Beaches of Portugal
The most comprehensive guide to maritime and river beaches in Portugal.
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Marinha Beach
Algarve
Benagil Beach
Algarve
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Falésia Beach
Algarve
Dona Ana Beach
Algarve
🏴 Blue Flag
Rocha Beach
Algarve
🏴 Blue Flag
Odeceixe Beach
Vicentine Coast
🏴 Blue Flag
Comporta Beach
Alentejo Coast
🏴 Blue Flag
Carcavelos Beach
Lisbon Coast
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Cyanobacteria at Portugal's River Beaches 2026: Symptoms, Risks and Alerts
Every summer, river beaches across Portugal get closed over cyanobacteria — bacteria that release toxins into freshwater. Symptoms, who's most at risk, and where alerts have happened in 2026.
10 Aug 2026
Coasteering in Portugal 2026: the Complete Guide to the Algarve's Adventure Sport
Cliff jumping, cave swimming and coastal scrambling: coasteering is taking over the Algarve. Find out where to go, what it costs and how to do it safely in 2026.
10 Aug 2026
Where to See Whales and Dolphins in Portugal From Land (2026 Guide)
No boat trip needed: the cliffs of Sagres and the Sado Estuary, home to a resident dolphin population, are among Europe's best spots to watch whales and dolphins from land. Full 2026 guide.
10 Aug 2026