"Areia Branca Beach" Areia Branca by Branco

Praia da Areia Branca is 3 km far away from Lourinhã. It has not been yet affected by mass-tourism. It still retains it's natural beauty. The restaurants in the village and in the area invite us to enjoy the local and traditional cuisine and the excellent wines of the region.
Those natural conditions invite us to practice several nautical sports: sportive fishing, submarine photography, surf or much more like jet sky. The interior of the region, characterized by the landscape and harmony of his colours, has a lot of excellent conditions for rest holidays. There you can find guest houses in countryside, where you can establish contact with nature, farming life and make several activities like riding, tennis, BTT, hunting, mini-golf, kart or simply rest.
Those interested in culture will find the oportunity to visit historical and romantic places like Óbidos (38 kms), Sintra (60 kms), Lisbon (60 kms) and others as Peniche, Batalha, Torres Vedras,
In Lourinhã (3 kms away) we can find the Church of Saint Mary of The Castle, The Church of Mercy, The Convent and Church of Saint Anthony, The Fort of Paimogo, The Park of Fonte Lima, The Museum of Lourinhã and the place where the Battle of Vimeiro occurred (the place where the Portuguese and English army defeated the troops of Napoleon on the 21 August of 1808 during the first French Invasion.
There are 2 very good restaurants in Praia da Areia Branca serving Portuguese food. Bank and post office are found in Lourinhã. A bus station is also in Praia da Areia Branca, with an expresso bus to Lisbon. Nearest train station is in Torres Vedras.