From Vila Praia d’Âncora to Carreço beach and back

5 hours

Exploring the oceanic littoral protected area

On the way, you’ll find huge sand dunes and the most beautiful beaches of Afife, Arda and Carreço.

01 To Afife

Starting point – at the southern end of Vila Praia d’Âncora

From the southern seafront of the town, cross a bridge that leads to a wide sandy beach, continue along the sandy shore to the beach of Afife and Arda (about one and a half hours).

02 Two options

If you are very brave, you can continue as far as Carreço beach. These are deserted natural beaches full of charm, huge sand dunes and coastal vegetation. The path will be partly on sand and partly on wooden decks and forest roads, part of the Northern Littoral National Park Eco-path.

You will return the same way and have lunch at the Fortaleza Restaurant on the promenade of Vila Praia d’Âncora.