Praia da Empa is a world heritage surf reserve known for its high-quality water and waves. The beach is a popular spot for surfing and bodyboarding throughout the year.
It offers a stunning view and landscape of the ocean from the cliff above the beach. The beach is characterized by its rocky and dry reefy nature at low tides.
Despite these natural characteristics, the beach is not as crowded and provides solid waves for surfers. Entry to the beach is free, making it an accessible location for visitors.
Best restaurants near Praia da Empa include Maikai The Good Food Place, César...Restaurante Viveiros, Ribeira D'Ilhas Surf Restaurant & Bar, Pimentinha and Uber Eats Pickup (Praia Ribeira D'lhas).
Visitor reviews highlight the exceptional quality of the water and waves at the beach, making it a world-class destination for surfing and bodyboarding all year round. The stunning ocean views and landscapes from the cliff above the beach are also highly praised. However, some visitors have expressed concerns about the beach becoming rocky and the reef drying up at low tides.
Visitors to Praia da Empa often stay in the nearby town of Ericeira, known for its vibrant surf culture and numerous accommodation options catering to surfing enthusiasts. Many also choose to stay in Lisbon, enjoying the city's attractions while taking day trips to the beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 38.979549 / Longitude: -9.422386
Praia da Empa is located in Lisbon District. The following map of Praia da Empa shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 16.9°C/21.3°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 21.1°C |
| Sea Temperature | 16.2 °C |
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| Wave Height | 2.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 8% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:13/19:55 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 11.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 6.75 |
| Cloud Cover | 72% |
| Speed | 26.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 47.5 km/h |
| Direction | N |
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