Sintra offers some beautiful beaches, however, some of these are difficult to attain, due to the scarps surrounding them. Apart from bathing and the summer sun, Sintra beaches also offers the right conditions for body-boarding.
Praia Grande is well known to body-boarders. European and world championships take place in this beach every year. The Sintra Portugal Pro takes place at Praia Grande in august. It is organized from IBA (International Bodyboarding Association). Both male and female bodyboarders demonstrate their great skills. The unique waves give the opportunity to the fans to get totally connected, mentally and physically with this addictive sport.
The spot gives in to an exposed beach break that usually offers waves that can be ideal for practitioners any time of the year. Offshore winds usually blow from the east while the best swell direction that has been recorded, is from the northwest.
The beach is appropriate for all kind of difficulty body-boarders. There are body-board schools that can show you how to take a ride with the waves.
Sintra offers lots of accommodation options and other activities to spare your free time.
Almeria is a province of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia, between Enix, Pechina and Nijar. With mountain sierras and a 40 km/25 mi of seacoast terrain, Almeria is a great destination for extreme sport enthusiasts.
Caloundra is located at 90 km/56 mi in the north of Brisbane and it is the southernmost resort on the Sunshine Coast. With several beautiful beaches and ideal weather conditions, Caloundra is definitely a great holiday destination.
Carpinteria State Beach is a protected beach in the state park of the city Carpinteria. It is located in the city of Carpinteria, at 12 mi/19.3 km south of Santa Barbara.
Spring Lake is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The spot is commonly known as the "Jewel of Jersey Shore". New Jersey Monthly magazine ranked it as the 240th best place to live in New Jersey.
Mooloolaba is a popular tourist destination, located at 97 km/60 mi in the north of Brisbane, the capital state. Mooloolaba provides a port with its marinas, beautiful ocean beaches, a vast number of quality restaurants, stylish cafe and great bars.
Outer Banks, also known as OBX, is a 200 mi/322 km long string of narrow barrier islands of the coast of North Carolina. A small portion of it extends further in Virginia, at the beginning of the southern corner of Virginia Beach, on the east coast of the United States. It is a major tourist destination and known for its temperate climate.
The spot is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It's dominated by precipitous mountains and fascinating forests. Moorish castle and Pena palace are some of the reasons why to visit Sintra. Sintra has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 19th-century ravishing architecture and landscapes.
Cascais is a beautiful coastal town, located just few miles in the west of Lisbon. Fronted by the Atlantic Ocean, with a large yacht marina and a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, as well as intense nightlife, this cosmopolitan Portuguese suburb is considered to be one of the top holiday destinations for both local and foreign visitors.
Praia da Areia Branca is a beautiful vibrant small village, located in the Portuguese west coast, just a few miles north of Lisbon. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and with an amazing sandy coastline that stretches up to 12 km/7.4 mi long, this place is considered to be the European surfing mecca, having hosted many national and international surfing competitions.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. The spot combines the mystery of mountain with the magic of seam making it a major tourist destination center, visited by people from all around the world. It is the right place for a romantic getaway.
Torres Vedras is a beautiful ancient city, located in the western part of Lisbon district. Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean with more than 20 km/12.4 mi long of coastline, amazing sandy beaches surrounded by mountainous landscapes with wide open space, the city provides with many outdoor and recreational activities.
Praia do Peixe is one of the most beautiful beaches, in Ericeira, a civil parish in Mafra, on the western coast of Portugal. Next to the harbor, at the center of Ericeira, there is a path leading down to Praia do Peixe. It's the main boat launching. It's well known as the fisherman's beach. But, it's also known for its good waves.
Cascais is a beautiful coastal town, located just few miles in the west of Lisbon. Fronted by the Atlantic Ocean, with a large yacht marina and a wide variety of hotels and restaurants, as well as intense nightlife, this cosmopolitan Portuguese suburb is considered to be one of the top holiday destinations for both local and foreign visitors.
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