It is, without a doubt, one of the most striking images of Portuguese beaches, with its colorful “Palheiros”, current bathing houses painted with colorful and contrasting stripes. Costa Nova enchants for its charm, which reminds us of the second half of the 19th century, but also for the spectacular landscapes of the Ria and the oceanic sunsets.
Like Praia da Barra, the quality of the beach has been certified with the Blue Flag since 1989 and has also been “Accessible Beach, Beach for All” since 2002.
Gastronomy – fresh grilled fish, seafood, cod, stews and fish stews (including eels), snacks – barnacles, “coast shrimp”, fish soups, “tripas” (regional sweet from this beach, stuffed with chocolate or eggs moles, among others) and custard tarts.
Handicrafts – sailor’s knots, miniatures of bottled vessels, hammocks and tableware – Vista Alegre type and traditional Portuguese faience, basketry and nautical decorative elements, etc…
To visit – architectural ensemble of the Arrais Ançã pavement (includes the "haystacks" with colored stripes on a white background), Costa Nova Fish Market, Fisherman's Wharf, Costa Nova Sailing Club, Nossa Senhora da Saúde Avenue and Creative Wharf
Parties / Events – Ria a Gosto – Costa Nova Seafood Festival, Costa Nova Sardine Festival, party in honor of Nossa Senhora da Saúde (3rd weekend in September), Marolas initiative, Miss Activo Cup, Gastronomy Festival de Bordo - Ílhavo, etc...
Beach technical sheet:
Blue Flag: yes;
Type: oceanic;
Accessible Beach: yes;
Golden Beach 10: yes;
Beach Bars: yes;
Equipment: Rental of awnings, sun loungers, showers, sanitary facilities, guarded beach;
Beach sports: surfing, windsurfing, bodyboarding, kitesurfing, sailing, recreational fishing and beach volleyball;
Other sports in the surroundings: football, tennis, minigolf, cycling, hiking, boat trips.
Surfing features:
Winter suit – 4/3 mm and summer suit – 3/2 mm;
Water temperature: 14th winter - 18th summer;
Type of waves: Right and left, depending on the sandbars;
Wave direction: variable;
Bottom type: Sand;
Best time: September to April.
Accessible Tourism:
Stroller in the sand;
available for use from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, upon prior request and the availability of lifeguards that the local association Resgat.Ílhavo has made available for this purpose."
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