Portugal is home to some of Europes very best sun, sea and sand. Weve put together this guide to give you some advice about Portugals best beach towns. One place to visit is the Costa do Sol, which is an extremely popular tourist destination, especially with tourists from Northern Europe. It was once the preserve of the wealthy but has now branched out and is home to resorts such as Estoril and Cascais. Its 32km west of Lisbon and is sometimes known as the Estoril Coast.
Of course, we cant have a guide on Portugals beaches and not include the Algarve. This is situated at the southern tip of Portugal and its beautiful, clean sandy beaches have made it massively popular with tourists. There are lots of coves and caves to explore, as well as some grottos that are only accessible by boat. There are lovely towns and resorts such as Albufeira and Praia da Rocha, with a backdrop of rock formations. Also visit the cove at Lagos, a former Moorish town with a deepwater harbor.
We also recommend a visit to Costa Verde. Here you can find some of the most windswept, dramatic seas in all of Europe, which more than make up for the cooler sea temperature. If you like sandy beaches, then visit Ponte de Lima. Its also well worth visiting the resort of Espinho and the beaches of Ofir and Povoa do Varzim, where you can find fantastic amenities such as bars, restaurants and water sports. Costa Verde is near Galicia in Spain and extends along Portugals northern coastline.
For another beautiful destination, try the Beiras. Here you can find beautiful sandy beaches from Praia de Leirosa all the way up to Praia de Espinho. The Beiras are near the centre of the country, north of Lisbon. You can visit the popular resort of Buarcos for a lively, bustling atmosphere, or for something a little bit quieter, Costa Nova is a wonderful choice. Backing onto the expanse of the Atlantic, youll find strong currents and heavy currents as well as a great vacation.
Finally, you should definitely make time to visit Praia da Adraga. This has been described as one of the top 20 beaches in Europe. Its fairly close to Portugals capital city of Lisbon, as well as Sintra, which is supposed to be one of the most romantic towns in the world. There are endless tall cliffs and clear blue water, as well as lots of space and seclusion. This makes it hard to reach on public transport, but its definitely worth it.
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