Beach·Central Portugal
Praia de Costa Nova
Striped candy-striped houses front a wide Atlantic beach at the mouth of the Aveiro lagoon — Portugal's most photogenic fishing village.
RecommendedA strong, worthwhile addition.
Essential for photography enthusiasts and beach walkers, the candy-striped charm of Costa Nova justifies a detour for anyone traveling along the central coastline.
Best time to go
Summer for the full village life; shoulder seasons for empty sand.
Surf
Known surf break
Car
Helpful
Transit
Drive from Aveiro, 20 minutes; summer buses.
Price
Free
Why go
The striped palheiros, the lagoon on one side and ocean on the other, and a long flat beach for walking for hours.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Praia de Costa Nova
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