swimming
Pick your side; the south bay is sheltered and swimmable, the north side takes the swell
Surf
Mellow sandbar rollers make it Peniche's surf-school nursery, with punchier reef peaks off the islet
Best time to visit
Jun-Sep
Setting
A causeway tombolo below the old whalers' hamlet on Baleal islet, surf camps stacked behind the dunes
Beach type
Surf coast
Region
Europe

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Praia do Baleal: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia do Baleal?

Praia do Baleal is at Baleal, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia do Baleal?

In the warm season the sea at Praia do Baleal reaches about 19°C. Brisk, clean Atlantic teal.

When is the best time to visit Praia do Baleal?

The best time to visit Praia do Baleal 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 do Baleal have?

Praia do Baleal has a soft cream arc of sand joining Baleal islet to the mainland.

Is Praia do Baleal good for swimming?

Pick your side; the south bay is sheltered and swimmable, the north side takes the swell.

Can you surf at Praia do Baleal?

Mellow sandbar rollers make it Peniche's surf-school nursery, with punchier reef peaks off the islet.

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