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Praia da Ursa — Portugal
Wild & scenic

Praia da Ursa

Sintra · 🇵🇹 Portugal

Local gemEurope

A wild, hard-won cove of sea stacks beside continental Europe’s edge.

Water at Praia da Ursa (Sintra, 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
Rough Atlantic
Sand
Golden
Swimming
Dangerous currents
Best time to visit
Jun–Sep
Setting
Sea stacks near Europe’s westmost point
Beach type
Wild & scenic
Region
Europe

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Praia da Ursa: frequently asked questions

Where is Praia da Ursa?

Praia da Ursa is at Sintra, on the coast of Portugal.

What is the sea temperature at Praia da Ursa?

In the warm season the sea at Praia da Ursa reaches about 19°C. Rough Atlantic.

When is the best time to visit Praia da Ursa?

The best time to visit Praia da Ursa 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 Ursa have?

Praia da Ursa has golden.

Is Praia da Ursa good for swimming?

Dangerous currents.

Photo: Dima Peyroteo (CC BY-SA 4.0) · source