Praia do Baleal
Also known as Baía do Baleal.
Peniche, Centro, Portugal
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 41/100
- 📍 Location: Peniche, Centro, Portugal
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: Yes
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 7.86km (big)
- 🗣 Country's language: Portuguese
- 💰 Country's currency: Euro (EUR €)
- 🗳 Rated 119 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: October 30, 2025
About Praia do Baleal
Praia do Baleal is a safe, beautiful and family-friendly and big sandy beach in Peniche. It's a pretty and safe place for both adults and children to visit in the summer. It has friendly locals. It's around 7.86km in length, and there are no shades. In peak summer months it can be difficult to stake out a peaceful place on the sand because it's a popular beach among locals. The views are good but you need to watch out for the weather because it's not always good, so check The best time to visit Praia do Baleal to be prepared. The beautiful scenery includes cliffs and sea shells - prepare your camera! Be aware that bringing dogs is not allowed. This beach is also known as Baía do Baleal.
Safety and Access
You can go to this beach by car, bus, and walking or hiking. There are lifeguards on duty at the beach. There is parking space nearby.
Infrastructure
There are bicycle path, lifeguards, umbrella for rent, surfboards for rent, and surf school. There are no chairs for rent, so bring your own if you need.
Things to do on Praia do Baleal
Praia do Baleal is good for families thanks to the enormous amount of space. It offers a lot of space for sunbathing and family games. The water here is suitable for surfing, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and standup paddleboarding. Walking, running, doing yoga, and watching the sunset can be enjoyed as well.
The best time to visit Praia do Baleal
🌴Good weather and less crowd:
June, July, August, September are the best months to visit Praia do Baleal and other beaches in Peniche, because that's when the temperatures are warm and there's probably less crowd (not guaranteed).
☀️Hottest months:
July, August, September, October
❄️Coldest months:
January, February, March, December
⛈ Rainiest months:
February, October, November, December
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 15° C | 17° C | 18° C | 21° C | 22° C | 24° C | 27° C | 28° C | 26° C | 24° C | 19° C | 17° C |
| Night Temperature | 10° C | 10° C | 11° C | 12° C | 14° C | 16° C | 17° C | 18° C | 18° C | 16° C | 13° C | 11° C |
| Rain | 101mm | 105mm | 90mm | 92mm | 69mm | 25mm | 7mm | 9mm | 49mm | 114mm | 140mm | 114mm |
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General info
- 🌟 BeachNearby Score: 41/100
- 📍 Location: Peniche, Centro, Portugal
- 🔓 Public beach: Yes
- 💸 Free entry: Yes
- ⏳ Sandy: Yes
- 📏 Beach length: 7.86km (big)
- 🗣 Country's language: Portuguese
- 💰 Country's currency: Euro (EUR €)
- 🗳 Rated 119 times
- 🌐 Last updated on: October 30, 2025
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