One of the widest urban beaches in Europe, crossed by boardwalks, with a long promenade behind it.

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Verified: 2026-03-26

A late 16th-century fort at the mouth of the Mondego, built against pirates, with a small chapel and views over the beach.

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Verified: 2026-03-26

The old fishing village at the north end of the bay, with a sea wall, a small fort and fish restaurants.

A headland of cliffs and a lighthouse north of Buarcos, a geological monument with rocks full of Jurassic fossils.

A working salt pan and museum on the south bank of the Mondego estuary, showing how salt has been made here for centuries.

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10:00 – 16:30 • Wed-Sat

Verified: 2026-02-14

One of the oldest casinos in the Iberian Peninsula, in a remodelled historic building in the centre, with shows and restaurants.

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15:00 – 03:00 • Mon-Sun

Verified: 2026-03-26