Vila Nova de Milfontes© Ben Jeayes / Praia da Franquia is one of Vila Nova de Milfontes main beaches. Tucked away from the coast on the northern bank of the River Mira, this is probably the most sheltered beach in the area. This makes it a great family beach, as do all the facilities such as a lifeguard service and beach cafe / bar etc. Praia da Franquia also benefits from being located close to the town.
Given its sheltered aspect water sports such as windsurfing and canoeing are particularly popular here.
Unsurprisingly the beach here is popular and can get pretty busy in the summer. This is compounded by the fact that as the tide comes in the area of sand is dramatically reduced.
Other beaches near Praia da Franquia
Praia da Franquia tide times
Thu 21st February
High 03:34am (3.81m)
Low 09:45am (0.29m)
High 03:59pm (3.53m)
Low 09:57pm (0.42m)Fri 22nd February
High 04:17am (3.75m)
Low 10:28am (0.38m)
High 04:43pm (3.44m)
Low 10:40pm (0.53m)Sat 23rd February
High 05:02am (3.59m)
Low 11:12am (0.56m)
High 05:27pm (3.29m)
Low 11:26pm (0.72m)Sun 24th February
High 05:47am (3.35m)
Low 11:57am (0.79m)
High 06:14pm (3.09m)
