When Is the Best Time
Praia da Adraga is a pristine local beach. Not many tourists visit this beach because you need a rental car, and most visitors in Lisbon simply do not know it, although closely located to Cabo da Roca and Ursa.
If you plan to visit Adraga Beach, check out the tide times and visit Adraga at low tide. The lower the forecasted tide, the better. Adraga is always worth a stop for lunch and the caves when travelling to Sintra and Cabo da Roca.
The beach and the restaurant are popular local spots for lunch and at weekends. We always stop here for excellent seafood and a walk to inhale the salty fresh breeze.
In summer, you can take a bath here, but it is not really safe for swimming due to the high surf and currents. The Atlantic is cold even in summer; the sea temperature is below 20°C/68°F.
The caves and hidden beaches are accessible at low tide only and offer incredible picture opportunities. It's a picturesque beach and stretches much longer during low tide. Tide Times Adraga Beach
In the caves and at the rocks, you can see the typical clams called "percebes" offered in the restaurant. How do they taste? IMO a bit salty; I prefer the typical clams "Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato".
Getting to Adraga and Parking
Getting there from the main road N247 means turning left to Almoçageme. A narrow road leads through the village to Adraga, and signs indicate the route. There is a small free car park, which is always full at midday and an overflow parking on a gravel patch for a small fee during summer and peak seasons.
Parking is an issue during the summer and Christmas holidays; for this reason, the gravel parking was extended, but now in 2023 also, this is not sufficient in the peak season because of the fantastic Adraga Restaurant.
If you wish to eat at the restaurant, booking is recommended. Restaurante da Adraga is popular and offers exceptionally fresh fish. Many locals eat lunch here.
You can also sit outdoors in the summer and peak seasons on sunny days; therefore, getting a table is easier. The Portuguese prefer to sit inside. I don't know why; my Portuguese family behaves the same. Extended Parking Google Maps
It is always worth it to come here also in the winter—more about the restaurant and our favourite dishes below.
Best Months to Visit
Location and Tips
Although Adraga is less than one-hour drive west of Lisbon located, I never experienced Adraga packed with tourists in the last 15 years. Adraga Beach is a beautiful small beach during high tide and broader at low tide.
My highlights at Adraga are the restaurant and the caves. There is a trail from Cabo da Roca along the coastline with a stop at Ursa Beach and ends at Praia da Adraga. The entire trail is not easy to find.
This picture was taken on a calm day in summer. Usually, it is windy and a jacket is needed. Finishing your hike with a bath and dinner at the popular is outstanding. This excellent restaurant is well-known by the locals, and you need a reservation if you wish to sit outside.
Watching the crashing waves is another highlight at this magnificent beach, or watching the sunset in solitude while nearby Cabo da Roca is packed with tourists.
Do you wish to spend an entire day on the beautiful west coast of Portugal? Nearby is the unknown Ursa Beach. Usually, we combine Ursa Beach and Draga Beach in one day. All details for Ursa are in my additional article.
If you like to hike the entire trail from Praia da Adraga to Cabo da Roca or vice versa, contact Walk Hike Portugal. These are friends of mine; they offer excellent service.
Where to Eat When Visiting Cabo da Rocha, Ursa Beach and Praia da Adraga?
I highly recommend visiting this beach at low tide to explore the beach and caves and enjoy lunch or dinner with fresh seafood. A reservation is recommended. The owner and most of the waiters speak English well.
They give you recommendations and also show you your fresh seafood before it gets prepared. Do you wish to see more of Adraga and the restaurant? Check out our new short on YouTube.
Telephone: +351 21 928 0028 - Curious? Check out the menu and what we paid for our feast here.
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