Portuguese beaches

You don’t have to drive down to the Algarve to find some of the best Blue Flag beaches in Portugal.

The Algarve leads Portugal again in 2026 for Blue Flag beaches, but most people still gravitate towards the big resort names.

Portugal’s Atlantic coastline stretches for more than 800 kilometres, and it isn’t all wild surf and dramatic cliffs. There are plenty of safe beaches in Portugal for children, especially in the Algarve, around Lisbon and along the sheltered lagoons of the south.

Across the western cliffs, through the resort coastline, and all the way to the barrier islands, the Algarve once again dominates the national Blue Flag list. In 2026, dozens of beaches and marinas across the region have received the award, confirming the Algarve as Portugal’s benchmark for wat

Portugal’s newest Blue Flag beaches for 2026 stretch far beyond the usual Algarve suspects. This year’s additions to Portugal's Blue Flag recognitions include wild Atlantic sands in the north, river beaches in central Portugal, and freshwater reservoir spots in the Alentejo.Rodanho Beach, Viana

One of the best things about Portugal is its incredible coastline, but with literally thousands of beaches, figuring out where to lay your towel can be tricky. That's where the Blue Flag award comes in handy.

A Portuguese beach has just been voted Best Beach in Europe 2026, and it isn’t one of the usual Algarve poster spots packed with umbrella rows and cocktail bars. Instead, it sits on Portugal’s wilder Atlantic edge, inside a protected natural park, where cliffs glow gold at sunset and developmen

Completely empty beaches are rare these days, especially in summer.

A beach in the Algarve has been considered the easiest beach in Europe for a quick getaway. The study “Europe’s Easiest Beach Getaways”, released by the international platform hoppa, places the Algarve beach in 1st place in the ranking, with a score of 9.79 out of 10.The main reason?

As the spring season reaches its peak and the property market continues to gain momentum, there has never been a better time to explore sea view property for sale in Portugal.

Road trips in Portugal are still going strong in 2026, and a road trip along the Costa Vicentina remains one of the best ways to see the country’s wild Atlantic edge.

Planning a family holiday in southern Europe comes down to a simple balance: reliable sunshine, safe beaches and enough to keep children engaged once the novelty wears off.

Portugal’s coastline stretches for more than 1,700km, offering some of Europe’s most breathtaking seaside scenery.

TripAdvisor has unveiled its 2026 ranking of the best beaches in the world, and Portugal has claimed a spot in the global top five. Located in the Algarve, the beach has earned another international accolade for Portugal’s Atlantic coastline.

Cascais is one of those seaside towns just outside Lisbon that’s easy to underestimate until you actually spend time there. Once a royal summer retreat, it still carries that polished feel.

Portugal’s coastline is long and varied, stretching from the cooler Atlantic north down to the Algarve and out to Madeira and the Azores.

The Algarve keeps coming up whenever people talk about the best coastal places to move to in Portugal, and it’s not hard to see why.

A stretch of the Portuguese coastline has just been crowned the World’s Leading Beach Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards, often nicknamed the “Oscars of Tourism”.

As October comes to an end, it’s the perfect moment to leave chilly, grey days behind and embrace Portugal’s mild winter sunshine. The coastline is still bright and inviting, making it an ideal destination for a beachfront home this season.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a beach house in Portugal? With over 900 km of coastline, golden beaches and more than 300 days of sunshine a year, it’s no surprise that many foreigners dream of living by the sea.

Tavira is a town that unfolds along the banks of the Gilão River in the eastern Algarve. Its whitewashed buildings are topped with distinctive four-sided roofs, and a historic pedestrian bridge connects the two halves of the town centre.

What is the most beautiful village in the Algarve? We're about to find out as we explore the Algarve's most beautiful fishing villages – authentic coastal gems where tradition meets natural beauty.

Looking for cheap houses for sale in Portugal near the beach? Discover the latest bargains and find your dream home by the sea this summer.

Right up in the green corner of Northern Portugal, where the wide Minho River meets the Atlantic, sits the market town of Caminha. With one foot on the coast and the other practically in Spain, this scenic spot offers a unique slice of Portuguese life.

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