Praia Nova is one of the lesser known beaches in the Armação de Pera area. Neighbouring the popular Praia da Senhora da Rocha these two beaches are in fact joined by a tunnel which has been cut through the headland that separates them.
The beach here is sheltered by the high cliffs, which also means there are quite a few steps down to the beach. It is important to note that these cliffs are unstable in places and rock falls can happen. Therefore it is advised that you avoid sitting too close to the cliff face.
The eastern headland is home to a fort and chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha.
Where the name, which literally translated means "New beach", comes from is uncertain. Presumably it is just as old as most the other beaches along this stretch of coast.
Other beaches near Praia Nova
Praia Nova tide times
Fri 14th December
Low 12:03am (1.34m)
High 06:34am (2.72m)
Low 12:50pm (1.30m)
High 07:13pm (2.50m)Sat 15th December
Low 01:02am (1.43m)
High 07:33am (2.64m)
Low 01:55pm (1.34m)
High 08:18pm (2.48m)Sun 16th December
Low 02:14am (1.46m)
High 08:40am (2.62m)
Low 03:04pm (1.32m)
High 09:25pm (2.54m)Mon 17th December
Low 03:27am (1.40m)
High 09:46am (2.68m)
Low 04:06pm (1.22m)
High 10:26pm (2.68m)
