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BeachesPraia do Barranco das BelharucasThe Barranco das Belharucas Beach is to be found at the westward end of Falésia Beach (which extends over kilometres eastwards as far as Vilamoura), and is separated from Olhos de Água by rocks that may be skirted round at low tide. Its odd name (...)
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BeachesPraia da Foz do LizandroLocated on the mouth of the Lizandro river to the south of Ericeira town, operating from this beach are a range of boat excursions while children always appreciate playing in the small lagoons formed by the river. A regular destination for surfers, (...)
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BeachesPraia da Ilha da FuzetaSeparating the Atlantic Ocean from the Ria Formosa estuary and part of the area protected by Natural Park status, the Ilha da Fuzeta islands is located in front of the similarly named settlement with access gained only by boat from either Fuzeta or (...)
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BeachesPraia do MindeloTo the south of the Mindelo Ornithological Reserve, a protected area of dunes home to various types of bird, Mindelo Beach stands out for the enormous boulders littering the shore, which are not to be found on adjoining beaches to the north. These (...)
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BeachesPraia do Fogo (Ribeira Quente)Set in a bay of outstanding natural beauty, with the green of the mountains as its backdrop, Praia do Fogo or Praia da Ribeira Quente is a small but welcoming sandy beach. Another of its attractions is the temperature of the seawater: due to the (...)
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BeachesPraia da GamboaLocated by the small Peniche lighthouse and very close to the city, Gamboa Beach is surrounded by a cordon of dunes covered in vegetation that protect it and make it cosier. The long stretch of sand is ideal for walking and extends seamlessly to (...)
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BeachesPraia GrandeThe area known as Praia Grande Beach begins at the urban limits of Armação de Pêra, with its westerly point at the Alcantarilha stream and its easterly limit defined by the Salgados lagoon, a site of special ecological interest given its importance (...)
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BeachesPraia de AfifeA huge expanse of sand reached by protective wooden walkways leading through the dunes, Afife Beach is a good example of respect for the natural environmental quality.The strong waves create good surfing conditions while the southern area of the (...)
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BeachesComplexo Balnear do LidoThe Lido is the most famous bathing area in Funchal and is located in a rocky coastal area, in the western part of the city. With two saltwater swimming pools, renewed every day, the complex also has access by a set of steps to the ocean for those (...)
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BeachesPraia do CabedeloLying to the south of the Lima river, Cabedelo Beach is the first choice for local inhabitants of nearby Viana do Castelo. Surrounded by dunes and a pine forest, which includes two campsites, this pretty half-moon shaped Beach is one of the most (...)
