Unspoiled Beaches Without Sunbeds in Portugal

We rank the 20 unspoiled beaches without sunbeds in Portugal. Benagil Cove (Portugal) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Praia da Bordeira, Praia da Ursa.

The sea reaches about 20 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from June to September. 10 of the 20 have easy access, and 8 are hidden gems.

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1Benagil Cove

Algarve, Portugal · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A small cove leading to a sea cave with a skylight in its roof — best seen by kayak or paddleboard.

2Praia da Bordeira

Carrapateira, Algarve · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 21 °C

A wide, wild Atlantic beach on the west Algarve coast with dunes, cliffs and a shallow lagoon that forms behind the sand.

3Praia da Ursa

Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Portugal · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 17 °C

A small, wild sand cove below steep cliffs near Cabo da Roca, known for its tall rock stacks and rough Atlantic surf.

4Praia do Camilo

Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · 4.7 / 5 · Moderate access · about 20 °C

A small golden cove framed by honey coloured cliffs and rock stacks near Lagos, reached by a long wooden staircase of around 200 steps.

5Praia da Albandeira

Lagoa, Algarve · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

A small, sheltered cove at the foot of golden limestone cliffs in the Algarve, with a natural rock arch and clear water.

6Praia da Marinha

Algarve, Portugal · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 22 °C

Dramatic golden limestone arches frame this hidden gem on the Algarve coast — one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Portugal.

7Praia do Amado

Carrapateira, Aljezur, Algarve, Portugal · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °C

A broad sandy beach with hills behind it on the west coast of the Algarve, popular with surfers.

8Praia do Beliche

Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Algarve · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 20 °C

A sheltered sandy cove near Sagres on the far south-west tip of Portugal, backed by tall cliffs and facing the open Atlantic with golden sand and clear water.

9Praia da Foz do Arelho

Foz do Arelho, Silver Coast · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °C

A wide sandy beach on the Silver Coast where the calm Obidos lagoon meets the open Atlantic, so you can pick between gentle lagoon water and ocean waves.

10Praia da Ilha do Pessegueiro

Porto Covo, Alentejo · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °C

A sheltered sandy beach on the Alentejo coast looking out at Pessegueiro Island and its small fort.

11Praia do Vale Figueiras

Vila do Bispo, Algarve · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 21 °C

A quiet Atlantic beach on the west Algarve coast with golden sand, low cliffs and room to spread out away from the busier south-coast resorts.

12Praia da Arrifana

Aljezur, West Algarve, Portugal · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 18 °C

A crescent bay below steep cliffs on the west coast of the Algarve, with fishermen houses at the foot of a winding road and consistent waves that suit surfers.

13Praia da Zambujeira do Mar

Odemira, Alentejo · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 20 °C

A pretty cove in the Alentejo with a golden beach, dark cliffs and a lively little village on top.

14Praia do Baleal

Baleal, Peniche, Centro, Portugal · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °C

Two sheltered beaches around the small headland of Baleal near Peniche.

15Praia do Castelejo

Vila do Bispo, Algarve · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 19 °C

A wide Atlantic beach on the wild western Algarve, set below tilted dark schist cliffs and rolling hills.

16Praia do Guincho

Cascais, Portugal · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °C

A long, wind-blown Atlantic beach west of Cascais, backed by dunes and the Sintra hills and known as one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing spots in Europe.

17Praia do Tonel

Sagres, Algarve, Portugal · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 18 °C

A sandy Atlantic beach below the town of Sagres, open to the ocean and popular with surfers.

18Praia da Vieira, Marinha Grande

Vieira de Leiria, Marinha Grande, Centro Region · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 21 °C

Praia da Vieira is a wide beach of golden sand on the central Atlantic coast of Portugal, with traditional fishing boats pulled up on the sand and the Leiria pine forest behind.

19Praia de Afife, Viana do Castelo

Afife, Viana do Castelo, Minho · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 19 °C

Praia de Afife is a wide Atlantic beach with golden sand and dunes on the Minho coast, a short drive north of Viana do Castelo.

20Ribeira d'Ilhas

Ericeira, Lisbon coast, Portugal · 4.3 / 5 · Moderate access · about 18 °C

A sandy cove with rocky edges and steady Atlantic surf, a short drive from the village of Ericeira.

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How we picked these beaches

Included when our practical info reports no sunbed or umbrella rental, so the beach stays natural, then ranked by editorial score. Bring shade and water. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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