Here ends the extensive sandy area that starts a few kilometres north, in Vale Furado. The huge Leiria Pine Forest extends until here and the forest road that runs across it also ends in this area, in the Sítio da Nazaré promontory. On its extremity is the 17th century São Miguel Arcanjo Fort that houses the Nazaré Lighthouse and offers a wonderful panorama.
To access this beach one can choose this area the forest road, finding in the descent to the sandy area, an aquatic park.
The ocean is quite dangerous, with no lifeguard, usually frequented by surfers and fishermen. On the south side of the beach is located the Forno de Orca, an interesting calcareous Grotto that constitutes one of the geological highlights of the region.
