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… 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… 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… 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… 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 –… 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… 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… 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… continue reading