Unnamed Road, 2705, Colares
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4x4 access only
Getting here needs an off-road vehicle. Check your ground clearance before setting off.
Small clay parking area under pine trees, about 10 min walking from Ursa Beach, with cliff-top trails toward the beaches and Cabo Roca lighthouse. Recent reports say enormous stones now block access from the road, making the spot unreachable. The area is touristy, windy and busy, with a rough, hole-filled path and no services.
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Listing copied from our source, 53 days ago
Listing copied from our source, 53 days ago
They have placed huge rocks at the access from the road, making it impossible to reach the place.
Very touristy and lots of traffic, not recommended. We drove on.
It’s such a beautiful and impressive place. The beach is one of the most beautiful beaches I have ever seen. The walk to the beach, takes quite some time (10-15)min and since it’s such a tricky way it’s impossible to use for people with a wheelchair, or other mobility issues. The way back to the parking spot takes I think around 20 min and is more exhausting since it’s uphill the whole time. But it is really really worth it! The parking spot feels safe and comfortable even as a female. It was a good time, I will definitely visit again. Wish you a good time
There are several places where you can sleep along the road. Toward the end it is a little more winding, but not impossible with a small vehicle. Since we had a Ducato, we stopped at the first lay-by. We slept here for two nights without any problems.
Accessible in a 4x4, or possibly in a slightly raised van, but we arrived after rain and there were large, very muddy holes. Even in November there was a lot of traffic, and the place is very exposed to the wind. We didn't feel comfortable with so many people, so we left.
Great place to go to Praia da Ursa beach. We slept one night with three other vans and felt safe. It is very busy during the day, but people simply pass through on their way to the beach. Beautiful views. The road is a bit rocky, so be careful. No services.
Great place to stay for one night, although it is quite windy.
Nice little parking area for using the hiking trails here.
Stopped a little beforehand because I didn't want to risk struggling. Closest parking to Ursa beach.
We slept a little closer to the road in the first parking area, which is also easier to access by vehicle. We arrived after dark and had no problems during the night. However, we could hear the road; there wasn't much traffic, and the sound was masked by the wind and rain. There was only one other car there. This parking area is heavily used to access Praia da Ursa, which the Michelin Guide considers one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, so there is a lot of traffic. The place was not very clean.
We parked in the little forest shown in the second picture. The track is about 200 m from the main road and a little rough, but manageable even with a regular van. Quiet, perfect location, a few minutes from all the beaches and a five-minute walk to a public toilet, costing 50 cents. PERFECT!
We went there to spend the night, but after a few hours we left because there was a lot of pedestrian traffic. Broken glass could be seen on the ground, and the access is difficult and full of potholes.
Convenient parking spot, close to an amazingly beautiful beach. Park your van under the trees to be protected from the wind and the dust. We had no problems sleeping there 1 night.
Great spot, however we got (gently) kicked from there by some sort of rangers. They told us we could stay on the parking just next to this spot. Quite a lot of toilet paper flying everywhere, the usual. Be extra careful if you leave the vehicle unattended, some people around us got their windows smashed and belongings snatched in broad daylight.
Great spot really covered behind trees from the strong winds on this high cliff.