Category: Nature > Beach
District: Lisboa > Cascais > Cascais > Cresmina
Praia da Arriba is located in the Cresmina area, in Cascais, nestled within the municipality's coastal landscape. This beach unfolds in a natural setting that merges with the boundaries of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Its position offers expansive views over the Atlantic Ocean and the distant silhouette of the Sintra Mountains, marking a point where urbanization dissolves into the wild beauty of the coast.
This beach is distinguished by its deeply naturalized appearance. It features a small sandy area, characterized by fine white sands, and is embraced by imposing cliffs that shape its bay. During periods of higher rainfall, a small watercourse reaches the sea at this location, and a cordon of rolled pebbles can be observed at the base of the cliff, elements that underline its geological genesis and coastal dynamics.
Praia da Arriba is known for its strong swell and persistent winds that characterize it. These natural conditions contribute to it being a location with fewer visitors, especially when compared to neighboring beaches. Access to the sandy area is via stairs, which highlights its more isolated environment and its natural, less domesticated essence. It is important to note that, due to its characteristics and sea dynamics, this beach is not always classified for bathing use.
Due to its sea and wind conditions, Praia da Arriba proves to be a point of interest for nautical sports enthusiasts, such as surfing and kitesurfing, who seek the power of the Atlantic waves. It offers a scenery of great beauty and an environment where nature manifests itself in its fullness, ideal for those seeking a beach experience more connected to the elements and less conventional.
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Coordinates DD: 38.7206021,-9.4791968
Coordinates DMS: 38°43'14.2"N 09°28'45.1"W
Weather Cascais
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