The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent find sandy beaches of Portugal attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!
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Long straight beaches dominate the coast of Portugal. Large spaces mean you can always find a comfortable place to relax. That is why travelers appreciate these places so much. One of the disadvantages of this type of beach is the scarce natural shade, so if you choose to relax on the wild part of the coast, be prepared to be alone with the scorching sun without the opportunity to take cover in a cool shade.
Most beaches of Portugal are located within settlements, usually more accessible and well equipped, but less picturesque. The latter does not apply to Portugal because, despite a large number of city beaches, many still offer stunning views.
Albufeira 0.5 km
Very good
6.5
Amenities index
Fonte Santa 3.3 km
Very good
7
Amenities index
Armacao de Pera 2.5 km
Very good
2.7
Amenities index
Porches 4 km
Very good
1.1
Amenities index
Manta Rota 0.4 km
Very good
6.5
Amenities index
Corgo de Gondra 3.9 km
Very good
7
Amenities index
Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 341 beaches in the country.
To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Portugal.
Picturesque, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Porches 4.2 km
Picturesque, Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Golden sand
Armacao de Pera 1.6 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Fine sand bottom
Altura 1.7 km
Picturesque, Virgin beach, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Armacao de Pera 3.2 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Vale da Rasca 2.3 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise water, Free entrance
Vilamoura 2.4 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Fine sand bottom
Alvor 1.7 km
Amenities beach, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ilha do Farol 0.2 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Ludo 2.4 km
Picturesque, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Picheleiros 2.7 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Albufeira 0.8 km
Picturesque, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Armacao de Pera 2.2 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Carvoeiro 0.1 km
Picturesque, Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carvoeiro 3.7 km
Picturesque, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Carvoeiro 4.2 km
Virgin beach, Easy access, Golden sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Sand bottom
Porto Covo 1 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Magoito 1.6 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Monte Gordo 0.7 km
Picturesque, Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Vale Rabelho 2.2 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Salema 0.1 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Golden fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Portimao 2.4 km
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise water
Quarteira 1.3 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance, Fine sand bottom
Corgo de Gondra 3.8 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Fonte da Telha 0.2 km
The beaches of Portugal can be a good choice for senior travelers, as there are 99 beaches equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay for this group of travelers.
In most cases, older travelers are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday and have high demands on infrastructure. This type of beach is the opposite of the party ones preferred by the younger generation.
Good news for those who like to merge with nature completely. Portugal offers 10 naturist (FKK) beaches , some of which are located in very secluded places. Such pearls can only be found by an advanced traveler, so for your confident navigation, we have prepared a list of them. Remember sunscreen, since most of beaches are completely natural, there is no infrastructure for several kilometers around.
As for the main features of the beaches of Portugal, they are as follows:
The vast majority of Portugal beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.
Hundreds of beaches in Portugal attract every year not only relaxation lovers but also those travelers who prefer outdoor activities and, first of all surfers, kite surfers, kayakers.
So, let's see what activities you can do on the beaches:
Do you love an active lifestyle but would prefer something other than water activities? Then on the beaches of Portugal you can actively spend time playing volleyball. Although this country does not have the privileged status of the volleyball capital of World, it may well compete for this title because there are about 56 beaches where you can play volleyball.
For campers, important information is the availability of campsites in the country. There are such places near the 22 beaches of Portugal. 10 of them are a kind of wild camp, formed spontaneously by lovers of this type of recreation and did not have an infrastructure. 12 of them are official campsites, with all the necessary (showers, toilets, shops, cafes).
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Please note that lifeguards supervise 174 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!
Finding a restaurant in Portugal is easy enough, many of them are located close to the beaches. Each is good in its way and has a certain charm. You can find out more about nearby food outlets on beach pages.
Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.
And, probably, the most popular question among travelers: “What sights of Portugal can be found relatively close to the beaches?” It is impossible to list all of them, there are a lot of attractions. So you will find where to go!
Do you know how many beaches there are in Portugal? In total there are 341 beaches and the most popular is Praia dos Pescadores.
Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Porto Formoso 1.7 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Praia da Vitoria 0.1 km
Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Feteiras 1.1 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Sao Roque 0.6 km
Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Free entrance
Salga 0.1 km
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