The most beautiful beaches in Portugal
The best of beaches in Portugal
Portugal has some of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. However, the Atlantic waters are wild and colder than the Mediterranean, so tourism is not so massive, not counting the famous Algarve in the south. The sand is mostly gold, and huge cliffs rise above the beaches.
Ponta de Piedade
The most beautiful beach in the Algarve
To the south of Lagos is the interesting Cape – Ponta de Piedade. You will find here small beaches among beautiful rock formations. If you see advertising of the Algarve, the images are usually acquired from here. continue reading
Praia do Beliche beach
Beautiful bay at Cape Cabo de Sao Vicente
A beautiful bay with Praia do Beliche beach is located a short distance from the southwest end of Continental Europe – Cabo de Sao Vicente. Above the fabulous beach there are massive photogenic cliffs. continue reading
Praia do Magoito beach
Beach under a stunning cliff
This stunning beach is located to the west of the town Magoito. The cliff that overlooks it looks almost as if it had been artificially cut, rather than a work of nature. continue reading
Praia Pequena Beach
Beach just off the western end of Europe
Only a short distance north of the westernmost outposts of continental Europe – Cape Cabo da Roca, there are many beautiful beaches and high cliffs. The most beautiful of these include Prai Pequena Beach continue reading
Praia da Foz beach
Beach near Ericeira
A short distance south of the picturesque town of Ericeira lies another of the beautiful Portuguese beaches – Praia da Foz. Like almost anywhere in Portugal you can enjoy huge waves here continue reading
Praia da Arrabida beach
Beautiful beach under the mountains
The Serra da Arrabida mountains, which are protected as a natural park, are directly overlooking the Atlantic. There are the sightseeing roads leading partly along the ridge of the mountains and also a very picturesque beach with an island view. continue reading
Beach in Nazaré
Vibrant beach
Nazaré is the most popular resort on the Silver Coast – Costa de Prata. The beach is huge and the prospect of it is imposing. Expect, however, almost always with crowds of other tourist. continue reading
Praia de Paredes de Vitória
Beautiful beach with rock formations
Twenty kilometers north of the town of Nazaré is a beautiful beach of Praia de Paredes de Vitória. The northern part of this beach is bordered by nice rock formations. Behind them continues sandy beach more kilometers away. Unlike Nazaré there are significantly fewer visitors. continue reading
