Guides to Portugal

PortugalPlan · PortugalPorto and Lisbon: Europe's friendliest cities 2026298,356 Condé Nast Traveller readers put Porto 1st and Lisbon 2nd. Which city to pick, beaches by train and how to arrive well.8 min · Oct 2026 MadeiraCar hire · MadeiraCar hire in Madeira with no deposit, no cardA real search at Madeira Airport: 16 offers with no deposit and no card, and what they cost.9 min · Oct 2026 AlgarveGolf · AlgarveGolf in the Algarve: 37 courses and 2026 green feesReal October green fees, drive times from Faro, the best months and dress rules.14 min · Oct 2026 PortugalBeaches · PortugalThe best beaches in Portugal (2026)25 picks by type of beach, from the Algarve to the Azores, with 2025 water quality, Blue Flags and webcams.14 min · Oct 2026 PortugalBeaches · PortugalRiver beaches in Portugal153 river beaches on one map, with 2025 water quality, the 2026 Blue Flag and bathing seasons.6 min · Oct 2026 AlgarveCar hire · AlgarveCar hire in the Algarve without surprisesNo more A22 tolls, deposits still high. Insurance, road rules and parking from someone who lives here.12 min · Oct 2026 PortugalSurf · PortugalVerified surf schools in Portugal7 schools checked against public records, with beaches, languages and FPS certification.6 min · May 2026 AlgarveSurf · AlgarveWhere to learn to surf in the AlgarveGentle waves, certified schools and sandy bottoms: Amado, Odeceixe, Bordeira and more.7 min · May 2026 PortugalSurf · PortugalSurfing in Portugal for beginnersSpots, schools, real prices and what nobody tells you before your first lesson.12 min · updated May 2026 Lisbon & SetúbalBeaches · Lisbon & SetúbalBeaches near Lisbon: day tripsBy train to Cascais, ferry to Tróia or car to Arrábida: the beaches locals keep to themselves.13 min · updated May 2026 AlgarveBeaches · AlgarveHidden beaches of the Algarve: 15 rare findsA tunnel through rock, anchors in the dunes, a red sea stack: current access, safety notes and a map.18 min · updated Oct 2026 Lisbon & SetúbalWhere to stay · Lisbon & SetúbalWhere to stay near Lisbon’s beachesCascais, Carcavelos, Caparica, Sesimbra or Setúbal? Who each area suits and car-free options.8 min · updated Oct 2026 AlgarveWhere to stay · AlgarveWhere to stay in the Algarve: 10 beach areasLagos, Tavira, Sagres, Albufeira, Carvoeiro and more: honest pros and cons and car-free options.18 min · updated Oct 2026 AlentejoWhere to stay · AlentejoWhere to stay on the Alentejo coastComporta, Melides, Porto Covo, Milfontes or Zambujeira? Who each base suits and which airport to use.9 min · updated Oct 2026 Silver CoastWhere to stay · Silver CoastWhere to stay on the Silver CoastEriceira, Santa Cruz, Peniche, Foz do Arelho or Nazaré? Pros and cons and distance from Lisbon.9 min · updated Oct 2026 Central PortugalWhere to stay · Central PortugalWhere to stay in Central Portugal by the beachAveiro and Costa Nova, Figueira da Foz, São Pedro de Moel, Nazaré or Peniche?9 min · updated Oct 2026 Northern PortugalWhere to stay · Northern PortugalWhere to stay in Northern Portugal by the beachPorto and Matosinhos, Espinho, Póvoa, Viana or Caminha? And how to get there by metro or train.10 min · updated Oct 2026 MadeiraWhere to stay · MadeiraWhere to stay in Madeira near the beachFunchal, Caniço, Machico, Calheta, Porto Moniz or Porto Santo? Natural pools nearby and the airport.10 min · updated Oct 2026 AlgarveBeaches · AlgarveCalm beaches in the AlgarveSheltered coves, Ria Formosa lagoon shores and protected bays for windy days.4 min · Apr 2026 AlgarveBeaches · AlgarveFamily beaches in the AlgarveCalm water, shade, toilets, parking and lifeguards.4 min · Apr 2026 PortugalBeaches · PortugalBeaches for kids in PortugalCalm water, safe shores, services and easy access, in the Algarve and near Lisbon.4 min · Apr 2026 AlentejoBeaches · AlentejoAlentejo coast beaches: the wild coastComporta, Zambujeira, Odeceixe and Almograve, in the Southwest Alentejo Natural Park.6 min · Apr 2026 Central PortugalBeaches · Central PortugalCentral Portugal beaches: waves, dunes and the AtlanticPeniche, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz and Costa Nova: world-class surf and classic holiday beaches.6 min · Apr 2026 Northern PortugalBeaches · Northern PortugalNorthern Portugal beaches: green coast and estuariesCaminha, Viana do Castelo, Ofir, Vila do Conde and Espinho.5 min · Apr 2026 MadeiraBeaches · MadeiraMadeira and Porto Santo beaches9 km of golden sand on Porto Santo, Porto Moniz natural pools and a volcanic coast.6 min · Apr 2026 AlgarveBeaches · AlgarveAlgarve beaches worth the tripFrom Sagres to Tavira, zone by zone, with practical tips for every type of traveller.12 min · updated May 2026