Beaches in Portugal

40 beaches

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Benagil Cave Beach

Benagil Cave Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Calheta Beach

Calheta Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Calheta Beach

Calheta Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Carcavelos

Carcavelos

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Comporta Beach

Comporta Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Faja de Santo Cristo

Faja de Santo Cristo

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Formosa Beach

Formosa Beach

Rocky Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Galapinhos Beach

Galapinhos Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Islet of Vila Franca

Islet of Vila Franca

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Mosteiros Beach

Mosteiros Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Nazare Beach

Nazare Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Odeceixe Beach

Odeceixe Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Porto Santo Beach

Porto Santo Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Porto Santo Beach

Porto Santo Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Amoreira

Praia da Amoreira

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Praia da Bordeira

Praia da Bordeira

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Falesia

Praia da Falesia

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Marinha

Praia da Marinha

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Nazare

Praia da Nazare

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Ursa

Praia da Ursa

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia da Ursa

Praia da Ursa

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia de Benagil

Praia de Benagil

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia de Odeceixe

Praia de Odeceixe

Sandy Beach
River Kid-Friendly
Praia de Santa Barbara

Praia de Santa Barbara

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Praia do Amado

Praia do Amado

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Praia do Amado

Praia do Amado

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia do Camilo

Praia do Camilo

Sandy Beach
Ocean
Praia do Camilo

Praia do Camilo

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia do Guincho

Praia do Guincho

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia do Guincho

Praia do Guincho

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia do Malhao

Praia do Malhao

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Praia Formosa

Praia Formosa

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Prainha

Prainha

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Ribeira do Cavalo

Ribeira do Cavalo

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Santa Barbara Beach

Santa Barbara Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Seixal Beach

Seixal Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Seixal Beach

Seixal Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly
Seixal Beach

Seixal Beach

Sandy Beach
Ocean Kid-Friendly

Frequently Asked Questions

How many beaches are in Portugal?

Portugal has 40 documented beaches. 39 are sandy beaches.

Which beaches in Portugal are kid-friendly?

Portugal has 33 kid-friendly beaches with gentle waves, lifeguards, and family amenities.

Are there dog-friendly beaches in Portugal?

Some beaches in Portugal allow dogs, but rules vary. Always check local regulations before bringing pets. Many beaches have seasonal or time-of-day restrictions.

What's the best time to visit beaches in Portugal?

Summer months (June-August) are peak season with warmest water. Shoulder seasons (May, September) offer fewer crowds. Check local weather and water conditions before visiting.

Do beaches in Portugal have lifeguards?

Lifeguard coverage varies by beach and season. Many popular beaches have lifeguards during summer months. Check individual beach pages for specific amenity information.

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