When it comes to beautiful beaches, Portugal has more than enough to go around. This poses a dilemma when it comes to planning that beach holiday — with so many breathtaking beaches in Portugal ...

For millennia, waves and wind have nibbled away at the sandstone cliffs curled around this cove of soft sand on Portugal’s ... Although Praia da Marinha sits in the heart of the Algarve vacation ...

Portugal is a firm favourite with Brits looking for sun, sea and sand but there's more good news as one of its best holiday ...

The region has over 100 beaches spread across its beautiful 200km coastline on its southern and western shores. They are renowned for their scenic qualities and also for their high standards.

SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Located in southern Portugal, Albufeira is the prize of the Algarve. Praia da Falésia, one of the region's most famous beaches, features a long stretch of golden ...

Praia do Amado (where there are surfing and bodyboarding schools), to the south. Very little but feel smug and think “so this is Portugal”. Admire the dunes, imagine Sir Francis Drake sailing ...

Previous award-winning beaches in Portugal include Ponta da Piedade, near Lagos Credit: Ian Dagnall/Alamy But what made Praia de Falésia (Cliff Beach) the winner? One reason might be that it lies ...