Timeline
17:00
Grab a coffee and a sweet treat at Vai Di Doce. It is a small café just a four-minute walk from the Train Museum, perfect for a quick caffeine boost before the walk.
17:25
Walk south to Pina Beach. The forty-nine-minute stroll takes you away from the busy center toward the more relaxed northern coast. Arrive with time to spare.
17:45
Settle in at the beach to watch the sun sink toward the WSW. The weak waves and relaxed atmosphere here offer a calm backdrop for the golden light fading into evening.
18:15
Walk back up the beach to the nearby Vai Di Doce for a late snack or drink as the temperature cools down.
Local tip
Vai Di Doce is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, so it is open for your pre-sunset stop and your post-sunset return.
Check before you go
- Vai Di Doce closes at 19:00.
- The walk to Pina Beach takes approximately 49 minutes.
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