Praia de Moledo do Minho

Praia de Moledo is in the municipality of Caminha, district of Viana do Castelo, in the North region. Coastal beach with water quality rated Excellent by APA in 2025.

Praia de Caminha sits at the mouth of the River Minho, just a few steps from the historic centre of this medieval town that marks Portugal's northern border with Spanish Galicia. The estuary water is relatively calm along this stretch, and the view across the River Minho to the Spanish bank is striking. The medieval town of Caminha, with its historic square and sixteenth-century palaces, is one of the best preserved in northern Portugal.

Praia de Âncora is the central beach of Vila Praia de Âncora, one of the most popular in the Upper Minho, with a long sandy stretch and a privileged location at the mouth of the River Âncora. The beach has good accessibility and an offer of well-loved fresh-fish restaurants. The well-preserved foredune is a characteristic feature of this Minho beach.

Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora is one of the most popular beaches in the Upper Minho, with a long sandy stretch and a lively atmosphere, served by good fresh-fish and seafood restaurants. The town has a charm of its own characteristic of the Minho coast, with its monthly fair and its preserved coastal identity. Proximity to the Galician border attracts many Spanish tourists, especially in summer.