Category: Nature > Beach
District: Lisboa > Torres Vedras > Vale de Janelas
Praia da Mexilhoeira is situated in the coastal area of the municipality of Torres Vedras, Portugal. Located in the village of Vale de Janelas, within the area designated as Praia da Mexilhoeira, this coastal strip is bathed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Its position on the Iberian Peninsula provides the typical scenery of Atlantic beaches, with cliffs that protect and naturally frame it within the coastal landscape.
This beach is characterized by a generously sized sandy area, which stretches along the coast. Both to the north and south, the sandy expanse is punctuated by rock formations that define the beach's limits and add visual interest to the shoreline.
The Atlantic waters that bathe Mexilhoeira can, at times, be somewhat agitated, offering a characteristic dynamism of the Portuguese west coast.
Above the beach, at the top of the cliffs, a dune system is observed, a natural feature of the local coastal landscape. These dunes, although their original extent has been altered by the presence of nearby agricultural activity, remain a distinctive element of the scenery.
One of the most unique aspects of Praia da Mexilhoeira is the presence of a waterfall on the rocky cliff, a scenic detail that enriches the visual experience and makes it particularly notable.
The route to the sandy area of Praia da Mexilhoeira involves a descent, which is facilitated by infrastructures such as a walkway and a staircase. These structures allow for gradual access to the sand, offering panoramic views of the beach and the ocean during the descent.
The entrance to the beach area is located in its southern part, where these access routes begin, leading visitors to the sandy expanse.
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Coordinates DD: 39.1550398,-9.3691044
Coordinates DMS: 39°09'18.1"N 09°22'8.8"W
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