The Portuguese coast is full of recognized beauty beaches, many of them accessible only by those willing to face less obvious land. With the summer in force, the images shared on the social networks of hidden Areals, clear waters and breathing landscapes are multiplied. But there is one of these beaches where adventure begins long before seeing the sea and access can be dangerous on rainy days.
A few kilometers from Sintra, more precisely by the Cape of Roca, is one of the most enigmatic and isolated beaches of the country. Ursa beach is often referred to as one of the most beautiful in the world, but it is also one of the least affordable.
A name that was born from the legend
According to the Vaga Mundos website, the name of the beach comes from an old legend. It is said that in glacial times a bear lived in that zone with his children.
When the gods ordered the removal of animals from the coast, the bear refused to leave. By punishment, it will have been transformed into stone, as well as their children, now visible as the imposing rocks that dominate the sand.
According to the same source, these formations gave rise to the name of the beach, whose robust and isolated lines distinguish it in the Atlantic landscape.
A demanding and uninviated rail
Writes the website info that the route to Ursa beach, although relatively short, about 2.6 km (round trip), is physically demanding. The descent, particularly in the last 400 meters, requires extra attention.
It refers to the same source that the rail is not properly marked, which can make it difficult to navigate those who visit the site for the first time.
The absence of formal signaling and slope inclination make this access unique for children, people with reduced mobility or visitors without appropriate footwear.
A beach without surveillance
According to Visit Portugal, Ursa Beach is considered wild. This means that it does not have any surveillance support or relief infrastructure.
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According to the same publication, the place is frequented by naturists and visitors seeking tranquility. The absence of crowds results directly from the difficulty of access, making it appealing to those seeking isolation.
The beauty that challenges
Explains the Blog Vaga worlds that, despite the associated risks, the effort is widely rewarded by the surrounding natural landscape. The contrast between the low vegetation, the blue of the sea and the clippings of the rocks generates a very photographed scenario by national and foreign travelers.
Many of the visitors refer to the sight of the cliff’s top as one of the highlights of the experience.
It is not recommended on rainy days
According to the descent to the sand becomes dangerous with the wet floor. The recommendation is clear: avoid visiting the place on rainy days or climate instability.
It underlines the same source that, in case of slip or fall, the rescue may be time consuming due to the absence of direct road access.
A place for those who like to walk
The most advised route begins by the road that leads to the Cape of the Roca. Adds the publication that this rail is the most direct, although it continues to require some walk experience.
The recommendation is to bring non -slip shoes, sunscreen, water and avoid transporting heavy loads.
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