| Everyone loves the sun - it's one of the main reasons | | | | lagoons and beach dunes with Pine Forests in the |
| why we travel from one side of the world to the | | | | background. But it is not ideal for early morning or night |
| another! One of the focal points of the vacation is the | | | | swims because the water drops temperature very |
| beach. It's the place where you can go for a swim, a | | | | quickly. Although the beaches there do have heavy |
| jog, play some sports and enjoy other leisure activities, | | | | waves the beach will be good for experienced surfers |
| or just lay back and soak up some rays; and would it | | | | who want a challenge. |
| be fair to say that some of the best villas in Portugal | | | | In Costa Verde just like the other northern region |
| are situated around the beach? Just imagine waking | | | | beaches the water gets very cold even in the peak of |
| up to the sound of the sea, going out onto the balcony, | | | | summer although on some days the temperature can |
| and having breakfast to the view of the rising sun | | | | be normal even though if you going at the peak |
| casting its reflection against the ocean. | | | | summer season then that might not be such a bad |
| Portugal boasts some of the best beaches in the | | | | thing. But it doesn't mean their beaches are bad as |
| world and is one country that can claim some of the | | | | they have got beautiful sand, great water sports |
| best temperatures all year round thanks to it being the | | | | activities and restaurants. |
| furthest west of Europe and also is the closest | | | | Algarve is a popular destination for tourists as it is well |
| European country to the Atlantic Ocean. | | | | know for beaches. In Algarve the Albufeira Beaches |
| There are various places in Portugal that have | | | | are the main ones that many people consider the best. |
| fantastic beaches, beyond just the big resorts on the | | | | There are lot of beaches in areas that can't be |
| Algarve: | | | | accessed by foot and boats are needed to get to |
| Near Lisbon one of the popular destinations for | | | | them. These are coves, grottos and caves that are |
| Beaches is Costa da Caparica. It is located south of | | | | isolated but will be the perfect place to be on your |
| the capital city and is a place locals go to. Caparica is | | | | own or explore. |
| a fishing village that means fish are caught and sold on | | | | Praia da Marinha is one beach that is secluded from |
| the same day, there should be no surprise to see an | | | | open eyes and is found in the middle of Algrave. Its |
| abundance of fish restaurants. Being close to the city | | | | location is key as it has calm waters which is ideal for |
| you would think the water would be polluted but it isn't, | | | | snorkelling, also it has a backdrop of cliffs and due to |
| and it doesn't get crowded like other beaches near | | | | its calming nature is a perfect spot for photographers. |
| Lisbon. | | | | Its reputation proceeds it, as it was given the "Golden |
| To the west of Lisbon, two areas that have attractive | | | | Beach"award. Pictures of the beach are usually used |
| beaches are Estoril and Cascais. Both are onthe Estoril | | | | when promoting Portugal and are often used by |
| coast and attract people from all over the world but | | | | advertising agencies. |
| mainly from Northern Europe. The Regions are | | | | For those wondering what to do on a Beach, most |
| considered to be wealthy areas and in fact are ranked | | | | have various activities in which cater to all ages. For |
| one of the most expensive places in Portugal. In Estoril | | | | the thrill seekers you can hire jet skis for a short term |
| are some of the nicest villas in Portugal, one of | | | | rentals, you can also do some Water skiing, para sailing |
| Europe's biggest Casino and a motor sport circuit | | | | and wake boarding there also some beaches have |
| where race events such as Moto GP are held, and it | | | | power boat tours which will take you along the |
| previously was the race circuit for the Portuguese F1 | | | | coastline. A lot of the beaches have a beach store or |
| Gran Prix. Cascais has a large Yacht harbour and has | | | | bar where you can get a bite to eat or buy some |
| world famous Guincho Beach which featured in a | | | | equipment and souvenirs but for those who don't care |
| James Bond movie. | | | | about activities can just take a book and lay back, |
| The Beiras to the north of Lisbon in central Portugal | | | | bask in the tranquil atmosphere around you, without a |
| has two beaches that are known for their enormous | | | | worry in the world. |