When heading abroad, finding a destination with a beautiful beach is top of the holiday checklist for many. A short-haul trip to Europe often involves swimming, sunbathing and watersports. As well as ...

Pay a visit to Portugal’s westernmost beach, Praia da Ursa, and its famous “Bear Rock” formation. Learn to surf at Praia de Carcavelos, located just a 30-minute drive from bustling Lisbon. Experience ...

When it comes to beautiful beaches, Portugal has more than enough to go around. This poses a dilemma when it comes to planning that beach holiday — with so many breathtaking beaches in Portugal, how ...

Portugal’s greenest region, an Algarve food truck and a monastery stay on the Camino de Santiago are among our tipsters’ highlights Chus, who owns the local bar where I used to live in Galicia, shuts ...

If you’re looking to hit the beach in Portugal, make sure to find some of the secret, unknown beaches that aren’t as popular with tourists... Most visitors flock to the southern Algarve region and ...

Located near the lively town of Portimão, Praia da Rocha is one of the Algarve’s most versatile beaches. Its wide stretch of sand provides plenty of space even during peak season, while the calm ...

Whether you're looking for towering rock formations, reliable wildlife sightings or just sun, sea and silence, there’s a stretch of Portuguese sand for you. Head south to the Algarve for a smuggler’s ...