What is the water and sand quality of the Praia do Canical?

The Praia do Canical is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Praia do Canical?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Praia do Canical, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Praia do Canical good for swimming?

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

Is the Praia do Canical 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 pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Praia do Canical secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for 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 do Canical?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Praia do Canical.

What is the closest accommodation to the Praia do Canical?

There are 830 places to stay in the Praia do Canical area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Praia do Canical include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7234316&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Captain Cook</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7580994&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">West Country House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7526964&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Melli with Sunset Oceanview Terrace</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5682365&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Amelia</a></li></ul>

How far is the Praia do Canical from parking?

The Praia do Canical 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Praia do Canical?

There are 4 attractions near Praia do Canical that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Praia Paimogo located in 0.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Praia do Canical?

The month with the highest temperature in Praia do Canical 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 do Canical (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 do Canical (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 do Canical with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Praia do Canical with turquoise water surface

Photo of Praia do Canical with spacious multi bays

Photo of Praia do Canical with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Praia do Canical located in natural area

Praia do Canical

Praia do Caniçal

Pai Mogo, Portugal

6.3

#64 out of 66 in Centro 4

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Casal da Murta • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Horizontal bar

8km

Park Campervans Parking Spot

8.2km

Park Parque de Merendas

8.2km

Park Parque da Avenida

8.3km

Hiking Area Circuito de manutenção

8.3km

Park SC

9km

Hiking Area Árribas do Baleal

9.7km

Hiking Area Torres Secretas

9.7km

Park Parque de Merendas

9.7km

Restaurant Hotel MH Atlântico

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Restaurant Bateira

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Bar Supertubos Beach Bar

8.2 - Very good 7km

Bar Xakra Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 7.7km

Cafe Bar Cafeteria Park

8.2 - Very good 8.2km

Cafe Bica da Proa

8.3km

Bar 3housebaleal - Christian & Filipe, Lda

7.8 - Very good 8.3km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

8.4km

Store Amanhecer Lilak

6.4km

Convenience Store Galp

8.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

8.6km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Peniche

8.7km

Supermarket Kalifood Organic Shop - Groceries

8.8km

Supermarket Meu Super Ferrel

8.9km

Supermarket Intermarché Peniche

9.2km

Grocery Store Superlagide Amanhecer

8 - Very good 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia Paimogo

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Vale dos Frades

9.2 - Excellent 370m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Vale Pombas

8.8 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Frades

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Salgueiro / Carreiro da Lage

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Peralta

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Desportivo Atouguiense

8.4 - Very good 5.7km

Amusement Center Lourinhã Dino Park

3.7km

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About

Praia do Canical is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 64th place out of 66 beaches in the Centro region 225.3 km away from its center, the city of Guarda. It is one of the beaches of Casal da Murta settlement, just 1.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

Weather

history

+18 ^o C +14 ^o C

Air temperature

8.4 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

2.6 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Casal da Murta • 1.3 km

Map of beach

Hiking Area Horizontal bar

8km

Park Campervans Parking Spot

8.2km

Park Parque de Merendas

8.2km

Park Parque da Avenida

8.3km

Hiking Area Circuito de manutenção

8.3km

Park SC

9km

Hiking Area Árribas do Baleal

9.7km

Hiking Area Torres Secretas

9.7km

Park Parque de Merendas

9.7km

Restaurant Hotel MH Atlântico

8.8 - Excellent 5.6km

Restaurant Bateira

8.4 - Very good 6.3km

Bar Supertubos Beach Bar

8.2 - Very good 7km

Bar Xakra Beach Bar

9.2 - Excellent 7.5km

Restaurant Mar à Vista

8.6 - Excellent 7.7km

Cafe Bar Cafeteria Park

8.2 - Very good 8.2km

Cafe Bica da Proa

8.3km

Bar 3housebaleal - Christian & Filipe, Lda

7.8 - Very good 8.3km

Cafe Cafetaria Bar Granada

8.4km

Store Amanhecer Lilak

6.4km

Convenience Store Galp

8.5km

Supermarket Minipreço

8.6km

Supermarket Pingo Doce Peniche

8.7km

Supermarket Kalifood Organic Shop - Groceries

8.8km

Supermarket Meu Super Ferrel

8.9km

Supermarket Intermarché Peniche

9.2km

Grocery Store Superlagide Amanhecer

8 - Very good 9.5km

Tourist Attraction Praia Paimogo

9 - Excellent 50m

Tourist Attraction Praia Vale dos Frades

9.2 - Excellent 370m

Tourist Attraction Praia de Vale Pombas

8.8 - Excellent 820m

Tourist Attraction Praia dos Frades

9 - Excellent 2.3km

Tourist Attraction Praia do Salgueiro / Carreiro da Lage

8.4 - Very good 3.6km

Tourist Attraction Praia da Peralta

3.6km

Tourist Attraction Beach São Marcos

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Tourist Attraction Praia das Rochas

9 - Excellent 4.6km

Tourist Attraction Grupo Desportivo Atouguiense

8.4 - Very good 5.7km

Amusement Center Lourinhã Dino Park

3.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.7km from the beach

9.7 Exceptional

Apartment with Breathtaking view

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.3km from center

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Casa Melli with Sunset Oceanview Terrace

1.8km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Casa Melli with Sunset Oceanview Terrace

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.2km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Da Silva Surfcamp, Tiny House Luna

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 520m from center

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1.8km from the beach

7.5 Very good

SILVERADO APARTMENT

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 1.1km from center

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1.9km from the beach

5 Tolerable

Casa Amelia

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 1.4km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.2 Very good

Captain Cook

Hotel

Seixal • 1.3km from center

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1.9km from the beach

8.3 Very good

White Beach House

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.2km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Casa Sousa

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.3km from center

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2km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Patio Mateus

Entire House

Seixal • 1.2km from center

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2km from the beach

7.3 Good

Casa Zizi Bela

Entire Apartment

Seixal • 1.4km from center

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2.6km from the beach

8 Very good

West Country House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.5km from center

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2.7km from the beach

9.6 Exceptional

Rex Surf House

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Casal da Murta • 1.6km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

1.2km 16 min walk

Praia de Vale Pombas

7.4 Good

1.8km 23 min walk

Praia da Areia Branca

7.4 Good

2.6km

Praia do Areal Sul

7.2 Good

3.2km

Praia de Sao Bernardino

6.8 Good

5.6km

Praia da Consolacao

7.2 Good

7.7km

Praia de Porto Dinheiro

6.8 Good

9.1km

Praia do Portinho da Areia Sul

7.8 Very good

9.1km

Praia de Valmitao

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Casal da Murta • 1.3km

Main locality of province

Guarda • 225.3km

Transport

Airport

ZYD • 36km

Bus Station

Caldas da Rainha • 22.1km

Train Station

Sao Mamede • 14.2km

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6.3 Pleasant

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6.3 Pleasant

Aurora Laroche.

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning when the tide is low, and the best part is that it's not overcrowded with people. The scenery is breathtaking, with crystal clear water and soft sand that's perfect for lounging around on. It's a great spot to unwind and soak up the sun, without the hustle and bustle of a busy beach.

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Katria Giunti

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This serene beach has a tranquil atmosphere with its uncrowded shores and soft, textural sand. The ocean's entrance is adorned with an array of stones, perfect for those who enjoy exploring the ocean's natural beauty. It's an ideal spot for bodyboarding enthusiasts, and locals are always happy to share tips on the best fishing spots. However, please note that accessibility may be an issue, as the beach requires a bit of walking to reach.

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Ethan McAllister

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

I yearn for the days when we could bask in the sun and enjoy the delectable cuisine of that magnificent beach.

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Lucien Beaumont

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

The beach appears to be in its natural state with minimal human intervention. It can be challenging to reach the beach without the aid of an all-terrain vehicle due to its remote location.

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Nikolas Karydas

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

This beach is a hidden gem, almost exclusively reserved for those in the know. It offers an unparalleled level of tranquility and relaxation, with crystal clear waters and soft sand that beckons you to unwind and soak up the sun. It truly is a fantastic destination for those looking for a more secluded, peaceful beach experience.