Category: Nature > Beach
District: Braga > Esposende > Rio de Moinhos
Rio de Moinhos Beach is located in the municipality of Esposende, in the locality of Rio de Moinhos, and is part of the area that gives it its name. It is situated on the coastline of Portugal, bathed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Its surroundings are marked by the presence of dunes that flank it, and to the east, the landscape is dominated by agricultural fields. In this area, the waters of the Ribeira do Peralto stream flow into the ocean.
This is an oceanic beach, characterized by its direct exposure to the elements. The sandy area extends and may include the presence of pebbles and gravel, a result of the natural dynamics of marine erosion.
The water quality at Rio de Moinhos Beach is consistently recognized as excellent, offering favorable conditions for swimming. It is an unsupervised beach, which should be taken into consideration when visiting.
Given its openness to the ocean and the absence of natural or artificial protections, Rio de Moinhos Beach is appreciated by those seeking water sports, such as surfing, which benefit from this exposure. It is also a suitable location for recreational fishing.
The surrounding area invites walks, with the existence of pedestrian paths that allow exploration of the coastal landscape, the dunes, and the transition to the adjacent agricultural fields, providing a tranquil environment for contact with nature.
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Coordinates DD: 41.5657082,-8.7971377
Coordinates DMS: 41°33'56.5"N 08°47'49.7"W
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