Portugal has 800kms coust line. It's possible to find all the type of paradise beaches you can ever dream of. if you fly directly to Faro you'll have beaches in just 500m from the airport. In case you're flying to Lisbon you can drive just 10kms and swim on the Atlantic Ocean.

Portugal is situated in the south western part of Europe and has a privilege position near the sea.

With about 800kms of coast has the best beaches you can ever dream of.

In the the water is warm and the sand is soft. There are also long beaches with thousands of square meters of sand and some smaller protected by huge cliffs and rocks.

In the centre and North Portugal beaches are not so focused in tourism becoming by tradition mostly used in majority by the Portuguese.

The South is a reference for all the Portuguese and Foreigner tourism market, turning Alentejo coast and all the centre of all water sports and leisure vacations.

Alentejo coast is facing the Atlantic Ocean . The main characteristic of Alentejo beaches are the huge Cliffs and almost deserted paradise environment they are situated. Mostly the access is difficult and not advisable for all ages, but for those who can it worth the effort. The pleasant nature walks and the fantastic view are guaranteed. The support structures to tourism aren’t very developed but this is precisely they type of places searched for a very specific type of tourists. This is the real coast with the local traditional things and simple people.

In a totally different panorama is the . The main vocation and industry of this area is precisely the tourism and since 30 years ago it came directly or indirectly the sustenance of over 70% of the population.

You can find all in the . Since developed fancy coast towns and beaches to traditional old fashioned small villages and beaches. Albufeira is the centre of the tourism in the and became the biggest attraction for tourists. The accessibilities, hotels, resorts, bars, restaurants and discos give 24 hours life to the town and amusement to the younger one. In majority all attractions are facing the sea. The beaches are small but well guarded and kept. There are life guards assuring a safe time to the bathers and the beach support couldn’t be more functional.

In Lagos you can find the nice cliffs and the protected beaches in between. Also the small boats trips inside the water caves (Ponta da Piedade) are fantastic and will provide for sure years of nice paradisiacal dreams.

Further West there is the Place in with the most expeditions and discoveries history, Sagres and Cabo de S. Vicente. From here the greatest sailors departure to the new World conquest and made of one of the biggest and greatest Empires in the world. Wile you visit the light house and the beautiful fortress you can always walk down on the cliffs and discover the small little beaches and crystal clean water. It’s not rare to see fish near the cost and you even can experience a swim between them. Then if you look up to the cliffs you’ll see lots of fisherman hunting their lunch in dangerous position more than 100 meters above the sea always playing their luck and risking their lives.

From Albufeira to Vilamoura (going east) the beaches are very flat and with areas of apartments, villas or resorts. The beaches are obviously more crowded for the simple fact of the easiest access.

Quarteira area is more populated in summer by the Portuguese, but you can expect cheaper prices. Also the quality is not as good as in other places, but still recommended regarding the easy access to everywhere and the lower costs for reasonable conditions.

Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago are the better places to be. It has wonderful conditions and accommodation. Beaches are well kept and everything is beautiful. These towns are totally focused for the tourist satisfaction. Of course the prices are high as the high standard services and pleasure it offers.

Faro Island is the next reference. Close to the International Faro Airport , it’s just situated 1km from the airport exit. Also nice conditions and good atmosphere.

From Faro, passing thru Olhão up to Tavira there are the beaches you can ever dream of. You can find the beautiful Formosa River and the islands in the other side. Most of the islands are only accessible by boat. The fees for the boats are very cheap and the frequency they operate is not more than 15 minutes starting from 7am until 10pm. Definably the perfect place for spending vacations and choice number one. There are even bars and restaurants and some villages. The beaches are safe and guarded.

Most of the have nice beach bars every 500 meters with summer umbrellas and rest beds and chairs. There are water activities and sports everywhere and the life guards guarantee a safe relaxing amusement time.

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