Praia do Ouro Beach
Sand of Praia do Ouro Beach and pier with a small doc.
Banners and sand of Praia do Ouro Beach.
East view of Praia do Ouro Beach.
Perspective to land over Praia do Ouro Beach.
Pier of Praia do Ouro Beach, perspetive to the dwellings of Sesimbra.
Weather and Tide Table
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About the Beach
What is Praia do Ouro Beach?
It's an Oceanic Beach in the northern hemisphere bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, located on the coast of Portugal - Iberian Peninsula - in the municipality of Sesimbra.
Praia do Ouro Beach, also known as Praia do Pontão Beach, is located in the urban sea front of Sesimbra town. It's inserted into the western area of Praia da Califórnia Beach.
The extensive sand is west bounded by a pier with a bit over 100 meters long. Sea waters are generally calm.
At east, the Forte de Santiago1 bounds the shore line.
This beach is known for its beach library during summer season.
Contiguous to the sand is Estrada Nacional 3782.
References
- Santiago Fort
- National Road 378
Where is it?
Map of Praia do Ouro Beach
| Coordinates Decimal Degrees (Lat/Long WGS84) Degrees, Decimal Minutes (Lat/Long WGS84) Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (Lat/Long WGS84) |
Lat. 38.442961º Lon. -9.105850º N 38º 26.57766' W 9º 6.351' N 38º 26' 34.66" W 9º 6' 21.06" |
| Parish | Santiago |
| County | Sesimbra |
| District | Setúbal |
| Region | Estremadura |
| Country | Portugal |
| Continent | Europe |
| Ocean | North Atlantic |
| Maritime Authority | Capitania do Porto de Setúbal |
| Protected Area | Parque Natural da Arrábida |
| Bathing Water | Ouro |
| Coastal Unit | Cabo Espichel - Outão |
| Coastal Region | Costa Azul |
Awards
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| Handicapped-Accessible Beach | ||||||||||||
| Zero Polution |