2 Best Best Beaches in Vila Do Conde

  • Praia Azul (Vila do Conde)

    Praia Azul - Vila do Conde beaches
    Praia Azul
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    At Vila do Conde you get the best of both worlds; the fascinating historic old town and a long stretch of beautiful sandy beach. While it is a good 20 minute walk from the town centre to the seafront it is more than worth it, and quite a contrast.

  • Praia da Senhora da Guia

    Praia de Nossa Senhora da Guia
    Praia de Nossa Senhora da Guia
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    Nossa Senhora da Guia Beach is located just north of the mouth of the river Ave in Vila do Conde. This little sandy beach is bordered by the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Guia and the Forte de São João.

    Despite its size the beach here is quite popular, partly owing to the fact it is sheltered from the northerly winds.

    As is common to this part of the coast, there are quite a few rocky outcrops. At low tide these form rock pools which are always popular with small children. For the grown ups there is also a beach bar with a terrace that is open all year.

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Vila do Conde travel guide »

The coastal town of Vila do Conde lies at the mouth of the River Ave around 30 km north of Porto. This is a town with two contrasting characters; there is the modern beach town with its apartment blocks and vilas that merges into neighbouring Póvoa do Varzim, and there is the quiet, old town located on the banks of the river. The former offers a pleasant day out with some great sandy beaches…