Latest news and stories about beaches in travel in Portugal for expats and residents.
The number of beaches classified as pristine or immaculate in Portugal has decreased compared to previous years.
The government has allocated 15 million euros for urgent beach restoration following significant coastline damage caused by recent severe weather, with total repair costs estimated at 200 million euros.
An article explaining the popularity of a beach located less than an hour away from the Portuguese capital.
Portugal boasts more than 500 beaches that have been classified as having excellent water quality, offering a wide range of choices for beachgoers.
Home News River beaches in Portugal raise blue flag after recovering from storm damage River beaches in Portugal raise blue flag after recovering from storm damage Abrantes opens the bathing season on 1 July at the river beaches of Aldeia do Mato and Fontes, both with Blue Flag status, after reco
The 27 million euro investment in urgent works to repair storm damage on beaches has been implemented, with only one project left to complete, revealed the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) today.
Matosinhos beaches are providing 600 beach chairs and windbreaks, 16 sun loungers, and 12 hammocks for free use by beachgoers. The bathing season begins this Saturday, June 13th.
Starting this Saturday, June 13, the Castelo do Bode reservoir gains a new leisure bathing area. It is the Bairrada/Bairradinha River Beach, located in the municipality of Ferreira do Zêzere.
The bathing season begins this Saturday. Equipment will be installed at the beaches of Matosinhos, Leça da Palmeira, Aterro, and Marreco.
This equipment will be installed on the beaches of Matosinhos, Leça da Palmeira, Aterro, and Marreco, contributing to 'a higher quality of stay, comfort, and enjoyment of the bathing area,' it was noted.
The river beach at the Castelo de Bode reservoir, already used for swimming between the two riverside villages, is officially inaugurated this Saturday.
Matosinhos and Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Porto district, both with 19 Blue Flags, are the municipalities with the highest number of awards in 2026.
Abrantes opens the bathing season on July 1st at the river beaches of Aldeia do Mato and Fontes, both with Blue Flag status, following the recovery from damage caused by storm Kristin and the floods.
The municipality of Grândola is increasingly an internationally renowned tourist destination, with its fame anchored in Comporta. Featuring new spots to discover, the route ends with your feet in the sand. To be seen on Saturday (11:35 am) on SIC Notícias.
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An article highlighting that the top-rated beach in Europe is located within Portuguese territory.
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Stretching for more than 150 kilometres along Portugal’s southern coast, the region offers a remarkably diverse beach experience. From the wild, windswept shores of the western Algarve to the calm, The post Best Beaches in the Algarve: The Resident’s guide to Portugal’s most spectacular coastline appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Although the bathing season in Figueira da Foz begins on June 12, the two saltwater pools on the beach will only open at the end of the month.
Although the bathing season in Figueira da Foz begins on 12 June, the two saltwater pools on the beach will only open at the end of the month.
A description of a scenic location in Portugal that resembles the landscapes of Thailand, situated near the capital city.
The European Best Destinations organization has ranked a Portuguese beach as the best in Europe.
