Oysters at sunset, massages and a "warm" summer in Praia da Terra Estreita

Friday, 27 August 2010 00:00

Praia da Terra Estreita now offers these luxuries: Oysters to be enjoyed at sunset and the sound of jazz music, taking a canoe ride or getting a massage at the beach. Located in Ria Formosa, the beach, to which access is gained only by boat, attracts many Portuguese, Spanish and a growing number of French patrons. They go there to enjoy the experiences offered by the company "Life is beautiful" which has the concession space.  In the "lounge" vacationers can relax to the sound of music, "chill out", while reading the newspaper - which includes Portuguese, Spanish and English.  Surf and Yoga lessons, catamaran or canoe rides, massages and tasting oysters in the late afternoon, are all offered to customers depending on the tides, this "beach experience" has won many  “followers”. As for prices, canoe trips for one person can cost seven to ten euros (half hour to an hour), and the same price for surf lessons, massages which last half an hour, cost 35 euros, and the same price for an hour ride in a catamaran.  Yoga classes, which start in August, are scheduled in the late afternoon on Saturday and Sunday and will be free.