Silver Coast (Óbidos), Portugal • Atlantic Ocean

Praia da Foz do Arelho

A unique dual-sided beach where the warm, tranquil shallows of the Óbidos Lagoon meet the crashing waves of the wild Atlantic Ocean.

Praia da Foz do Arelho in Silver Coast (Óbidos), Portugal

Photo: Alvesgaspar (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Wikimedia Commons source

Local Notes & Setting

  • Families with toddlers love the calm, warm lagoon side while surfers enjoy the open ocean side
  • The wooden clifftop walkways (Passadiços da Foz do Arelho) offer sensational panoramic coastal vistas
  • Taste fresh local clams (amêijoas) and seafood rice at the waterfront promenade restaurants

Water & Beach Specifications

Peak Summer Sea Temp 19.8°C (Peak Air: 25°C)
Monthly Sea Temps (May–Oct) May: 16.6°C · Jun: 18.2°C · Jul: 19.4°C · Aug: 19.8°C · Sep: 19.2°C · Oct: 18.2°C
Best Months June, July, August, September
Sand & Shoreline Golden Sand • Shallow & Gentle
Water Clarity Crystal Clear (Clarity: 4.95/5 • Scenery: 4.1/5)
Daily Cost Guide €38/day (Sunbeds: €15)
Coordinates 39.4306°N, -9.2306°E

Explore complete 12-month NOAA climatology curves for this coastline in our Portugal Sea Temperature Guide →

Amenities

Watersports: Active
Naturist: Textile Only
Free Parking: Available
Bathrooms: Available
Showers: Available
Food / Tavernas: Available
Good for Kids: Safe Entry
Lifeguard: Seasonal Duty
Sunbed Rentals: Available
Natural Shade: Exposed
Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

INTL · 40m drive

Convenient highway or local transit access across Silver Coast (Óbidos), Portugal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Praia da Foz do Arelho

What is the water temperature at Praia da Foz do Arelho?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Praia da Foz do Arelho averages 19.8°C (68°F), based on 30-year NOAA OISST satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Praia da Foz do Arelho?

Praia da Foz do Arelho is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Silver Coast (Óbidos), Portugal.

Is Praia da Foz do Arelho good for families with kids?

Yes, Praia da Foz do Arelho is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.

Are there parking and facilities at Praia da Foz do Arelho?

Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.

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