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Autocaravanas nas Praias de Portugal em 2026: Regras, Coimas e Onde Pernoitar Legalmente
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Autocaravanas nas Praias de Portugal em 2026: Regras, Coimas e Onde Pernoitar Legalmente

Pode pernoitar de autocaravana junto à praia sem levar multa? Descubra o que diz a lei em 2026, onde é proibido, quanto custam as coimas e as melhores áreas de serviço para ficar perto do mar.

19 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Marés nas Praias de Portugal: Guia Completo para Planear o Seu Dia de Praia em 2026
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Marés nas Praias de Portugal: Guia Completo para Planear o Seu Dia de Praia em 2026

Descubra como a maré muda o seu dia de praia em Portugal: do Algar de Benagil à Ria Formosa, saiba quando consultar a tabela e evitar ficar preso pela água a subir.

18 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Best Beach Clubs in Portugal: Complete 2026 Guide
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Best Beach Clubs in Portugal: Complete 2026 Guide

From the Algarve's Golden Triangle to Comporta and the Costa da Caparica: the complete 2026 guide to Portugal's best beach clubs and beach bars, with prices, booking tips and the best sunset spots.

14 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Beach Swimming Bans in Portugal 2026: Current List and Causes
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Beach Swimming Bans in Portugal 2026: Current List and Causes

Arrived at the beach to find a swimming ban sign? Here's why it happens, which beaches are affected in 2026, and how to check before you even leave the hotel.

13 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
How to Avoid Crowds at Portugal's Beaches in 2026: Complete Guide
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How to Avoid Crowds at Portugal's Beaches in 2026: Complete Guide

In peak season, the difference between a packed beach and a perfect day comes down to what time you leave home and which app you checked first. Here is exactly how.

12 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Beach Parking in Portugal 2026: Prices, Free Spots and Fines to Avoid
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Beach Parking in Portugal 2026: Prices, Free Spots and Fines to Avoid

Planning to drive to a Portuguese beach in 2026? Here is where parking now costs money, where it is still free, and how to avoid an unexpected fine.

11 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Jellyfish on Portugal Beaches in 2026: Complete Safety Guide
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Jellyfish on Portugal Beaches in 2026: Complete Safety Guide

In July 2026, Portugal's National Maritime Authority issued warnings about rising numbers of jellyfish and Portuguese man o' war on beaches such as Costa da Caparica, São Pedro do Estoril and Carcavelos. This guide explains how to identify the species you may encounter, what to do if you get stung, and how to check the IPMA's official Gelavista tool before heading to the beach.

10 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Invasive Seaweed on Algarve and Cascais Beaches in 2026: What Travellers Need to Know
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Invasive Seaweed on Algarve and Cascais Beaches in 2026: What Travellers Need to Know

Since 2023, the invasive Asian seaweed Rugulopteryx okamurae has been piling up on Algarve and Cascais beaches, with signs of spreading to Sesimbra in 2026. Find out which beaches are most affected, whether there is any health risk, and how to plan your beach day this summer.

09 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Portugal Heatwave 2026: the Coolest Beaches and River Beaches
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Portugal Heatwave 2026: the Coolest Beaches and River Beaches

Portugal faced an extreme heatwave in July 2026, with IPMA issuing red alerts across 12 districts and DGS warning of serious heat risks. Discover which sea and river beaches offer the most relief, and how to plan a safe beach day.

05 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Alto Minho River Beaches: Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca & Melgaço — Complete 2026 Guide
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Alto Minho River Beaches: Arcos de Valdevez, Ponte da Barca & Melgaço — Complete 2026 Guide

Far from the coast, Alto Minho hides three river beaches beside Peneda-Gerês National Park: Valeta in Arcos de Valdevez, the Ponte da Barca weir pool, and Cevide in Melgaço, mainland Portugal's northernmost point. Complete guide with thermal springs, the Alvarinho wine route and canoeing.

04 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
Figueira da Foz: Complete Guide to the Beaches and What to Do in 2026
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Figueira da Foz: Complete Guide to the Beaches and What to Do in 2026

Figueira da Foz combines Europe's widest beach, the fishing quarter of Buarcos, the Cabo Mondego cliffs, Cabedelo's surf break and the oldest casino in the Iberian Peninsula. Complete 2026 guide: beaches, Blue Flags, transport and where to eat.

03 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa
São Martinho do Porto: Complete Guide to Portugal's Safest Bay 2026
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São Martinho do Porto: Complete Guide to Portugal's Safest Bay 2026

São Martinho do Porto's shell-shaped bay holds a 2026 Blue Flag and virtually wave-free water. Complete guide: beaches, Portugal's tallest dune, how to get there by train, and where to eat.

02 Jul 2026 by Rui Costa