Praia da Adraga - Caves at Adraga Beach Close to Sintra

Praia da Adraga is a pristine local beach. Not many tourists visit this beach because you need a rental car, and most visitors in Lisbon do not know it, although closely located to Cabo da Roca and Ursa.

If you plan to visit Adraga Beach, check out the tide times and visit Adraga at low tide. The lower the forecasted tide, the better. Adraga is always worth a stop for lunch and the caves when travelling to Sintra and Cabo da Roca.

The beach and the restaurant are popular local spots for lunch and weekends. We always stop here for excellent seafood and a walk to inhale the salty fresh breeze.

You can take a bath here in summer, but it is not safe for swimming due to the high surf and currents. The Atlantic is cold even in summer; the sea temperature is below 20°C/68°F.

The caves and hidden beaches are accessible at low tide only and offer incredible picture opportunities. It's a picturesque beach and stretches much longer during low tide. Tide Times Adraga Beach 

In the caves and at the rocks, you can see the typical clams called "percebes" offered in the restaurant. How do they taste? IMO a bit salty; I prefer the typical clams "Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato".

Getting to Adraga and Parking

Getting there from the main road N247 means turning left to Almoçageme. A narrow road leads through the village to Adraga, and signs indicate the route. There is a small free car park, which is always packed at midday and an overflow parking on a gravel patch for a small fee during summer and peak seasons.

Parking is an issue during the summer and Christmas holidays; for this reason, gravel parking was extended, but since 2023, this has not been enough during peak seasons because of the fantastic Adraga Restaurant.

Booking is recommended if you wish to eat at the restaurant. Restaurante da Adraga is popular and offers exceptionally fresh fish. Many locals eat lunch here.

You can also sit outdoors in the summer and peak seasons on sunny days; therefore, getting a table is more manageable. The Portuguese prefer to sit inside. I don't know why; my Portuguese family behaves the same. Extended Parking Google Maps

 Although Adraga is less than one hour's drive west of Lisbon, I have never experienced It packed with tourists in the last 20 years. Adraga Beach is a beautiful small beach during high and broader at low tide.

My highlights at Adraga are the restaurant and the caves. A trail runs from Cabo da Roca along the coastline, stopping at Ursa Beach and ending at Praia da Adraga. The entire trail is not easy to find.

This picture was taken on a calm day in summer. Usually, it is windy and a jacket is needed. Finishing your hike with a bath and dinner at the popular restaurant is outstanding. This excellent restaurant is well-known by the locals, and you need a reservation if you wish to get a table.

Watching the crashing waves is another highlight at this magnificent beach, as is watching the sunset in solitude while nearby Cabo da Roca is packed with tourists. It is always worth coming here in summer and winter.

Do you wish to spend an entire day on the beautiful west coast of Portugal? Nearby is the unknown Ursa Beach. Usually, we combine Ursa Beach and Draga Beach in one day. All details for Ursa are in my additional article.

If you would like to hike the entire trail from Praia da Adraga to Cabo da Roca or vice versa, contact Walk Hike Portugal. These are friends of mine; they offer excellent service.

Where to Stay?

This is my hotel recommendation close to Ursa Beach, Adraga, Cabo da Roca, Guincho, Sintra and outstanding seafood restaurants. The best hotel in the Lisbon area is Fortaleza do Guincho offering breathtaking sunsets, in a historic setting. 

Built on the site of a 17th-century fortress, this boutique hotel offers a Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel is run by a German and she knows what her guests like. The staff is super attentive and the rooms are sensationally furnished with fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Where to Eat When Visiting Cabo da Rocha, Ursa Beach and Praia da Adraga?

I highly recommend visiting this beach at low tide to explore the beach and caves and enjoy lunch or dinner with fresh seafood. A reservation is recommended. The owner and most of the waiters speak English well.

They give you recommendations and show you your fresh seafood before it gets prepared. Do you wish to see more of Adraga and the restaurant? Check out our new short on YouTube.

Telephone: +351 21 928 0028 - Curious? Check out the menu and what we paid for our feast here.