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Farol Norte
Praia da Ursa, also known as Bear Beach, is a secluded spot famous for its dramatic rock formations and challenging access. It’s characterized by pristine natural beauty, fine sand, and the powerful Atlantic Ocean.
Reaching the beach requires descending a steep, winding path down the cliffs, which helped deter crowds and preserves its wild, untouched character. Nowadays, social media posts about the natural beauty of the place turned it into a packed with tourists.
Noiva (the Bride’s Rock) and Ursa offer challenging climbing routes, and along the beach, a small cluster of trad routes provide additional adventure options, complementing the sport routes in the Cascata sector.
Restrictions
Noiva- climbing not allowed - Jan 1 - Jun 14.
On Placa Rosa climbing is not allowed between June 1st and September 30th due to the presence of people at the beach.
No more than 12 climbers for each sector.
Bolt Conditions
Noiva, Placa Rosa, Placa Negra, Cascata, Hiperxia Aguda, Fomeca and Calhau dos Corvos have been rebolted.
Route Height
20 – 100 m aprox.
Type of Rock
Limestone and marble on the north side and granite on the south side.
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