Vigia Beach is a stunning location, known for its breathtaking sunsets. This beach offers a unique sense of isolation, with very few people around, making it an ideal spot for those seeking solitude. The beach is characterized by its long stretch of sand, which is often unattended. However, this does not detract from its beauty, but rather adds to the sensation of being in a wild and untouched place.
The natural characteristics of Vigia Beach include its dunes and the rough sea. The dunes provide a vantage point for viewing the beach and its surroundings, while the rough sea adds to the wild and untamed feel of the place. It is worth noting that the beach is also a site where trash, particularly plastic bottles and fishery waste, is collected by volunteers.
Getting to Vigia Beach involves a drive along a 5 km gravel road. The road is unmade and can be a bit rough, but it is not treacherous. After the drive, there is a short climb to the top of the dunes. Despite the somewhat challenging access, the beauty and tranquility of Vigia Beach make the journey worthwhile.
Best restaurants near Vigia Beach include Flor de Sal by Melides, O Vapor, Blue Melides, Sem Nexo and Restaurante Camping Park Melides.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and tranquility of the beach, particularly its stunning sunsets and sense of isolation. Many appreciate the wild and unattended nature of the beach, despite the rough and long gravel road to get there. However, some visitors express concern about the amount of trash, particularly plastic bottles, found on the dunes.
Beach lovers heading to Vigia Beach often opt for accommodations in the nearby town of Sesimbra, known for its charming atmosphere and proximity to other attractions. Alternatively, some visitors choose to stay in Setúbal, which offers a range of accommodation options and easy access to the wider region.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 38.1327471 / Longitude: -8.7901168
Vigia Beach is located in Setubal District. The following map of Vigia Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 15.5°C/23.8°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 24.9°C |
| Sea Temperature | 16.3 °C |
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| Wave Height | 2.0 m |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 06:11/20:56 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 14.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 8.2 |
| Cloud Cover | 25% |
| Speed | 17.2 km/h |
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| Gusts | 33.8 km/h |
| Direction | NW |
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