What is the water and sand quality of the Praia da Gralha?

The coastline of Praia da Gralha is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Praia da Gralha?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia da Gralha, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Praia da Gralha is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Surfing</li></ul>

Is the Praia da Gralha good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Praia da Gralha does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

Is the Praia da Gralha good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia da Gralha secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Praia da Gralha?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia da Gralha.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Restaurante Típico da Serra is the closest place located 1100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia da Gralha?

There are 987 places to stay in the Praia da Gralha area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia da Gralha include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2276904&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alojamentos dos Mangues</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=6395008&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Vistalmar Sao Martinho</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3914917&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">My Home</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2152756&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Carmona</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2690213&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Palm Tree</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia da Gralha from parking?

The Praia da Gralha has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia da Gralha?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia da Gralha is September. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Praia da Gralha (Centro) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Praia da Gralha (Centro) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.

Photo of Praia da Gralha with bright sand surface

Photo of Praia da Gralha with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Praia da Gralha with long multi bays

Photo of Praia da Gralha with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia da Gralha located in natural area

Praia da Gralha

São Martinho do Porto, Portugal

6.6

#63 out of 66 in Centro 9

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Surfing Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Serra de Mangues • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Descolagem Parapente Praia da Gralha

200m

Playground Parque infantil

1.4km

Playground Parque infantil Giroflé

8.8km

Park Parque de Merendas

800m

Park Jardim da Praça Engenheiro Frederico Ulrich

1.1km

Park Jardim Do Gansa

1.7km

Hiking Area Praia da Pipoca

1.9km

Hiking Area Quebrada dos Batos

2km

Hiking Area Quebrada de São Romeu

2km

Hiking Area Quebrada Larga

2.2km

Hiking Area Arribas de São Martinho

2.2km

Park Parque Merendas Vale do Paraiso

2.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Típico da Serra

8.2 - Very good 760m

Restaurant Cantinho do Amigo

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Churrasqueira Novo Sabor

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant A Nova Gaivota | Restaurante

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Novo Sabor Hamburgueria

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Ao Cais

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria Portobello

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Nova Caravela

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Pesca no Prato

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Supermarket Intermarché São Martinho do Porto

1.1km

Supermarket Mundo Verde Minimercado

1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania São Martinho do Porto

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania

9.4 - Excellent 9km

Supermarket SPAR Nazaré

9.1km

Market Mercado Municipal da Nazaré

9.1km

Supermarket Minipreço

9.2km

Supermarket A Onda - Mini Market, Snack Bar & Café

9.7km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Nazaré

9.9km

Church Capela de Santa Ana

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Casa do Lago - Alojamento

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Adventure By You

10 - Exceptional 8km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Nazaré

9.2 - Excellent 8.8km

Tourist Attraction O Canhão da Nazaré

10 - Exceptional 9km

Tourist Attraction Nazaré Panorâmica

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Farol da Nazaré

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro da Pederneira

9.2 - Excellent 9.2km

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About

Praia da Gralha is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 63th place out of 66 beaches in the Centro region 144.5 km away from its center, the city of Castelo Branco. It is one of the beaches of Serra de Mangues settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

5.6 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Serra de Mangues • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Descolagem Parapente Praia da Gralha

200m

Playground Parque infantil

1.4km

Playground Parque infantil Giroflé

8.8km

Park Parque de Merendas

800m

Park Jardim da Praça Engenheiro Frederico Ulrich

1.1km

Park Jardim Do Gansa

1.7km

Hiking Area Praia da Pipoca

1.9km

Hiking Area Quebrada dos Batos

2km

Hiking Area Quebrada de São Romeu

2km

Hiking Area Quebrada Larga

2.2km

Hiking Area Arribas de São Martinho

2.2km

Park Parque Merendas Vale do Paraiso

2.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Típico da Serra

8.2 - Very good 760m

Restaurant Cantinho do Amigo

8.6 - Excellent 900m

Restaurant Churrasqueira Novo Sabor

8.4 - Very good 950m

Restaurant A Nova Gaivota | Restaurante

9 - Excellent 970m

Restaurant Novo Sabor Hamburgueria

9.2 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Ao Cais

8.6 - Excellent 1.1km

Pizza Restaurant Pizzaria Portobello

9 - Excellent 1.1km

Restaurant Nova Caravela

9.4 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Restaurante Pesca no Prato

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Supermarket Intermarché São Martinho do Porto

1.1km

Supermarket Mundo Verde Minimercado

1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania São Martinho do Porto

9.2 - Excellent 1.2km

Ice Cream Shop Gelatomania

9.4 - Excellent 9km

Supermarket SPAR Nazaré

9.1km

Market Mercado Municipal da Nazaré

9.1km

Supermarket Minipreço

9.2km

Supermarket A Onda - Mini Market, Snack Bar & Café

9.7km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Nazaré

9.9km

Church Capela de Santa Ana

1.7km

Tourist Attraction Casa do Lago - Alojamento

8.2 - Very good 7.8km

Tourist Attraction Adventure By You

10 - Exceptional 8km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Nazaré

9.2 - Excellent 8.8km

Tourist Attraction O Canhão da Nazaré

10 - Exceptional 9km

Tourist Attraction Nazaré Panorâmica

9.1km

Tourist Attraction Farol da Nazaré

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo

9.4 - Excellent 9.1km

Tourist Attraction Miradouro da Pederneira

9.2 - Excellent 9.2km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1km from the beach

7.9 Very good

Quinta dos Mangues

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 80m from center

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1km from the beach

7.1 Good

Alojamentos dos Mangues

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Sao Martinho do Porto • 80m from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.4 Excellent

My Home

Entire Apartment

Sao Martinho do Porto • 1.7km from center

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1.1km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Villa Praia

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 1.9km from center

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Terracos da Baia - Sao Martinho do Porto

1.1km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Terracos da Baia - Sao Martinho do Porto

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 1.7km from center

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1.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Apartamento Vista Premium Sto Antonio

Entire Apartment

Sao Martinho do Porto • 2.2km from center

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1.3km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Casa Outeiro T3

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 2km from center

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1.4km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Carmona

Entire Apartment

Sao Martinho do Porto • 1.8km from center

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1.4km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Palm Tree

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 2.2km from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Vistalmar Sao Martinho

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Sao Martinho do Porto • 2.3km from center

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Aparatmento T3 com vista mar em condominio de Luxo

1.5km from the beach

7.8 Very good

Aparatmento T3 com vista mar em condominio de Luxo

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 2.4km from center

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1.5km from the beach

8.1 Very good

Casa Brisa do Mar

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Serra de Mangues • 2.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Sao Martinho do Porto

7.7 Very good

2.9km

Connected beach

Praia do Salgado

6.7 Good

Popular beach 9.3km

Nazare Beach Praia da Nazare

8.2 Very good

10.3km

North Beach

6.1 Pleasant

13.3km

Praia da Foz do Arelho

8.4 Very good

14.6km

Praia do Bom Sucesso

8.5 Excellent

20.7km

Praia da Mina

7.2 Good

22.7km

Praia da Almagreira

6.1 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

Serra de Mangues • 1km

Main locality of province

Castelo Branco • 144.5km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 58.5km

Bus Station

João Fernandes Ferreira Domingos • 9.7km

Train Station

Estação de São Martinho do Porto • 2km

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Average Reviews rating

6.6 Good

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Lena Marie

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is lovely, though it's not recommended for swimming.

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Darren Sharp

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is absolutely amazing! It has golden sand that adds to its beauty. I highly recommend visiting this beach for a truly wonderful experience.

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Alex Ramirez

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

8 Very good

The spot is absolutely stunning, with its peaceful atmosphere and breathtaking scenery. The golden sand adds to its natural beauty, making it a perfect spot to relax and unwind.

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Katriana Macapura

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

Praia da Gralha is amazing! It's not crowded at all, and there are no restaurants, umbrellas, or noisy children around. Plus, the sand is golden and beautiful. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful day at the beach.