What are the best beaches to visit in Portugal?

Portugal is truly rich in this aspect as the state has a coastline of over 800 kilometers, most of which is lined with beautiful beaches. Due to the numerous available choices, it could be rather difficult to decide which beach is best for a visit. Here is the list of beaches that you should not miss to visit when you are in Portugal.

Praia da Marinha
Another exotic beach that is worth mentioning is Praia da Marinha, situated on the territory of Algarve in Portugal. The sky is touching the bright cliff’s golden sand and the blue emerald water creating a magnificent beauty of the beach. It has a pale sand beach and the sea that is clear with ideal swimming conditions. Covinha da Agua is one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe and should be visited by anyone in the Algarve region in southern Portugal. Yet another feature that adds beauty to the beach is the presence of towering cliffs on its periphery that offer the perfect backdrop for photography. However, this has its disadvantages, as Praia da Marinha does get a bit crowded in high season. I advise travelers to visit Udaipur early in the morning or late in the afternoon due to its peaceful atmosphere.

Praia do Camilo
One of the gem jewel beaches located in Lagos adding the Algarve coastline, is the stunning Praia do Camilo. The pedestrian access to this beach is through 200 wooden steps down the cliff but what one sees on the other end is breathtaking. It has a gorgeous golden rocky shore that forms several bays, located in the middle of the deep blue sea. The beach has fine and powdery sand and has quiet and shallow water that is great for children. Because it is difficult to reach it is not as popular as other beaches in Algarve so if you want to spend an hour or two admiring stunning views there – great.

Praia da Rocha
Among the Algarve beaches that boast of having higher levels of activities, Praia da Rocha beach is in the resort city of Portimão. The vast sandy beach that stretches far and wide has fine, glistening golden sand well suitable for sunbathing. Thus, during the summer period, the beach is rather active with people engaged in beach activities such as volleyball, sailing, parasailing, and surfing. Many restaurants, cafes, and bars to suit everyone’s taste are located right on the beach if one feels thirsty or hungry or just needs to take a break from the sun. Being lively and located in an exceptional background, Praia da Rocha is ideal for those who want to capture the spirit of a lively beach holiday.

Comporta Beach
To find the perfect sandy stretch that has not been discovered by the tourist crowds, head to Comporta Beach situated south of Lisbon in the Coastal Vicentina region. This is a beautiful serene beach that stretches for kilometers, with pure silver soft sand lined by more sand hills decorated with pine trees in umbrella shape and bright green color. The waters are still indigo and the water remains shallow hence it is an excellent place to snorkel, swim, and play safely for families. On occasion, one can catch the dolphins in the water close to the shore which is an added advantage. As for the beach, Comporta is located in a very more or less deserted area, therefore it has not been invaded by large resorts and can be considered a beach rather private.

Porto Covo
Porto Covo is a picturesque fishermen’s village situated on Portugal’s west coast South of Lisbon, approximately 90 miles. This village is a coastal one and has two beautiful sandy stretches of coast, Praia Grande, which is located in the northern part of the town, and Praia Pequena, which is located right in the village. Both beaches are well-endowed with fine golden sand and clear turquoise seas, which are not deep far from the shoreline thus providing a large swimming zone. Praia Pequena is one of the most beautiful village beaches in Portugal, located in the country that has become famous thanks to its beautiful ochre and white-colored cliffs. The beaches are not as crowded and noisy as some of the other beaches; however, they are fine and have cafes by the beach. Visiting both Praia Grande and Praia Pequena, eating seafood is a definite for any beach pass through Portugal.

Benagil Caves Beach
Benagil is one of the most recognizable places in the Algarve; it is a complex of sea grottos made on a large cliff with a small golden sand beach, which can be reached only by boat, and marvelous boat trips are organized here. A boat ride to watch the beauty of Benagil Caves Beach and even to swim in the sea cave, crossing the most stunning cave in the Algarve, is a must-do. Almost all the boats that make the boat tour enable you to get to the beach inside the caves which looks like it is out of a fantasy movie the high ceiling letting beams of sunlight in. The beach here is formed of fine white sand and the water is clear which makes one want to spend a whole afternoon there even if the area is not very large and one has to have the company of other tourists.

Ilha de Tavira Beach
On the Island of Ilha de Tavira off the coast of Tavira town in the eastern region of the Algarve, there are approximately 6km of untouched sandy beaches and shores. There are no vehicles or structures with only a campground and cabanas on the island making it the best deserted island place for a beach location. It is possible to wander from Tavira to Ilha de Tavira during low tide and make it feel as if it is your private island. The beaches found in this area are characterized by fine white sand and clear waters that are safe for kids and adults to swim in without any danger. If you are planning to spend your vacation at the Portuguese beaches, you should consider spending a night at one of the cabanas at Ilha de Tavira so that you can enjoy romantic sunsets and sunrise walks along the sand and golden beaches.

This magnificent country of Portugal can boast of really gorgeous shores along its diverse coast that seem to have been designed by Photoshop. Considering the several options available, I believe this list will guide you to some of the best Portugal beaches, ranging from the small and rocky to the modern and popular and the secluded sandy dune wonders. Oh, yes, there’s a beautiful beach ahead when you take each corner of the Portugal coast!