Beach·Porto & North
Praia do Cabedelo
A sand-spit beach at the mouth of the Lima, reached by a little ferry from Viana do Castelo — flat, wide, and kite-surf friendly.
RecommendedA strong, worthwhile addition.
This wide, windy sand-spit is a mandatory stop for kite-surfers and travelers seeking the coast's most spirited, accessible alternative to Viana do Castelo's historic center.
Best time to go
Summer for swimming and kitesurfing; breezy and quiet the rest of the year.
Surf
Known surf break
Car
Optional
Transit
Ferry from Viana do Castelo; 10 minutes.
Price
Free
Why go
The boat ride across, the dune-backed expanse, and the kite-surf scene make it the north's most playful beach.
Getting there & around
Where it sits
Praia do Cabedelo
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