Praia Nova
Praia Nova is a beach in Nazaré, Leiria District. Praia Nova is situated nearby to the locality Sítio, as well as near Nazaré.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré.
Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo
Museum
Photo: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, Public domain.
The Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo is situated in Nazaré, Oeste region of Portugal. It was first constructed in 1577 but has undergone remodeling and expansion on several occasions since then.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré
Church
Photo: Alvesgaspar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré is a Marian shrine that memorializes an ancient miracle that occurred under the intercession of the Virgin Mary. It is located on the hilltop called O Sítio, overlooking Nazaré, in Portugal, and was founded in the 14th century.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Valado dos Frades and Famalicão.
Valado dos Frades
Town
Photo: Threeohsix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Valado dos Frades is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Nazaré. The population in 2011 was 3,109, in an area of 18.51 km². Valado dos Frades is situated 5 km east of Praia Nova.
Famalicão
Village
Famalicão is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Nazaré. The population in 2011 was 1,740, in an area of 21.72 km2. Famalicão is situated 7 km south of Praia Nova.
Cela
Town
Cela is a freguesia in the municipality of Alcobaça, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,264, in an area of 25.83 km2. It received town status in 1999. Cela is situated 8 km southeast of Praia Nova.
Praia Nova
- Type: Beach
- Category: landform
- Location: Nazaré, Leiria District, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.604° or 39° 36′ 14″ northLongitude
-9.08074° or 9° 4′ 51″ westElevation
20 metres (66 feet)Open location code
8CFGJW39+HPGeoNames ID
10342488
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