Monday 8 February 2021

COSTA DA CAPARICA (PORTUGAL)


COSTA DA CAPARICA
38° 38′ 40.49″ N, 9° 14′ 08.02″ W

Costa de Caparica is a Portuguese civil parish, located in the municipality of Almada along the western coast of the district of Setúbal. The population in 2011 was 13,418, in an area of 10.18 km2.
Physical geography
Situated on the occidental coast of the Peninsula of Setúbal, the territory is the result of ocean receding, covering an area of 10.18 km2 between the water and main escarpment. The space is one large beach resulting from progressive decline from the east to the sea. Its coastal extent represents the largest contiguous beach in Portugal, with an expanse of approximately 30 kilometres, from the left margin of the Tagus River to Lagoa de Albufeira. Popular in the summer with tourists and local visitors, the beaches have suffered from erosion in recent years; several levels of Portuguese government have taken steps to reduce these patterns, but the erosion has continued at several of the beaches located closest to the mouth of the Tagus.
Although designated a city, and its public administration vested in the civil parish of Costa da Caparica, the area consists of several integrated communities and localities, including São João, Santo António, Terras da Costa and Fonte da Telha. With a population of 11,708 inhabitants, it represents 7.3% of the municipal population. Similarly, it has the largest immigrant population in the population, particularly during the summer (when there are an additional 7,800 residents and on average about 35,000 visitors).

There are many beaches in Costa da Caparica. IF YOU ARE WITH CAR, DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING INSIDE. One of the best beaches, with a car park and 3 km south of the Costa da Caparica is the Praia da Raínha. GPS N 38.61695; W 9.21632
























 


PRAIA DA RAÍNHA:  

                     CAPUCHOS CONVENT
Location
Sítio dos Capuchos
Rua Lourenço Pires de Távora
2825 Caparica
Tel. 00 351 21 291 9342
Email: capuchos@cma.m-almada.pt
GPS coordinates
38 ° 38 '43.084 "N 9 ° 13' 18.361" W
Schedule
Wednesday to Saturday: 10am - 6pm

Capuchos Monastery - in the crest of the fossil cliffs of the Caparica Coast, facing the sea, stands the Monastery. (1558) A visit to the gardens and the scenic overlook is a must, because of the spectacular view. It is possible to see Sintra, the Tower of Saint Julian, the fortress of Bugio, and the wide, curving stretch of sand of the Caparica Coast that extends until the Cape of Espichel
 (P)  GPS N3864521; W9.22164


LISBON - Costa da Caparica-
Convento dos Capuchos


LISBOA - Costa da Caparica-
Convento dos Capuchos























































               CAPUCHOS VIEWPOINT
LISBOA - MIRADOURO DOS CAPUCHOS
LISBOA - COSTA DA CAPARICA

LISBON - COSTA DA CAPARICA

LISBONNE - COSTA DA CAPARICA



SOUTH OF COSTA DA CAPARICA


ATTENTION. The thieves know cars from car rental companies. These cars and cars registered abroad are victims of many robberies. Never leave anything inside the car. And never leave anything on the back of the car. The back of the car must be visible to thieves who can see there is nothing inside to steal. Even with these precautions, it is possible that the thieves want to destroy a car window, and open a door. Thieves want to inspect under the seats and other parts. These warnings should be followed at all locations in Portugal. In Lisbon and in all locations, except for parking guarded, are not mounted surveillance cameras.

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