Best Beaches in Portugal

3 hand-picked beaches in Portugal, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Benagil Cove (4.7 / 5).

Benagil Cove

Algarve, Portugal · Rocky Cove · 4.7 / 5

Best May–October

Praia da Marinha

Algarve, Portugal · Rocky Cove · 4.6 / 5

Best June–September

Praia Dona Ana

Lagos, Algarve, Portugal · Rocky Cove · 4.6 / 5

Best May–October

Planning a beach trip to Portugal

Benagil Cove is best in May–October; Praia da Marinha is best in June–September; Praia Dona Ana is best in May–October. See the Best Time to Visit Each Country guide for timing and the Budget Beach Holidays in Europe guide for saving money.

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