The Quieter Beaches of Portugal

Most Travelers Think of Portugal and Its Beaches in the Area of Algarve, It's Southernmost Region of the Country

Most of the beaches in this area have been awarded the “European Blue Flag” which is given to beaches which meet the criteria including water quality, good environmental management, safety, service and facilities.

In addition to water sports on the beaches, you might want to go horseback riding in the region. In fact you can take an entire week’s tour on horseback, round trip from Lisbon. You’ll stay in different private estates every night. (Visit hiddentrails.com/Europe/Portugal for more details.)

The Hotel Porto Covo is a good place to stay and you’ll find it tucked away behind a small residential area on Rua Vitalina da Silva. It’s immaculate and fairly modern, built around a pool. The staff is very friendly although they don’t speak English very well. There are also campgrounds in the area and some offer bungalows with a small kitchen as well as camping sites. However, you’ll want a car because the town is about a 5 minutes drive but a long walk under the hot sun.