{"id":15186,"date":"2022-12-29T14:12:06","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T12:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/best-beaches-in-portugal"},"modified":"2024-01-17T14:19:46","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T12:19:46","slug":"best-beaches-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"Best beaches in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bathing tourism is one of the main activities in the country, so it is natural that you want to know the top beaches in Portugal that you can&#8217;t miss. In fact, talking about the best beaches in Portugal is not just about one thing! The country has a <strong>broad coastline<\/strong> that runs from north to south and that, in its extension, offers all kinds of beaches: wild and difficult to access, urban, popular, and accessible. From the wildest and most bucolic, to the most popular, always with a touch of sun, clear sand, and sea, you will find magnificent places to enjoy summer pleasures.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the popular beaches in Portugal have access that allow the enjoyment of them, even by people with mobility problems, and a large majority are watched and have a blue flag, attesting to its ecological and clean side. <strong><br \/>\n  <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">blue flag<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong>attesting to their more ecological and cleaner side. In fact, with so many beautiful beaches in Portugal, the hardest thing might be to choose the best ones. Nevertheless, today we take you on a journey along the Atlantic, along Portugal&#8217;s most popular beaches and to <strong>hidden<\/strong> and wild <strong>bathing treasures<\/strong>. Come and see our top beaches in Portugal.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Coelhos_Beach\" >Coelhos Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Osso_da_Baleia_Beach\" >Osso da Baleia Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Ursa_Beach\" >Ursa Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Rocha_Beach\" >Rocha Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Galapos_Beach\" >Galapos Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Samoqueira_Beach\" >Samoqueira Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Guincho_Beach\" >Guincho Beach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/en\/best-beaches-in-portugal\/#Senhor_da_Pedra_Beach\" >Senhor da Pedra Beach<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coelhos_Beach\"><\/span>Coelhos Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the middle of the <strong>Arr\u00e1bida Mountains<\/strong> you will find a beach that is difficult to access, but well worth the visit. We are talking about the wild Coelhos Beach.<\/p>\n<p>This beach is at the foot of Arr\u00e1bida, in a small cove, between the popular Galapinhos Beach and the Creiro Beach. Due to its characteristics, it is the ideal place for lovers of Nature and of the wildest and most pristine places, and, as an alternative to urban or more popular beaches, it allows contact with Nature in its purest state.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26827\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26827\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Coelhos Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arrabida-national-park-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coelhos Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osso_da_Baleia_Beach\"><\/span>Osso da Baleia Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the <strong>central region of<\/strong> the country, near Pombal, you will get to know a beach that also does not stand out for its recognition. Still, for its peace, quiet and beauty, it deserves a place in our top beaches in Portugal. On this beach you can enjoy the expanse of fine, limpid, clear sand, washed by a clean, icy ocean. On its shore, low vegetation and dunes create a natural environment. Despite its natural features, this beach is in close proximity to useful infrastructure such as cafes and restaurants.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26784\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26784\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26784 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Osso da Baleia Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1437\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271437%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201437%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271437%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-200x150.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-400x299.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-600x449.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-768x575.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-800x599.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-1024x766.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-1200x898.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal-1536x1150.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/osso-da-baleia-beach-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26784\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Osso da Baleia Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ursa_Beach\"><\/span>Ursa Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We return to the wild universe to talk about another Portuguese coastal treasure: Ursa Beach. This is, without a doubt, one of the <strong>most beautiful beaches in Portugal<\/strong>, located near <strong>Cabo da Roca<\/strong>, in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitportugal.com\/pt-pt\/content\/colares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Colares<\/a> region (Sintra).<\/p>\n<p>This is the westernmost beach in Europe and arouses the emotions of any nature lover for its wild beauty, dotted with sand, sea and unusual rocky constructions. The rugged cliffs leading to it make it a more secluded and deserted beach.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26791\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26791\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26791 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Ursa Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1277\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271277%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201277%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271277%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-600x399.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-800x532.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-1024x681.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-1200x798.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ursa-beach-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ursa Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rocha_Beach\"><\/span>Rocha Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not all of Portugal&#8217;s best beaches are unknown and wild, and the popular Praia da Rocha proves it! This beach in the Algarve is one of the most touristy in the country and a favorite vacation destination for Portuguese and foreigners alike. Situated in the Portim\u00e3o region, the clear sandy expanse and tepid waters invite you to enjoy the wonders of the Algarve&#8217;s heartland, amidst magnificent scenery.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26797\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26797\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve.webp\" alt=\"Rocha Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/praia-da-rocha-portimao-algarve.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocha Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Galapos_Beach\"><\/span>Galapos Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We return to the Serra da Arr\u00e1bida to talk about another of the beaches that is just a short trip from <strong>Lisbon<\/strong> and where you can enjoy bathing pleasures in a magnificent setting. This beach, better known and easier to access than the already mentioned Praia dos Coelhos, is located in the Setubal area and rises among the green of the mountain vegetation. Sand and clear waters complement the perfect scenery for nature lovers. Many people use this beach as a destination for <strong>snorkeling and diving<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26833\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26833\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1.webp\" alt=\"Galapos Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1079\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201079%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271079%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-200x112.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-1200x674.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1-1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/galapinhos-beaches-portugal-1.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26833\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Galapos Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samoqueira_Beach\"><\/span>Samoqueira Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On the <strong>Alentejo coast<\/strong>, we are again forced to get out of the conventional routes to present one of the <strong>best beaches in Portugal<\/strong>. Here we are talking about one of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitportugal.com\/pt-pt\/content\/porto-c%C3%B4vo-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Porto Covo<\/a>&#8216;s beaches: Samoqueira Beach.<\/p>\n<p>This beach does not have the same infrastructure of the best known beaches, compensating, however, for the landscape with cliffs and vegetation, for the peace and quiet, and for the small bay with calm waters, where you can enjoy the best sunset in the region. You can also come into contact with valuable geological structures, including a small natural cave, which even allows access to another small beach at low tide.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26839\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26839\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26839 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Samoqueira Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1281\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201281%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271281%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-800x534.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-1200x801.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal-1536x1025.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/seascape-rock-samoqueira-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26839\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samoqueira Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guincho_Beach\"><\/span>Guincho Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of Portugal&#8217;s most beautiful beaches in the Lisbon region is Guincho Beach. Situated in Cascais, it offers a <strong>magnificent landscape<\/strong> and unparalleled scenery, ideal for lovers of natural beauty.<\/p>\n<p>This beach is much sought after by those who enjoy sea and wind sports, including <strong>windsurfing, surfing, bodyboarding, and kitesurfing<\/strong>, as the sea conditions are often conducive to these activities. The surrounding cliffs and dunes give this beach a natural and telluric touch, despite its close proximity to the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26845\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26845\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26845 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Guincho Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1272\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201272%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271272%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-300x199.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-400x265.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-600x398.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-768x509.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-800x530.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-1024x678.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-1200x795.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal-1536x1018.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/guincho-beach-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26845\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Guincho Beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senhor_da_Pedra_Beach\"><\/span>Senhor da Pedra Beach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the <strong>North of the country<\/strong> you will also find beautiful beaches, although you should expect cooler water. Senhor da Pedra or Miramar Beach is a beach that offers a very different scenario, since the extension of clear sand is cut by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.monumentos.gov.pt\/Site\/APP_PagesUser\/SIPA.aspx?id=19938\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Senhor da Pedra Chapel<\/a>, a heritage treasure of hexagonal plant that was erected directly on the rocks by the sea.<\/p>\n<p>With good support infrastructures, this beach has many bathers, but also pilgrims, and there is even a big pilgrimage in honor of Senhor da Pedra in the beginning of June.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_26851\" style=\"width: 1930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26851\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-26851 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal.webp\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal.webp\" alt=\"Senhor da Pedra Beach\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201920%201280%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271920%27%20height%3D%271280%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-200x133.webp 200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/destinia.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/miramar-beach-praia-de-chapel-senhor-portugal.webp 1920w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-26851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Senhor da Pedra Beach<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bathing tourism is one of the main activities in the country, so it is natural that you want to know the top beaches in Portugal that you can&#8217;t miss. 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