Praia das Moitas

Excellent public access has long made Moitas Beach a preferred destination for beachcombers and sunbathers, but this triangular wedge of sand is a premium location and can get packed out pretty quickly. A breakwater helps to appease the heavy swells that occasionally roll in from the Atlantic, and a rocky shoreline means care should be taken if duck diving from the water's surface. The beach is served by a couple of good café-restaurants â€" great people-watching territory! A medical first aid point stands nearby. Despite its dinky dimensions, the beach has been awarded a Blue Flag for cleanliness and water quality.