Praia da Barra, Maritime beach in Gafanha da Nazaré, Portugal
Praia da Barra stretches along the coastline with extensive golden sand areas near the entrance of the Aveiro Lagoon and the Port of Aveiro.
The construction of the 62-meter lighthouse in the late 19th century marked the beginning of safer maritime navigation for ships entering Aveiro's port.
Local fishermen maintain traditional fishing practices along the shore, contributing to the preservation of regional maritime customs and gastronomy.
The beach provides designated areas for surfing, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing, with equipment rental services and professional instructors available throughout the year.
The beach earned recognition for environmental excellence with the Blue Flag certification in 1989, marking it as one of Portugal's first certified beaches.
Location: Gafanha da Nazaré
GPS coordinates: 40.64222,-8.74889
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:19
Site of Community Importance Ria de Aveiro
3.6 km
Aveiro Lighthouse
108 m
Gafanha da Encarnação
3.1 km
Dunas de São Jacinto Nature Reserve
5.2 km
Capela de São Gonçalo
7.9 km
Forte da Barra de Aveiro
1.4 km
Edifício Arte Nova, também denominado «Casa do Major Pessoa»
7.9 km
Praia de São Jacinto
3.8 km
Barra Bridge
1.6 km
Ponte Pedonal sobre o Esteiro de São Pedro
7.9 km
Forte da Barra Lighthouse
1.4 km
Casa Gafanhoa
2.8 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes
1.4 km
Aveiro City Museum
8 km
Igreja Paroquial de Gafanha da Nazaré
2.9 km
Palheiro de José Estêvão
2.5 km
Igreja Matriz da Costa Nova
3.3 km
Aveiro City Museum
8 km
Edifício na Rua Direita, n.º 1 a 3
7.9 km
Igreja Paroquial de Gafanha da Encarnação
2.9 km
Igreja Paroquial da Sagrada Família da Praia da Barra
622 m
Solar de Nossa Senhora das Neves
7.7 km
Pensão Ferro
8 km
Fundação João Jacinto Magalhães
7.9 km
Capela da Barra
179 m
Residência Florentino Vicente Ferreira
7.9 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
3.2 km
Escola Secundária Homem Cristo
8 kmReviews
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