Beach Directory

Beaches in Portugal (44 Beaches)

Comprehensive directory of all 44 surveyed beaches across Portugal. Explore water temperatures, sand quality, Blue Flag statuses, airport transit times, and local car & ferry logistics.

Average Summer Water Temp20.7°C

Total Surveyed Beaches44

Primary Sand / SurfaceGolden Sand

12-Month Sea Temps

Statutory Tourism & Environmental Verification

29 Blue Flag certified · 20 warm bathing spots (≥20°C) · 3 scenic/surf reserves

Official authorities surveyed:visitportugal.com natural.pt visitazores.com visitalgarve.pt visitmadeira.com visitsetubal.com

•Ilha de Tavira: Located within the Parque Natural da Ria Formosa (Ramsar wetland and Natura 2000 barrier island)

•Porto Pim Beach: Part of the Monte da Guia Protected Landscape Area within the Faial Natural Park (Natura 2000).

•Praia de Cacela Velha: Located at the eastern tip of the Ria Formosa Natural Park barrier island system (Natura 2000).

•Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo: Classified Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural do Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo) with strictly capped visitor numbers.

Coastal Regions & Islands in Portugal

4 dedicated regional hubs

Algarve21 Beaches

Monumental golden limestone sea caves, towering sea arches, and sweeping Atlantic beaches spanning from Tavira to Lagos and Sagres.

Explore Algarve Guide

Madeira Archipelago5 Beaches

Lush subtropical Atlantic archipelago known for dramatic black volcanic sands, natural lava sea pools, and Porto Santo’s 9km golden healing sands.

Explore Madeira Archipelago Guide

Azores (São Miguel, Terceira, Santa Maria)4 Beaches

Pristine volcanic ocean crater pools, geothermal heated Atlantic coves, and world-class surfing beaches in the heart of the North Atlantic.

Explore Azores (São Miguel, Terceira, Santa Maria) Guide

Costa Vicentina & Alentejo Coast7 Beaches

Europe’s premier protected Atlantic wilderness with pristine surf beaches, towering shale cliffs, and bohemian fishing hamlets from Comporta to Sagres.

Explore Costa Vicentina & Alentejo Coast Guide

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Ilha de Tavira

4.6

Tavira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

Clearest water in Atlantic Ocean

22°C sea

33/day

Golden Sand

34°C• Scenic

Stays from €33/n

Porto Pim Beach

4.6

Horta, Faial, Azores, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

23.2°C sea

36/day

Black Sand

34°C• Scenic

Stays from €36/n

Praia de Cacela Velha

4.6

Cacela Velha, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Cheapest day in Atlantic Ocean · €30/day

22°C sea

30/day

Golden Sand

34°C• Kids

Stays from €30/n

Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

4.5

Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

Highest scenery score in Atlantic Ocean

23.2°C sea

31/day

Black Sand

34°C• Scenic

Stays from €31/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Carvalho

4.5

Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

2nd Clearest water in Atlantic Ocean

22.4°C sea

28/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Scenic

Stays from €28/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Coelha

4.5

Algarve (Albufeira), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Clearest water in Atlantic Ocean

22.4°C sea

40/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n

Blue Flag

Machico Beach

4.5

Machico, Madeira, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Longest swim season in Portugal · 159 days

23.4°C sea

55/day

Golden Sand

36°C• Kids

Stays from €55/n

Praia da Albandeira

4.5

Algarve (Lagoa), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

22.4°C sea

35/day

Golden Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €35/n

Praia do Seixal

4.5

Madeira, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

23.3°C sea

40/day

Black Sand

35°C• Kids

Stays from €40/n

Blue Flag

Porto Santo Beach

4.5

Madeira Archipelago (Porto Santo), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

Warmest water in Atlantic Ocean (Aug)

23.9°C sea

45/day

White Sand

27°C• Kids

Stays from €45/n

Praia Formosa

4.5

Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Warmest water in Atlantic Ocean (Aug)

23.6°C sea

36/day

Black Sand

35°C• Scenic

Stays from €36/n

Blue Flag

Praia de São Rafael

4.4

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

20.3°C sea

38/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Kids

Stays from €38/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Calheta

4.4

Calheta, Madeira, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

23.4°C sea

52/day

Golden Sand

36°C• Kids

Stays from €52/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Barril

4.4

Algarve (Tavira), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

22.4°C sea

42/day

White Sand

29°C• Kids

Stays from €42/n

Blue Flag

Praia dos Três Irmãos

4.4

Algarve (Portimão / Alvor), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

22.4°C sea

45/day

White Sand

28°C• Kids

Stays from €45/n

Praia da Ursa

4.4

Sintra / Lisbon Coast, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

Cheapest day in Atlantic Ocean · €25/day

19.8°C sea

25/day

White Sand

25°C• Scenic

Stays from €25/n

Blue Flag

Praia de Odeceixe

4.4

Aljezur, Costa Vicentina, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.2°C sea

31/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €31/n

Praia de Santa Barbara

4.4

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

23.1°C sea

37/day

Black Sand

34°C• Kids

Stays from €37/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Marinha

4.3

Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

20.3°C sea

33/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Scenic

Stays from €33/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Comporta

4.3

Comporta, Alentejo, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.9°C sea

32/day

White Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €32/n

Praia dos Galapinhos

4.3

Arrábida, Setúbal, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.9°C sea

38/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Kids

Stays from €38/n

Benagil Beach & Cave

4.3

Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

20.3°C sea

30/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Scenic

Stays from €30/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Amado

4.3

Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.5°C sea

38/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €38/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Guincho

4.3

Cascais, Lisbon Coast, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.7°C sea

36/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €36/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Falesia

4.3

Olhos de Agua, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

20.6°C sea

53/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Kids

Stays from €53/n

Praia do Norte (Nazaré)

4.3

Silver Coast (Nazaré), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

3rd Highest scenery score in Portugal

19.8°C sea

35/day

Golden Sand

25°C• Scenic

Stays from €35/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Zambujeira do Mar

4.3

Alentejo, Costa Vicentina, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.1°C sea

34/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €34/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Adraga

4.3

Sintra, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.7°C sea

34/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €34/n

Blue Flag

Praia de Moledo

4.3

Minho (Caminha), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.5°C sea

35/day

White Sand

24°C• Kids

Stays from €35/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Luz

4.3

Luz, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.9°C sea

54/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Kids

Stays from €54/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Foz do Arelho

4.3

Silver Coast (Óbidos), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.8°C sea

38/day

Golden Sand

25°C• Kids

Stays from €38/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Castelejo

4.2

Algarve (Costa Vicentina), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.8°C sea

35/day

Golden Sand

26°C• Scenic

Stays from €35/n

Praia do Baleal

4.2

Baleal, Peniche, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.6°C sea

39/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Kids

Stays from €39/n

Blue Flag

Praia Formosa (Madeira)

4.2

Madeira Archipelago (Funchal), Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

2nd Warmest water in Atlantic Ocean (Aug)

23.9°C sea

42/day

Black Sand

26°C• Kids

Stays from €42/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Supertubos

4.2

Peniche, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.6°C sea

38/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €38/n

Praia do Beliche

4.2

Sagres, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.5°C sea

34/day

Rocky Cove

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €34/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Camilo

4.2

Lagos, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.9°C sea

30/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Scenic

Stays from €30/n

Blue Flag

Praia Dona Ana

4.2

Lagos, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.9°C sea

37/day

Rocky Cove

33°C• Scenic

Stays from €37/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Rocha

4.1

Portimão, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.9°C sea

55/day

Golden Sand

33°C• Kids

Stays from €55/n

Blue Flag

Praia do Martinhal

4.1

Sagres, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.5°C sea

54/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Kids

Stays from €54/n

Praia da Bordeira

4.1

Carrapateira, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.5°C sea

37/day

Golden Sand

32°C• Kids

Stays from €37/n

Praia de Miramar

4.1

Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

17.3°C sea

51/day

Golden Sand

31°C• Kids

Stays from €51/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Arrifana

4.1

Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

19.2°C sea

36/day

Rocky Cove

32°C• Scenic

Stays from €36/n

Blue Flag

Praia da Costa Nova

4.0

Aveiro / Central Coast, Portugal•Atlantic Ocean

18.5°C sea

35/day

White Sand

24°C• Kids

Stays from €35/n