Figueira da Foz: Huge Beaches Near Coimbra

Figueira da Foz is a classic Portuguese seaside resort at the mouth of the Mondego river, with one of the widest beaches in Europe, a casino, a long promenade and the green hills of Serra da Boa Viagem just north. It’s popular with Portuguese families, and close to Coimbra.

Quick answer: Figueira is about 45 minutes west of Coimbra and 2 hours from Lisbon or Porto. Enjoy the huge Praia da Claridade, walk the promenade, drive to the viewpoints of Serra da Boa Viagem, and surf at Buarcos and Cabedelo. See places to stay in Figueira da Foz.

Things to do

• Praia da Claridade: a vast sandy beach, so wide you need a boardwalk to reach the water.
• Buarcos: a fishing village at the north end, with a fortress and seafood.
• Serra da Boa Viagem: forested hills with viewpoints over the coast.
• Surfing: Cabedelo is a well-known surf spot.
• The casino and the promenade.

Nearby

• Coimbra: see the Coimbra day trip.
• Conímbriga: see Conímbriga.
• Aveiro: see Aveiro.

More: the best beach towns and surf camps.

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