City: Central Portugal
Top Things to do in Central Portugal
Top Hotels in Central Portugal
Things to do in Central Portugal, Portugal: The Best Beaches
1. Praia da ursa
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By 789stephend - Vancouver, Canada
I found Cabo da Roca to be beautiful and the ocean crashing against the cliffs. There are some hiking trails to explore, well worth the trip out here.
2. Guincho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,046 reviews
Lying at the foot of the Sintra hills and facing the Atlantic, this superb beach is not only ideal for wind surfing but also board surfing due to the large breakers.
Reviewed By eurydice2017 - London, United Kingdom
Guincho beach is truly beautiful and unspoiled, pretty much deserted out of season and a must for die hard windsurfers. The water is super cold and tricky, lots of powerful currents and big waves at times. During the season there are life guards in some of the beaches but out of season no, so if you feel adventurous and go for a swim proceed with great care. Or just sit and look and the sea, it is SO amazingly beautiful. Unforgettable sunsets guaranteed too! Big sand dunes and great walks nearby, namely one which starts roughly opposite Fortaleza do Guincho (big yellow building, old fortress) with wood paths to walk on and beautiful meandering paths providing stunning views. Not to miss!
3. Supertubos Beach
4. Baleal Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 805 reviews
Reviewed By Ricardomster
Came with the family and we had a great day. The beach is quite big with plenty of space for everyone to be well over 2m apart due to covid19. Parking wasn't an issue, we arrived around 11 and there was lots of space, at least during weekdays on vacation. Lots of surfers here as it's a hotspot for surfing. Water is a bit cold, not that bad really, but once you get in you're good. Highly recommended, will come again!
5. Praia do Salgado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Minikev
We went mid morning just before it got busy in the car park. Absolutely awesome waves on this beach, you could just sit and watch them for hours. Worth the drive out of the towns, to see nature at its best.
6. Praia da Rainha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 478 reviews
Reviewed By shizzzyb - Liverpool, United Kingdom
You can walk along the coast, from beautiful beach, to the next beautiful beach. Fantastic promenade , I walked from Estoril to Cascais every day. There are some amazing photo opportunities and lovely restaurants on the way. Very clean beaches .
7. Praia de Carcavelos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 701 reviews
Reviewed By 789stephend - Vancouver, Canada
Praia de Calrcavelos has a really good beach vibe and scene. There are places to rent surfboards and surfing schools. you can walk along the promenade or have a coffee or drink in one of the many bars, coffee houses or restaurants, The local train makes this an easy location to get to.
8. Praia da Nazare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,393 reviews
Reviewed By S9237IZchristineb - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Amazing picturesque quaint town with beautiful beach and was told that surfers love it here with 150 ft waves when the condition is right.
9. Praia Foz do Arelho
10. Praia Fluvial de Loriga
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By 6ruk
I went there in the morning to take some photos, beautiful place with clear and clean water. Went past later in the afternoon, and very full. No surprise as it was extremely hot. Next time I will try to go for a swim.
