Portugal's Top 10 Hidden Beaches
Posted on September 11, 2017 by
Photo: Ariane Lohmar
The idea to start Xploritall was to create a place to catalog all the interesting places in the world that I would like to see some day so I wouldn't have to start my research from scratch each time. Someday, I hope for Xploritall to become a one-stop resource for travel planning. But, it's still a small operation so it takes time to add content. In the meantime, I get my travel inspiration from many sources. This post is the first in a series of documenting travel articles I come across. I will be adding the places to Xploritall so you will be able to add them to your own wishlist (or mark them as visited if you've been there already). Also, feel free to contact us if you have an upcoming trip and you'd like us to add places so you can put them in your intinerary.
This article was posted The Guardian about Portugal’s top 10 hidden beaches. Some of the beaches appear to be pretty popular based on photos I've seen, but that shouldn't stop anyone from wanting to check these places out. I encourage you to check out the original article for more info on the locations. I will just provide an abbreviated list of the mentioned places below, along with links to the places on Xploritall. Don't forget to REGISTER on Xploritall so you can add these places to your wishlist.
I also added links to booking sites where you can reserve hotel rooms or tours of these locations. The links contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, Xploritall may receive a commission if you make a purchase. It will not cost you anything extra, and you will be buying directly from the third party. The small commission helps to pay our operating expenses.
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
1. Praia Forte do Paço
WHAT TO DO
Praia Forte do Paço - Beach - Xploritall page
Forte do Paço - Historic Site - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Casa D’João Enes - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
2. Dunas de São Jacinto
WHAT TO DO
Dunas de São Jacinto - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Campsite at São Jacinto - Campground - Xploritall page
Be & See in Nature - Bed & Breakfast - href="http://www.xploritall.com/pointofinterest.php?POIid=62641">Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)(EXPEDIA
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
3. Praia do Baleal
WHAT TO DO
Praia do Baleal - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Baleal Surf Camp - Recreational Facility - Xploritall page
Quinta do Juncal - Bed & Breakfast - href="http://www.xploritall.com/pointofinterest.php?POIid=62644">Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)
4. Praia da Adraga
WHAT TO DO
Praia da Adraga - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Adraga Surf Camp - Hostel - Xploritall page
Salty Way House - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
5. Praia da Amália
WHAT TO DO
Praia da Amália - Beach - Xploritall page
Rota Vicentina coast path - Trail - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Herdade Amália guesthouse - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)
Cerro da Fontinha - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)( HOTELS.COM
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
6. Praia da Santa
WHAT TO DO
Praia da Santa - Beach - Xploritall page
Praia da Figueira - Beach - Xploritall page
Fortaleza de Almádena - Historic Site - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Salema Eco Camp - Campground - Xploritall page
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
7. Benagil Sea Cave
WHAT TO DO
Benagil sea cave - Cave - Xploritall page
Praia de Benagil - Beach - Xploritall page
Praia da Corredoura - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO EAT
Sul Mar Restaurant - Restaurant - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Montinho - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
8. Praia da Senhora da Rocha
WHAT TO DO
Praia da Senhora da Rocha - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Quinta da Figueirinha - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
9. Praia do Barril
WHAT TO DO
Praia do Barril - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Parque de Campismo da Ilha de Tavira - Campground - Xploritall page
Herdade da Corte - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)( EXPEDIA
Photo: Edwina Pitcher
10. Caneiros and Ponta da Ferraria
WHAT TO DO
Caneiros - Beach - Xploritall page
Ponta da Ferraria - Beach - Xploritall page
WHERE TO EAT
Termas da Ferraria - Restaurant - Xploritall page
WHERE TO STAY
Villa Várzea - Bed & Breakfast - Xploritall page (BOOKING.COM)( HOTELS.COM
The author of the Guardian article, Edwina Pitcher, also wrote a book about Portugal: "Wild Guide Portugal: Hidden Places, Great Adventures and the Good Life" (AMAZON).
>>Find more Portugal places of interest on Xploritall.
