The Costa Nova Beach is known for its thin sand and for usually being quite windy. The ocean is quite boisterous, as it is common in the northern beaches of the Country, providing good conditions for surf, body board and windsurf.
As this is a very extensive beach, on the area south to the Costa Nova Campsite, for over one kilometre, it is quite frequented by nudists.
In the Costa Nova Beach it is possible to observe the charming houses with vivid colours, painted in vertical stripes, providing a special ambiance to the main avenue.