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 ...

We rank the 16 Best Beaches in Portugal. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.

The Algarve leads Portugal again in 2026 for Blue Flag beaches, but most people still gravitate towards the big resort names. Look a little further, and there are quieter stretches with the same ...

Portugal does beaches right: golden coves framed by limestone rocks in the south, endless stretches of white sands fringed by turquoise ocean in Alentejo and breezy, windswept surf-centric swathes on ...

This long-distance coastal trek takes in towering rock faces, isolated beaches and tasty pitstops ...

Portugal has secured a place among the most prestigious summer destinations, with Praia da Falésia in the Algarve ranking ...

Monte Gordo beach has been recognised with the Quercus “Gold Quality 2026” award, reaffirming the high standard of its ...

Planning a trip to Portugal can be a little overwhelming, particularly if you are interested in visiting the Iberian nation's beaches, which are often said to be some of the most beautiful in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joanne Shurvell writes about travel, food, culture and fashion. For the tenth time, the Algarve, in southern Portugal, has been ...