Do you love beautiful beaches? Discover Praia da Adraga on Portugal’s west coast. With its dark rock formations and white sand, this small beach has an undeniable charm.
Here are our useful tips for planning your visit to Praia da Adraga beach in the Sintra-Cascais region.
This guide is completely independent, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.
Is Praia da Adraga beach worth it?
Yes, it’s a beautiful beach and well worth a visit! Nestled in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, just north of Cabo da Roca, its wild charm will win you over. We took advantage of its large expanse of golden sand and admired the arch at its southern end. The northern cliff of erosion-sculpted black rock adds a picturesque touch. A photographer’s delight!
In our opinion, it’s one of the most beautiful beaches in the Sintra-Cascais region. It’s very popular in summer, so we advise you to avoid going there at weekends or arriving early.
Type of beach
Sand or no sand?
The beach floor is made of fine golden sand.
We loved dipping our toes in and lying back to soak up the sun!
Swimming conditions and supervision
The sea has all the vigor of the Atlantic Ocean. The swim is invigorating! But watch out for the strong waves. It’s sure to please surfers and photo enthusiasts alike! As the sun sets, the foam on the black rocks takes on the red of evening. The perfect moment to capture on camera.
The beach is unsupervised.
Installations
Sanitary facilities are located next to the restaurant, near the parking lot.
Praia da Adraga in Almoçageme: access
Where to find the beach
Praia da Adraga is located on Portugal’s west coast in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
- In the town of Almoçageme.
- 25min drive from Sintra.
- 35min drive from Cascais.
- 50min drive from Lisbon.
Access by car and parking
The beach is easily accessible by car and parking is available. Beware: at weekends in summer, the site attracts a lot of people and places are harder to find!
Access from the parking lot
Simply park your car to access the beach, which is right in front of the parking lot!
Public transport access
The beach is isolated and far from the public transport network. It’s best to bring your own car or a rental car.
Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sintra or Cascais (lines 1241 or 1624) and stop at Almoçageme. Then walk 1km from the town to the beach.
Special features
Dog
Dogs are allowed. A sign at the entrance to the beach indicates this!
Reduced mobility access
There are no facilities for disabled access.
With children
The beach is not ideal for a visit with children, due to the strength of the waves. But if they’re well looked after, they’ll have lots of fun on sand castles and cavalcades!
Naturism
It is not possible to practice naturism on this beach.
Eating out
At the entrance to the beach is the Restaurant Da Adraga. We saw that it served seafood. The dishes looked appetizing! You’ll find more places to eat near the nearby Praia Grande beach.
Hotels
You’re in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, which is full of beautiful hotels! Here are some of our suggestions:
- Just a 10-minute drive away, on the wide Praia Grande beach, try out the Hotel Arribas Sintra! We swam in its pool, the largest saltwater bath in Europe!
- Enjoy a city and beach break at the Albatroz Hotel in Cascais.
- For a more natural stay, stay at the Rosegarden House Hotel in Sintra. We loved the decor and comfort of the room!
