Praia de Moledo / Foz do Minho
The most northerly beach in Portugal, Praia da Foz do Minho sits on the very river that separates the country from Spain. The beach at Caminha wraps around the coast and alongside the river giving beachgoers two options; the fine sandy beach facing into the powerful waves of the Atlantic or the river with coarser sand but calm waters.
Around 200 metres off the coast here is the imposing 17th century Forte de Insua. Originally the site of a chapel, the island was later commandeered for its strategic importance at the mouth of the River Minho and on the Spanish border.
The stretch of beach a little way along from the river mouth is known as Praia de Moledo and is backed by the town with the pine forests of the Camarido national park beyond.
Other beaches near Praia de Caminha
Praia de Caminha tide times
- Tue 8th OctoberLow 12:03am (0.96m)
High 6:17am (3.05m)
Low 12:29pm (1.03m)
High 6:38pm (2.82m) - Wed 9th OctoberLow 12:41am (1.13m)
High 7:00am (2.91m)
Low 1:18pm (1.19m)
High 7:30pm (2.65m) - Thu 10th OctoberLow 1:33am (1.30m)
High 8:00am (2.76m)
Low 2:27pm (1.33m)
High 8:47pm (2.51m) - Fri 11th OctoberLow 2:52am (1.44m)
High 9:27am (2.68m)
Low 4:05pm (1.36m)
High 10:29pm (2.52m)
