Praia da Areia Branca is south of Peniche. It is a beautiful sand beach with no rocks anywhere. There can be some currents when the tides change: best is to go out with the tide going up else there is strong current and you easily loose 2 knots speed. Wave riding is difficult, the waves can be very big.
| Choice rating (1 to 5) | ||
|---|---|---|
 4 |
 4 |
 4 |
 4 |
 3 |
 4 |
 1 |
 0 |
 5 |
 0 |
 5 |
 5 |
Baleal works all year and the water temperature is good until November with a wetsuit.
Best wind conditions are North-west winds to get side-on winds. It is also possible to ride with South-east winds to get side-off winds. Wind usually is more stable than in Baleal.
Waves are easier than in Baleal but still can be difficult.
There are no kitesurf shops & schools in Areia Branca.
Access to the beach is easy from the parking locations. You can go to the northern part of the beach: there is a parking near the 100 Pratus White Sand Club. Or you can go to the southern part of the beach: there is a parking near the Areal Beach Bar.
There are no showers available on the beach.
There are no lifeguards on the beach.
Be cautious and know your basic safety. Preferably go out with a group.