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Galapinhos Beach

Beach in Setúbal

Updated: March 15, 2024 02:42 PM

Galapinhos Beach is located in Setúbal (Municipality in Portugal), Portugal. It's address is São Simão, Portugal.

São Simão, Portugal

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Where is Galapinhos Beach?

Galapinhos Beach is located at: São Simão, Portugal.

What are the coordinates of Galapinhos Beach?

Coordinates: 38.4838344, -8.9684734

Galapinhos Beach Reviews

P Mallory (Pauline)
2023-09-14 14:12:03 GMT

Such an amazing beach if you are able to walk down the steep rocky paths/stairs to get there.
Gorgeous sea, although very cold, and beautiful sand. Avoid high tide as the beach shrinks substantially, with limited access to parts.

Teresa Ruiz
2023-09-16 18:23:07 GMT

My favourite beach near Lisbon. Crystal clear waters and beautiful white sand tucked away in a national park.

Joceline Höppner
2023-07-09 21:02:01 GMT

Ver nice beach, a bit though to access since you need to ‚climb‘ a bit down, but absolutely worth it. Not to many waves, very smooth sand and you’re also able to buy some drinks and ice cream from small shop - so you’re able to spend a whole beach there. Parking is a bit hard too find, there are also some where you need to pay. So we came by Bolt (Taxi).

Denis Theobald
2023-08-29 23:02:19 GMT

The beach is a little bit hidden but worth the small walk down. Very beautiful and not too full with people.

John Chin
2023-07-04 21:23:24 GMT

This must be the best beach I've been to in Europe! Makes sense it was tagged as one of the best beach in europe a few years back!

Very well maintained natural beach, not much establishments around so you gotta bring your own food and drinks. There's a store with drinks, ice cream, but not much food.

You also need to hike a bit going down before reaching the place.

Unfortunaltely public transpo is difficult because of the ongoing road construction, it would be best to secure you have a car!

Narayn
2023-08-23 18:29:41 GMT

Beautiful beach
Nice view
Worth of going

Pedro Sá Moreira
2018-10-14 12:35:04 GMT

Great beach, not much space as a tiny stretch of sand but the views and atmosphere is well worth it. National park on your back with its green hill and the clear blue water ocean in front of you. Not to miss! Parking is a big problem...go early. Don’t litter!

David Rojas
2017-12-03 00:53:03 GMT

Impressive paradise at less than 1 hour drive from Lisbon. Sorrounded by a natural park area. I think it would be difficult to park in summer. I went in late October though, and we were lucky enough with such a great weather that we even had a bath!

D BH
2022-09-05 00:10:17 GMT

Beautiful beach in Setúbal. To go there you can take the Fertagus train in Lisbon, stop in Setúbal (last stop) and then take the 4472 bus line (direction Praia do Creiro). You need to go down the stairs to arrive at the beach but it takes around 10 minutes only. And it's totally worth it.

Christie Teed
2021-05-27 20:16:15 GMT

Stunning beach. We parked roadside and it’s a small walk down hill may be difficult for some with the rocks but I did it in flip flops and was fine... beautiful colour water Even I if it is freezing! One of the best beaches I’ve visited in Portugal so far

Goncalo Lousa
2022-04-28 10:26:26 GMT

Probably one of the best beaches I've ever been. Went there on a sunny hot day, cozy beach that protects you from wind, crystal clear water. Just overall amazing spot, i really recommend i!

Alexis Gerome
2022-06-11 10:02:54 GMT

During summer from 10th of June to 30th of September the road is closed from 6 am to 8-9pm! Don't come by car. Take a taxi, uber, moto, or be prepared to park your car far away and walk! Else take the bus but take your mask. According to the locals this year 2022 the big parking of secil is closed.

Else Wonderful beach with white sand and transparent water. Quiet during the week but quiet busy on weekends. Family, dogs etc.. So come early or at the end of the day :)

Xenophiloge (Sess)
2019-01-31 21:06:20 GMT

Amazing, fine sanded beach. Turquose colored, clear water and a spectacular view from above.
Paired with a cool bar and fair prices. Great combination and one of my favourite in Portugal

Marc Romero
2022-05-01 22:18:47 GMT

Simply the bet beach in the area.
You can parl in front of the access.

Its silent, with amazing landscape clean and soft sands, and stunning blue crystal waters

Ricardo van Dijk
2020-09-20 21:29:43 GMT

Gorgeous beach at Parque Natural da Arrábida! Although you can’t access it by car during summer months, a short bus ride from Praia da Figueira will take you to its light green waters!

Alexandre Bento Freire
2019-12-26 14:34:18 GMT

On summer this beach is crowed but on winter is quite, peaceful and still beautiful. Outside beach season, summer time, there is no bus. Therefore you have to walk from Outão to here. It's quite a walk but well worth it

Toma Yudjin
2021-08-17 14:00:56 GMT

Amazing beach! Unfortunately during the summer the road to the area are close. Be ready to take a 15-20 min walk from nearest car parking.

Marta Monteiro
2019-09-04 14:30:39 GMT

There is a shuttle bus direct from Figueirinha beach where you can go by car or public bus from Setubal. This shuttle bus is free. You just need to walk a little bit and you will see that is actually worth it for the beautiful landscapes between mountain and beach. You can have both!! The water is cristal clear and sea really blue🤩 be prepared to climb some stairs

Mayte Garcia
2020-02-13 01:44:36 GMT

Amazing hidden beach! Can’t go by car. You must leave it at the main beach and take a bus. It is recommended to take a bus from the main town.

Juliana Barros Cardoso
2022-07-21 14:00:42 GMT

One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen in my life

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About Setúbal
Municipality in Portugal

Setúbal is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the entire municipality in 2014 was 118,166, occupying an area of 230.33 km². The city itself had 89,303 inhabitants in 2001. It lies within the Lisbon metropolitan area, about 50 kilometres from Lisbon downtown by road. In the times of Al-Andalus the city was known as Shaṭūbar, after the old pre-Roman name of Cetobriga. In the 19th century, the port was called Saint Ubes in English, and Saint-Yves in French. source

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