Beaches of Portugal

Portugal is famous not only for its magnificent cuisine, beautiful landscapes and a pleasant Mediterranean climate. In addition, the westernmost state of Europe is known for the extent of the ocean coast almost 900 km, which could not but facilitate the development of tourism business here. Now Portugal is the most exotic European country, where many vacationers rush to spend their vacation unforgettably. So, we will tell you about the best beaches in Portugal.

Among the 592 beaches of the country there are places for every taste: for family rest, for windsurfing lovers, solitude or, on the contrary, active nightlife.

Beaches of the Algarve

The most popular resorts are located in the southern province of Algarve , which attracts lovers of luxury and owners of platinum electronic cards. It's no secret that tours to Portugal for a beach holiday in the Algarve cost a lot of money. Naturally, the beaches here are clean and well-maintained. Among the pebbly and sandy beaches are Praia dos Barkush, located near the old town, Praia de Odessais, allowing you to escape from the city's bustle and enjoy the sounds of nature. A truly fabulous atmosphere reigns on the unspoilt beach of Carvalho, where there are so many attractive caves and picturesque grottoes. Fans of windsurfing rush to Praia do Armada.

Beaches of the Lisbon Revista

Intending to spend a holiday at sea in Portugal, pay attention to the neighborhood of the capital of Portugal, which are also famous for good beaches. One of the most beautiful - Hinshu - is known for strong winds and waves, therefore, mainly there are windsurfers. You can retire and merge with nature in Mecu - the beach of the southern neighborhood of Lisbon, which is very clean. You can dive in Portigno da Arrabida, the beach in a small bay with clear water. Popular is the beach of Carcavelos, with a wide coastline.

Beaches of Madeira

Some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal are located in the archipelago of Madeira - an island where spring seems to have settled forever. The nature here is almost untouched by civilization, and therefore the cleanliness of beaches and air is simply fascinating. Beach Praia Formosa half sandy, half pebble. The rest of the beaches of the island are covered with pebbles, or they are lava pools. The beach of Calheta near the Funchal resort is imported with yellow sand from Morocco. However, there are unusual places with black sand - Prainha and Porto da Krush. The most beautiful golden sandy beaches, 9 km long, belong to the island of Porto Santo.