Prainha Beach
Prainha Beach
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Rita593
Lisbon, Portugal306 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Thid was our favourite beach in Praia and we ended up coming here every day of our trip at the end of the day to dip in the lukewarm water.
There are plenty of places to park the car, a restaurant/bar at the beach, lifeguard and police patrolling the beach. It is frequented both by turists and locals alike, mostly families.
It is a calm bay where there are waves but you can stand up in the water so it is mostly safe. People come and sell some food in the afternoon as well. All in all a fun, noisy, family beach with hot water and soft sand.
There are plenty of places to park the car, a restaurant/bar at the beach, lifeguard and police patrolling the beach. It is frequented both by turists and locals alike, mostly families.
It is a calm bay where there are waves but you can stand up in the water so it is mostly safe. People come and sell some food in the afternoon as well. All in all a fun, noisy, family beach with hot water and soft sand.
Written 3 September 2023
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Damian120
Galway, Ireland6,217 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
It's a nice beach and is thankfully being kept clean. Water is practically lukewarm as February is a hot month in Praia. Use plenty of sunscreen.
Written 15 March 2020
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Jose F
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May 2019 • Friends
One of the best beach in Praia, there is a very nice restaurant inside of the beach that people can heat and drink. Best view too!
Written 26 May 2019
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GEOVANA A
Luxembourg179 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
very windy . the sand blast your body and you can not stay without head cover.
beach was clean but not white sand.
the Terasse Bar/Restaurant was nice though. Good beer.
Water was super! not crowdy. take a taxi from city center. Dont pay more than 1 us per person.The other beach , write in the center has no restaurant/ bar and looks not so nice.
From bank in the center you turn left and then go down stairs and there is the other beach. We have seen that one and then took a taxi /short ride to Prainha Beach. it was worth it.
beach was clean but not white sand.
the Terasse Bar/Restaurant was nice though. Good beer.
Water was super! not crowdy. take a taxi from city center. Dont pay more than 1 us per person.The other beach , write in the center has no restaurant/ bar and looks not so nice.
From bank in the center you turn left and then go down stairs and there is the other beach. We have seen that one and then took a taxi /short ride to Prainha Beach. it was worth it.
Written 10 December 2018
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Iolanda Guerra e Andrade
Lisbon, Portugal1,904 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
It used to be the best beach in Praia until the big building (a hotel to be) spoiled the overall atmosphere (in my humble opinion)
Written 10 July 2018
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phutty
Tallinn, Estonia1,370 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
They're clearly making an effort to keep this beach clean and make it as attractive as possible and it's working. It's in a protected bay so a great place for families with kids and swimmers who'd rather not attempt the open ocean. A fairly easy stroll from the city centre.
Written 28 May 2018
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johnvincent
Tadley, UK621 contributions
Mar 2018
This is the best beach in the south of Santiago with Praia shoping close by and bars and shops close by.
Written 26 March 2018
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UD K
Ruskin, FL397 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
This is one of the two best beaches in the Santiago island of Cape Verde. It is wide, with volcanic dark sand. There are many rocks, but there are places where one can get into the water safely. There are some bars and restaurants nearby, and a lifeguard tower, although no lifeguard was on duty in February.
There is no shade. One can rent a boat at the edge of the beach.
There is no shade. One can rent a boat at the edge of the beach.
Written 3 February 2018
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dev00312
Scranton, PA147 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Not much of a beach but lots of locals there tough to find a parking spot ok to cool off and talk to the locals
Written 24 September 2017
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Toon S
Eindhoven, The Netherlands224 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
That means, there is not so much choice when you look for a beach in Praia. There is a little shade, not to much. The best place to be is at the bars just above it where you have a nice view..
Written 31 January 2017
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