Saturday, 24 October 2020

PRAIA DA BARRA (AVEIRO)

 


PRAIA DA BARRA
40.63266º N; 8.74627º W

Praia da Barra is located on the west coast of Portugal, in the district of Aveiro, and where the Ria de Aveiro connects to the sea. Administratively, it is located in the municipality of Ílhavo, in the parish of Gafanha da Nazaré. To the south it faces the beach of Costa Nova do Prado. To the north is São Jacinto beach.
Of the existing built heritage, the Farol da Barra, the Ponte da Barra and the wall stand out. This wall delimits the entrance to the port of Aveiro to the south, and is about 500 m long, entering the sea. This wall separates the existing sand, with Praia da Meia Laranja to the north, and Praia da Barra itself to the south. This beach is a guarded beach. The existing church is dedicated to the Sagrada Familia. This one is next to the Barra Camping.
It is located in the tourist area "Rota da Luz/Região Centro".