Praia da Areeira

Praia da Areeira is a beach in Nazaré, Leiria District. Praia da Areeira is situated nearby to the hamlet Falca, as well as near the locality Sítio.

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. Fort of São Miguel Arcanjo is situated 3½ km south of Praia da Areeira.

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. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Nazaré is situated 3½ km south of Praia da Areeira.

Nazaré Lighthouse

Photo: Carlos Luis M C da Cruz, Public domain.

Nazaré Lighthouse is situated 3½ km south of Praia da Areeira.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Valado dos Frades and Pataias.

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 7 km southeast of Praia da Areeira.