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Aveiro & Costa Nova: Complete Beach Guide, Ria & Striped Houses 2026
Complete 2026 guide to Aveiro and Costa Nova: Ria lagoon beaches and Atlantic shores, Portugal's tallest lighthouse, iconic striped palheiros, electric moliceiro boat rides, Praia de Mira, gastronomy and how to arrive without a car.
Matosinhos & Leça da Palmeira: Complete Beach Guide 2026
Complete guide to Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira beaches in 2026: Praia de Matosinhos (surf, 4 km), Álvaro Siza's Piscina das Marés, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova (2 Michelin stars) and the best grilled fish restaurants — 15 minutes by metro from Porto.
Viana do Castelo: Complete Guide to Beaches, Kitesurf & Festas da Agonia 2026
Complete guide to Viana do Castelo beaches in 2026: Praia Norte with tidal pools, Praia do Cabedelo (world-class kitesurf, ferry €1.50), Praia da Arda and the Festas da Agonia 15–23 August. Access, prices, tips and more.
Vila Real de Santo António: Complete Guide to Eastern Algarve Beaches 2026
Discover Monte Gordo, Manta Rota and Cacela Velha — the beaches with the warmest seawater on mainland Portugal. Complete guide with transport, facilities, temperatures and practical tips for 2026.
Faro Beaches & Ria Formosa Islands — Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to Faro's beaches and the Ria Formosa barrier islands in 2026. Ferry timetables and prices for Ilha Deserta, Ilha da Culatra and Ilha do Farol, birdwatching, gastronomy and practical tips for visiting the Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Nazaré: Complete Guide to the Beaches and Giant Waves 2026
Complete guide to Nazaré 2026: three beaches, the giant waves of Praia do Norte, the Submarine Canyon, the funicular, the Sítio district, local gastronomy and how to get there from Lisbon.
Sintra Beaches: Complete Guide to the Moon Coast 2026
Complete guide to Sintra's beaches (Costa da Lua) in 2026: Praia da Ursa, Praia da Adraga, Praia Grande with dinosaur footprints, Praia das Maçãs with the century-old tram, Azenhas do Mar ocean pool and more. Access, parking, lifeguard season and practical tips.
Setúbal & Arrábida Complete Guide 2026 — Beaches, Dolphins & Car-Free Access Rules
Complete guide to Setúbal and Arrábida for 2026: turquoise beaches, Arrábida Sem Carros car ban rules, shuttle bus lines, Sado dolphin watching tours and city gastronomy.
Alentejo Coast: Complete Guide to the Best Beaches in Southwest Portugal 2026
Complete 2026 guide to the Alentejo Coast beaches: Porto Covo, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Almograve, Zambujeira do Mar and Odeceixe. Beach profiles, access, Rota Vicentina, gastronomy and a 2-day itinerary.
Albufeira Complete Beach Guide 2026: Best Beaches & Things to Do
Complete guide to Albufeira's beaches 2026: from the historic centre tunnel beaches and free elevator to the world-ranked Praia da Falésia. Detailed profiles, comparison table, restaurants and how to get there.
Carvoeiro & Lagoa: Complete Guide to Beaches, Caves and Trails in 2026
Carvoeiro and the Lagoa coastline pack some of the Algarve's most spectacular scenery — from the iconic Benagil Cave to the world-famous Praia da Marinha. This guide covers everything you need to plan your 2026 visit.
Portimão: Complete Beach Guide & What to Do in 2026
Complete guide to Portimão in 2026: Praia da Rocha, Praia dos Três Castelos, Praia de Alvor, Sardine Festival, Benagil boat trips, how to get there and where to eat. Everything you need to know to visit the Algarve's beach capital.